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Mexican Senate OKs change geared in part to US-born kids of undocumented Mexicans
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 3 - 10:27 p.m. | Save Story
The Mexican Senate approved a change to make it easier for U.S.-born kids of Mexicans to register their Mexican citizenship, an issue at times when their parents are deported from the United States.
Judge says Phil Lyman's running mate is not eligible, rejects request for restraining order
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Updated May 3 - 6:16 p.m. | Save Story
A judge on Friday denied a request for a temporary restraining order and said Phil Lyman's running mate is ineligible to serve as lieutenant governor.
Romney, other US lawmakers seek to overturn EV mandate
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted May 3 - 6:16 p.m. | Save Story
Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, joined a bipartisan and bicameral group of colleagues to block President Joe Biden's electric vehicle mandates.
Former Trump aide Hope Hicks testifies he told her to deny Stormy Daniels affair
Jack Queen, Brendan Pierson and Andy Sullivan, Reuters | Updated May 3 - 6:13 p.m. | Save Story
Hope Hicks, a former top aide to Donald Trump, testified on Friday that he told her in the final days of the 2016 presidential election to deny that he had a sexual relationship with porn star Stormy Daniels.
Biden expands health insurance access for 'Dreamer' immigrants
Ted Hesson, Reuters | Posted May 3 - 4:59 p.m. | Save Story
President Joe Biden's administration will allow certain immigrants illegally brought to the U.S. as children access to federally run health insurance, the White House said on Friday, addressing a sensitive issue ahead of the November elections.
Utah group hosting healing and prayer event for missing, murdered Indigenous people
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 3 - 2:58 p.m. | Save Story
Indigenous Health and Wellness Connections is hosting a gathering on Sunday in Salt Lake City to mark Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Day of Awareness.
Gov. Spencer Cox waxed philosophical. It went viral
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted May 3 - 2:41 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox fired off a quick commentary on the chaotic scene playing out across American college campuses on Thursday.
Biden will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 politicians, activists, athletes and others
Darlene Superville, Associated Press | Posted May 3 - 10:28 a.m. | Save Story
President Joe Biden will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to a diverse group of 19 people.
IRS acts to address wide disparity in audit rates between Black taxpayers and other filers
Fatima Hussein, Associated Press | Updated May 2 - 9:33 p.m. | Save Story
The IRS says it's taken steps to address a wide disparity in audit rates between Black taxpayers and others filers. And the agency is more closely examining the returns of larger numbers of wealthy people and major companies.
Democratic congressional candidate in Utah withdraws after defending Jan. 6 participants
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted May 2 - 7:35 p.m. | Save Story
Democratic congressional candidate Brian Adams has withdrawn from the 2nd District race after party members took issue with his positions defending some Jan. 6 participants and criticizing President Joe Biden.
Trump cites Biden classified records probe as he seeks to toss documents case
Andrew Goudsward, Reuters | Updated May 2 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
Donald Trump cited President Joe Biden's mishandling of classified documents after leaving the vice presidency as he seeks to have criminal charges related to his own retention of sensitive records tossed out, court filings showed on Thursday.
Trump lawyer suggests hush money payment was extortion
Jack Queen, Jody Godoy and Andy Sullivan, Reuters | Updated May 2 - 3:48 p.m. | Save Story
A lawyer for Donald Trump sought on Thursday to portray the hush money payment at the center of his criminal trial as extortion, questioning a lawyer involved in the deal about his cash-for-dirt negotiations with other celebrities.
Feds moving too slowly to contain spread of bird flu, Romney says
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted May 2 - 1:59 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Sen. Mitt Romney said he is "alarmed" by the rapid spread of the bird flu virus and called on federal agencies to move quickly to contain the outbreak.
Senators want limits on the government's use of facial recognition technology for airport screening
Rebecca Santana, Associated Press | Updated May 2 - 1:37 p.m. | Save Story
A bipartisan group of senators wants restrictions on the use of facial recognition technology by the Transportation Security Administration. The lawmakers say they're concerned about travelers' privacy and civil liberties.
Romney says there's no comparison to his past dog story and South Dakota governor shooting her puppy
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted May 2 - 1:14 p.m. | Save Story
Sen. Mitt Romney said there's no comparison between Kristi Noem killing her "less than worthless" puppy and the controversy over the Romney family dog.
Jimmer Fredette, other BYU sports stars, endorse 3rd District Congressional candidate Case Lawrence
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted May 2 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
Former BYU basketball star Jimmer Fredette and two other BYU sports legends endorsed 3rd Congressional District candidate Case Lawrence on Wednesday.
Changes to University of Utah's diversity policies coming into focus; potential impact still unclear
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 2 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
The University of Utah has released preliminary details of some of the changes to its equity, diversity and inclusion policies, as required by HB261, approved by lawmakers this year.
Rabbis provide support for Jewish students in response to campus protests
Debbie Worthen, KSL-TV | Posted May 2 - 10:39 a.m. | Save Story
Leaders in the Jewish community in Salt Lake City are ramping up security at synagogues and responding to recent protests with more support for Jewish students.
