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Voting underway to replace state Utah Sen. Daniel Thatcher in District 11
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 4 - 8:31 p.m. | Save Story
Voters in state Senate District 11 have until Dec. 11 at 9 p.m. to weigh in on who will replace Sen. Daniel Thatcher of the Forward Party when he steps down ahead of the next general session.
Grand jury rejects case revival against New York Attorney General Letitia James, sources say
Sarah N. Lynch and Andrew Goudsward, Reuters | Posted Dec. 4 - 7:24 p.m. | Save Story
A federal grand jury on Thursday rejected prosecutors' attempt to revive a criminal case against New York Attorney General Letitia James, two sources familiar with the matter said.
Maloy's bipartisan bill aims to curb nonconsensual deepfake pornography
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 4 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Rep. Celeste Maloy is cosponsoring a bill meant to limit the spread of nonconsensual deepfake pornography online.
Appeals court allows National Guard deployment in DC to continue
Jan Wolfe and Jack Queen, Reuters | Posted Dec. 4 - 7:08 p.m. | Save Story
An appeals court on Thursday handed a victory to President Donald Trump, pausing a lower court order that would have ended the deployment of the National Guard in Washington in coming days.
Supreme Court revives pro-Republican Texas voting map
John Kruzel, Reuters | Posted Dec. 4 - 4:48 p.m. | Save Story
The Supreme Court revived on Thursday a redrawn Texas electoral map designed to add more Republicans to the House of Representatives, boosting President Donald Trump's quest for his party to keep control of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections.
Video of US military strike shows survivors in 'clear distress,' lawmaker says
Idrees Ali, Phil Stewart and Patricia Zengerle, Reuters | Updated Dec. 4 - 2:09 p.m. | Save Story
A senior lawmaker said a video shown to lawmakers Thursday of a military strike against a suspected drug vessel was "one of the most troubling things" he had seen as it showed survivors in clear distress when they were killed.
Kennedy advisers delay vote on dropping hepatitis B vaccine recommendation
Mariam Sunny and Michael Erman, Reuters | Updated Dec. 4 - 11:58 a.m. | Save Story
Vaccine advisers to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday delayed a vote by a day on whether to scrap a broad recommendation for the hepatitis B vaccine for children.
How Utah Rep. Blake Moore helped craft the idea of a 'Trump Account'
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 4 - 11:33 a.m. | Save Story
The newly created "Trump Accounts," a children's savings account that accumulate interest until they become adults, received a boost this week, providing an extra cushion to an idea from Utah Rep. Blake Moore.
Immigration crackdown could have ripple effects in construction sector, report warns
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 4 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
The ongoing federal crackdown on illegal immigration could adversely impact the construction sector, heavily reliant on foreign-born workers, a report warns.
Obamacare subsidies are about to expire. Congress doesn't have a plan yet
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 4 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Lawmakers in both the House and Senate met behind closed doors on Tuesday to discuss how to avoid a surge in health care premium costs at the end of this year when a slate of COVID-era Obamacare subsidies expire.
Trump administration orders enhanced vetting for applicants of H-1B visa
Humeyra Pamuk, Reuters | Updated Dec. 4 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
The Trump administration on Wednesday announced increased vetting of applicants for H-1B visas for highly skilled workers, with an internal State Department memo saying that anyone involved in "censorship" of free speech be considered for rejection.
Pentagon review faults Hegseth over Signal messages on Yemen strikes
Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali, Reuters | Posted Dec. 3 - 7:37 p.m. | Save Story
A Pentagon investigation has faulted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for using Signal on his personal device to transmit sensitive information about planned strikes in Yemen.
Next steps for Ukraine talks unclear after Moscow meeting, Trump says
Dmitry Antonov and Steve Holland, Reuters | Posted Dec. 3 - 4:50 p.m. | Save Story
The path ahead for Ukraine peace talks is unclear, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, after what he called "reasonably good" talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. envoys.
Cox proposes $30.7B budget with funding for homeless campus, child tax credits
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com and Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Updated Dec. 3 - 4:09 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's governor unveiled his proposed $30.7 billion state budget Wednesday, which include funds for a homeless campus and expanded child tax credits for families with young kids.
Cox requests that Utah spend $50M on homeless issues in upcoming budget
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated Dec. 3 - 4:07 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox's proposed 2027 fiscal year budget includes money that could go toward the construction of a proposed 1,300-bed homeless services campus in Salt Lake City.
Eagle Mountain takes first steps toward possible nuclear energy future
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 3 - 1:30 p.m. | Save Story
Eagle Mountain is laying the groundwork for what could become a nuclear energy future as part of its long-term vision. But the idea is drawing mixed reactions from residents.
Trump pardons US Congressman Cuellar of Texas and wife
Reuters | Posted Dec. 3 - 11:42 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he was granting a "full and unconditional pardon" to Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas, and his wife Imelda, who were charged with bribery.
Judge issues preliminary injunction in favor of Brazilian immigrant detained last June in Colorado
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 3 - 10:30 a.m. | Save Story
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction in favor of a Brazilian immigrant living in Utah who was detained by immigration officials in Colorado last June.
