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The Declaration's forgotten (non)signer: John Dickinson's missing 1776 signature haunts his legacy
Hillel Italie, Associated Press | Posted July 1 - 10:25 p.m. | Save Story
Jane Calvert has been on a mission shared by few scholars of the Revolutionary War era. She has championed the man who wouldn't sign the Declaration of Independence — the lawyer and statesman John Dickinson.
Why are your taxes increasing? Numerous Utah cities pursue property tax hikes
Tim Vandenack and Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 1 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Numerous cities across Utah are pursuing property tax hikes, one for 506%, which will be the focus of public hearings in August. These are the challenges municipalities face.
Russian drone, missile attack on Kyiv hits residential buildings, injures 16
Valentyn , Ogirenko and Jekaterina Golubkova, Reuters | Posted July 1 - 8:58 p.m. | Save Story
Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv overnight, killing at least two people and injuring more than a dozen.
Trump honors Theodore Roosevelt in North Dakota, debuts new Air Force One
Trevor Hunnicutt, Reuters | Posted July 1 - 4:34 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump dedicated a museum honoring Theodore Roosevelt on Wednesday, invoking the Republican president's legacy and linking it to his own vision for America.
US declines to extend North American trade deal, starting clock to end it while seeking changes
David Lawder, Reuters | Posted July 1 - 3:24 p.m. | Save Story
The Trump administration on Wednesday declined to extend the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, starting a decade-long clock to wind down the trade deal.
Much more than a piece of furniture, the president's Resolute Desk has echoed through history
Jack Auresto, Associated Press | Posted July 1 - 3:11 p.m. | Save Story
The Resolute Desk is one of the most recognizable pieces of furniture in the White House — and probably in the entire nation.
Retrofitted Qatari jet takes flight as Air Force One for Trump's trip to North Dakota
Julia Demaree Nikhinson and Josh Boak, Associated Press | Posted July 1 - 2:16 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump is taking his maiden voyage on a new Air Force One, a retrofitted Boeing 747 worth $400 million gifted by Qatar.
'Oops': Utah senator, Fox News apologize for linking data center foes to China
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 1 - 1:40 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah senator and Fox News offered apologies connected to allegations that foes of the Box Elder County data center project are linked to China, while Kevin O'Leary offered a clarifying statement.
Cox: America needs a new generation of electricity
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted July 1 - 11:34 a.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox has spent his political capital to persuade his constituents that America is on the cusp of a new era of energy production. But it is an opportunity, not a guarantee.
US and Iran enter technical talks to secure peace deal, shipping restart
Andrew Mills, Ahmed Elimam and Bo Erickson, Reuters | Posted July 1 - 10:33 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. and Iran held indirect technical talks in Doha on Wednesday as they seek to agree on the flow of shipping and secure a lasting ceasefire, a source and an Iranian official said.
Gov. Cox announces task force to improve energy grids in Western states
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted June 30 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox announced a task force Tuesday alongside governors from several Western states to speed up building energy transmission lines and promote coordination between states.
Trump reports over $1.4 billion in income from crypto ventures
Tom Bergin and Koh Gui Qing, Reuters | Posted June 30 - 6:21 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump reported more than $1.4 billion in income from his family's crypto ventures last year, showing how Trump now derives most of his income from digital assets that have benefited from his policies.
Weber County judge issues preliminary order allowing Ogden Valley to pursue 506% tax hike
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 30 - 5:30 p.m. | Save Story
A judge issued a temporary restraining order allowing Ogden Valley officials to pursue the massive 506% tax hike they seek pending final resolution of the matter.
Republican Tom Kean Jr. reveals depression diagnosis after his 4-month absence from Congress
Mike Catalini And Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press | Posted June 30 - 2:49 p.m. | Save Story
New Jersey Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has revealed the reason for his four-month absence from the U.S. House. Kean in a speech Tuesday said he was being treated for depression during his lengthy absence from Congress.
Supreme Court strikes limits on party spending in federal elections, backing Republican appeal
Mark Sherman, Associated Press | Posted June 30 - 11:45 a.m. | Save Story
The Supreme Court has erased limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and the presidency, striking down a federal election law more than 50 years old.
Envoys arrive in Qatar for meetings on Iran amid tensions following weekend attacks
Jon Gambrell, Associated Press | Posted June 30 - 11:04 a.m. | Save Story
Two U.S. envoys arrived in Qatar on Tuesday for talks with mediators about the implementation of an initial deal to end the war in Iran, an official said.
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump's proposed limits
Mark Sherman, Associated Press | Updated June 30 - 9:54 a.m. | Save Story
The Supreme Court upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting an executive order declaring children born to people in the United States illegally or temporarily are not Americans.
US declaration to exit USMCA to start a decade-long countdown for the pact
David Lawder, Reuters | Posted June 30 - 9:48 a.m. | Save Story
The Trump administration is expected to formally declare on Wednesday it will not extend the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement as the three countries haggle over proposed changes.
