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Supreme Court justices skeptical of Trump order to restrict birthright citizenship
Andrew Chung, John Kruzel, Blake Brittain and Jan Wolfe, Reuters | Updated April 1 - 4:18 p.m. | Save Story
With President Donald Trump present, Supreme Court justices signaled skepticism on Wednesday toward the legality of his directive to restrict birthright citizenship in the U.S.
Salt Lake City unsure what DHS pause means for proposed ICE 'mega center'
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 1 - 3:13 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City is unsure if the DHS decision to pause the purchase of new warehouses has any effect on a proposed ICE "mega center" in the city.
DHS pauses new immigrant warehouse purchases amid review of Noem-era contracts
Rebecca Santana and Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press | Posted April 1 - 8:53 a.m. | Save Story
Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem.
Synthetic kratom, or 7-OH, soon banned in Utah
Sarah Martin, KSL | Posted April 1 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
Kratom use has been on the rise here in Utah, but in a little over a month, it will be banned from Utah retailers. How will this break in supply impact Utah users?
Blake Moore leads effort to protect religious groups
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted March 31 - 9:36 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Rep. Blake Moore is pushing for increased protections for religious groups to maintain their tax-exempt status even if the organization does not comply with public policy.
Trump signs order on mail ballots, escalating election overhaul push
Nandita Bose, Reuters | Posted March 31 - 7:35 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday aimed at tightening mail-in voting rules nationwide, including directing his administration to create a list of eligible voters.
US judge halts Trump's $400M White House ballroom project, for now
Mike Scarcella, Reuters | Posted March 31 - 5:33 p.m. | Save Story
A judge blocked Donald Trump on Tuesday from proceeding with construction of a $400 million ballroom on the site of the White House's demolished East Wing.
A 'big win': US to move Forest Service headquarters to Salt Lake City
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated March 31 - 4:41 p.m. | Save Story
Utah is home to more than 8 million acres of U.S. Forest Service land, and it's now poised to be home to the agency's operations.
American journalist kidnapped in Baghdad, police officials say
Jaidaa Taha, Menna Alaa El-Din, Ahmed Rasheed and Simon Lewis, Reuters | Posted March 31 - 3:59 p.m. | Save Story
An American woman journalist was kidnapped in Baghdad on Tuesday, and authorities are searching the city for her, two police officials said.
Is Utah's ban on 'conversion therapy' at risk in light of Supreme Court ruling?
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted March 31 - 3:12 p.m. | Save Story
Supporters of Utah's ban on conversion therapy say the law is likely safe even after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a different conversion therapy ban in Colorado.
Utah lawyers pursue $56M suit on behalf of Venezuelan sent to Salvadoran prison
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated March 31 - 12:53 p.m. | Save Story
Lawyers are preparing a $56 million lawsuit against the feds on behalf of a Venezuelan held at a Salvadoran prison where they say he suffered "unspeakable horrors."
Hegseth says next few days in Iran war will be decisive
Reuters | Updated March 31 - 11:38 a.m. | Save Story
The next few days in the Middle East conflict will be decisive, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told a briefing on Tuesday, saying there had been major desertions from the Iranian armed forces.
Top House Republican leaders endorse Blake Moore for reelection
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted March 31 - 11:21 a.m. | Save Story
Utah Rep. Blake Moore secured the endorsements of two top Republican leaders in the U.S. House on Monday, giving the three-term congressman a boost in his reelection campaign.
Feds plan 'mega center' that could house 10,000 immigrant detainees, Salt Lake mayor says
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated March 31 - 11:20 a.m. | Save Story
As part of the ongoing immigration crackdown, federal officials plan a facility in Salt Lake City that could house 10,000 immigrant detainees, says the Salt Lake City mayor.
King Charles to pay state visit to US as UK seeks to mollify Trump
Michael Holden, Reuters | Updated March 31 - 8:42 a.m. | Save Story
King Charles will make a state visit to the United States in late April, Buckingham Palace said on Tuesday, a high-profile trip that the British government hopes will help to repair relations with Donald Trump.
Venezuelans in Utah still foresee change in country but say it may take time
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 31 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
Nearly three months after President Nicolás Maduro's ouster, Venezuelans in Utah still foresee change in country but say it may take time.
Have an idea to make Utah better? This nonprofit wants to reward you
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted March 31 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah nonprofit is offering rewards up to $10,000 for innovative policy ideas that could improve qualify of life, education and health in the Beehive State.
Faith leaders, advocates ask Okland Construction not to work on Idaho prison execution unit
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted March 30 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
Advocates, faith leaders delivered a petition to Okland Construction, asking the company to pull out of a contract to retrofit the firing squad execution unit at an Idaho prison.
