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Cox asks Pentagon to withdraw proposal he says would undermine National Guard authority
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted May 6 - 5:08 p.m. | Save Story
Governors across the U.S. are pushing back against a Pentagon proposal to allow some 1,000 National Guard members to be transferred to the Space Force.
Crypto super PACs have raised more than $100M, report says
Hannah Lang, Reuters | Posted May 6 - 4:07 p.m. | Save Story
Political groups tied to the cryptocurrency industry have raised more than $102 million to spend on the upcoming U.S. congressional elections in order to elevate candidates who are friendly to digital assets, according to a report from Public Citizen.
Judge warns Trump of potential jail time for violating gag order
Jack Queen, Luc Cohen and Andy Sullivan, Reuters | Updated May 6 - 3:21 p.m. | Save Story
The judge in Donald Trump's criminal trial fined him $1,000 and held him in contempt of court for a 10th time on Monday for violating a gag order and warned that further violations could land the former president in jail.
The UN warns Sudan's warring parties that Darfur risks starvation and death if aid isn't allowed in
Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press | Posted May 6 - 3:02 p.m. | Save Story
The United Nations food agency is warning Sudan's warring parties that there is a serious risk of widespread starvation and death if they don't allow humanitarian aid into the vast western region.
Nervous about falling behind the GOP, Democrats are wrestling with how to use AI
Courtney Subramanian, Associated Press | Updated May 6 - 12:12 p.m. | Save Story
The Biden campaign and top Democrats are wrestling with how best to use artificial intelligence, exposing the party's anxiety over falling behind Republicans in the race to deploy technology that could transform the future of elections.
Mitt Romney praises Kyrsten Sinema, explains why he thinks she became 'toxic' to Democrats
Suzanne Bates, Deseret News | Posted May 6 - 7:47 a.m. | Save Story
Sen. Mitt Romney had high praise for his colleague Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, crediting her with bringing senators together from both major parties to pass legislation, and for standing up for the filibuster at a time when she was pressured to change the Senate rules to see it eliminated.
Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Medgar Evers, Michelle Yeoh and 16 others
Darlene Superville, Associated Press | Posted May 5 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, slain civil rights activist Medgar Evers and actor Michelle Yeoh are among a diverse group of 19 people who have received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden.
$400M boost in federal funds for security at places of worship
Associated Press | Posted May 5 - 8:29 p.m. | Save Story
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has announced a $400 million increase in federal funding for security in houses of worship.
Romney, Secretary of State Antony Blinken explore progress in Middle East, Ukraine, China
Suzanne Bates, Deseret News | Posted May 5 - 7:50 p.m. | Save Story
Israelis and Palestinians have both been "absolutely traumatized" by the subsequent war in Gaza, Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Utah Sen. Mitt Romney Friday.
Pro-Palestinian protesters at USC comply with school order to leave their encampment
Philip Marcelo and Denise Lavoie, Associated Press | Posted May 5 - 4:44 p.m. | Save Story
Students protesting the ongoing war in Gaza have left a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Southern California after they were surrounded by police and told they might face arrest if they didn't go.
Israeli police raid Al Jazeera after shutdown order
Reuters | Posted May 5 - 10:53 a.m. | Save Story
Israeli police raided a Jerusalem hotel room used by Al Jazeera as its de facto office on Sunday following a government decision to shut down the Qatari-owned TV station's local operations, an Israeli official and an Al Jazeera source told Reuters.
Who gets to choose? Republicans battle over the future of Utah's caucus system
Hanna Seariac, Deseret News | Posted May 4 - 10:35 p.m. | Save Story
Delegates to the state convention made national news this week when they rejected several Republican incumbents who faced challengers, including Gov. Spencer Cox, who saw his opponent, state Rep. Phil Lyman, win the party's nomination to the primary ballot.
Salt Lake bar owner who touted ban on 'Zionists' arrested twice in 2 days after demonstrations
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted May 4 - 9:06 p.m. | Save Story
Michael Valentine says he is being politically targeted by Mayor Erin Mendenhall, after he was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail twice after his involvement in pro-Palestine demonstrations.
As the US moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, could more states legalize it?
David A. Lieb, Associated Press | Posted May 4 - 8:34 p.m. | Save Story
A federal proposal to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug has raised the hopes of some pot backers that more states will embrace cannabis. A total of 24 states already have legalized recreational marijuana for adults and an additional 14 states allow it for medical use.
Democratic lawmakers tell Biden evidence shows Israel is restricting Gaza aid
Jonathan Landay, Reuters | Posted May 4 - 5:36 p.m. | Save Story
Scores of Democratic lawmakers told President Joe Biden on Friday that they believe evidence shows that Israel has violated U.S. law by restricting humanitarian aid flows into war-stricken Gaza.
How Salt Lake's newest development turned 'blight into great beauty'
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 4 - 4:05 p.m. | Save Story
The Post District in Salt Lake City is now complete after six years of planning and construction. Its developers say they hope it sets up a blueprint for the city's growth.
US congressman Cuellar indicted on conspiracy, bribery charges
Sarah N. Lynch, Reuters | Posted May 4 - 1:27 p.m. | Save Story
U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar, a Democrat from Texas, was indicted on Friday on federal charges of conspiracy, bribery and money laundering, a complaint filed in federal court said.
Phil Lyman names new running mate after first pick found ineligible
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted May 4 - 10:21 a.m. | Save Story
State Rep. Phil Lyman, a gubernatorial candidate, named Natalie Clawson his running mate on Saturday after his earlier pick was found ineligible.
