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Trump says US considering 'winding down' Iran war; Natanz nuclear facility attacked
Jana Choukeir, Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart, Reuters | Posted March 21 - 7:44 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump said the U.S. was considering "winding down" its military operation against Iran, as Iran and Israel traded attacks on Saturday.
What does a new proposal by the World Anti-Doping Agency mean for Utah's next Olympics?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted March 21 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
Could President Donald Trump and other U.S. officials be barred from major international sporting events, even in their own country, because of unpaid dues to the World Anti-Doping Agency?
Utah's new constitutional court faces legal skepticism — but not broad public rejection
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted March 21 - 5:06 p.m. | Save Story
Anyone who sat in on public discussion on the slate of judicial-focused bills this past legislative session heard no shortage of concerns, as speakers lined up to warn that lawmakers were seeking "unilateral and arbitrary power."
Utah governor's book 'Off Ramp' to be released near anniversary of Charlie Kirk assassination
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted March 21 - 2:49 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox's first book, "Off Ramp: How to be a Peacemaker in an Age of Contempt," will be available on Sep. 8.
Trump officials announce 10-gigawatt data center, gas plants for former Ohio uranium site
Joshua A. Bickel and Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press | Posted March 21 - 1:01 p.m. | Save Story
The Department of Energy announced a public-private partnership to develop a major data center with its own power supply on the site of a decommissioned uranium enrichment plant.
Robert Mueller, special counsel who probed but did not charge Trump, dies at 81
Will Dunham, Reuters | Posted March 21 - 12:50 p.m. | Save Story
Robert Mueller, the no-nonsense former FBI chief who documented Russia's interference in the 2016 U.S. election, has died at age 81, multiple news outlets reported on Saturday.
Airports rush to feed unpaid TSA workers as belts tighten
David Shepardson and Chris Sanders, Reuters | Posted March 21 - 8:54 a.m. | Save Story
As government funding for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security remains frozen in Congress, airports are running food drives and accepting donations for security screeners.
Judge blocks restrictive Pentagon press access policy
Jack Queen, Reuters | Posted March 20 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration's Pentagon press access policy, which brands journalists as security risks if they seek information not authorized for public release.
Demonstrators protest outside small ICE facility in Ogden they say is getting increased use
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 20 - 9:34 p.m. | Save Story
Demonstrators protested outside a small Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Ogden they say is getting increased use to draw attention to agency activity.
Sen. John Curtis expresses concerns with proposal to restrict mail-in voting nationwide
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted March 20 - 8:35 p.m. | Save Story
As Senate Republicans push for sweeping changes to how federal elections are held, some members within the party oppose the proposal to crack down on mail-in voting.
Cox signs bills on open carry for firearms, taxes for adult content online
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted March 20 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox signed an additional 74 bills on Thursday, including provisions about carrying firearms on college campuses and adding taxes for adult content online.
Utah gas prices continue to soar, surpass $4 per gallon in some counties
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 20 - 5:34 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's average gas price has now jumped by more than $1 per gallon over the past month, per AAA.
Iran threatens world tourism sites and says it is still building missiles 3 weeks into war
Jon Gambrell, Sam Mednick and David Rising, Associated Press | Posted March 20 - 11:15 a.m. | Save Story
Iran is making threats against tourist and recreational destinations worldwide, saying it will deny its enemies their security while insisting that it is still building missiles nearly three weeks into the war.
Questions grow over possible ICE 'mega center' in Salt Lake City
Garna Mejia, KSL | Posted March 20 - 10:38 a.m. | Save Story
After DHS purchased a massive warehouse in Salt Lake City, the possibility it could become part of a new, large-scale ICE immigration detention system has raised concern.
US agency upgrades probe into 3.2 million Tesla vehicles over self-driving crashes
Akash Sriram and David Shepardson, Reuters | Updated March 20 - 9:55 a.m. | Save Story
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration escalated its probe into 3.2 million Tesla vehicles with Full Self-Driving driver-assistance on concerns the system may fail to detect or warn drivers in poor visibility.
Cesar Chavez allegations stirring discussion about Utah streets named for the man
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated March 20 - 8:09 a.m. | Save Story
Allegations that Cesar Chavez sexually abused women and girls are stirring at least a little discussion about Utah streets named for the late labor leader.
Will Trump executive orders on home affordability affect Utah?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Updated March 20 - 7:28 a.m. | Save Story
A pair of executive orders recently signed by President Donald Trump that are intended to make home buying more affordable may take some time to have an impact in Utah.
US military not preparing for Cuba invasion, senior US general says
Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali, Reuters | Updated March 20 - 7:01 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. military is not rehearsing for an invasion of Cuba or actively preparing to militarily take over the island, the top general overseeing American forces in Latin America told lawmakers on Thursday.
