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Utah sheriffs tour U.S.-Mexico border: 'What does happen there does impact Utah'
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 12 - 7:09 a.m. | Save Story
Sheriffs from Weber, Utah and Kane counties recently visited the U.S.-Mexico border amid worries about the local impact of the surge in undocumented immigrants entering the country.
Vineyard City Council at odds over economic development partnerships, expensive trips
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted May 11 - 8:23 p.m. | Save Story
The Vineyard City Council is at odds over two economic development partnerships with one councilman saying the mayor should step down for lack of transparency.
Trump says not considering Nikki Haley as running mate
Reuters | Posted May 11 - 4:52 p.m. | Save Story
Donald Trump said on Saturday that former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley was not being considered to be his running mate in the November election, dismissing a report by news site Axios.
Rep. Burgess Owens grills Biden's education secretary over Title IX change
Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News | Posted May 11 - 2:18 p.m. | Save Story
Rep. Burgess Owens questioned Education Secretary Miguel Cardona over the Education Department's move to outlaw gender-separated restrooms and their inaction regarding the nationwide movement of pro-Palestinian student protests on college campuses.
US says Israel's use of US arms likely violated international law, but evidence is incomplete
Ellen Knickmeyer, Aamer Madhani and Matthew Lee, Associated Press | Posted May 10 - 9:40 p.m. | Save Story
The Biden administration says Israel's use of U.S-provided weapons in Gaza likely violated international humanitarian law, but wartime conditions in the Palestinian territory prevented U.S. officials from determining that for certain.
Trump's kingmaker status is being put to the test with his Utah Senate endorsement
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted May 10 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
Donald Trump's endorsement can make or break a campaign. In Utah, it could turn the Republican race to replace Mitt Romney on its head.
Hamas says Gaza ceasefire efforts are back at square one
Nidal al-Mughrabi, Reuters | Posted May 10 - 6:40 p.m. | Save Story
The Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Friday that efforts to find a Gaza Strip truce deal were back at square one after Israel effectively spurned a plan from international mediators.
Barron Trump declines to serve as an RNC delegate
Kristen Holmes and Alayna Treene, CNN | Posted May 10 - 6:24 p.m. | Save Story
Former President Donald Trump's youngest son, Barron Trump, has declined to serve as a delegate at this summer's Republican National Convention, according to a statement from Melania Trump's office.
Sundance moves forward with Utah proposal, but no word from other cities
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted May 10 - 5:07 p.m. | Save Story
The Sundance Film Festival has moved into the second phase of weighing future host cities, but little information can be gleaned from those who have signed nondisclosure agreements.
Trump hush money judge urges prosecutors to rein in Michael Cohen
Luc Cohen and Jody Godoy, Reuters | Updated May 10 - 2:08 p.m. | Save Story
The judge overseeing Donald Trump's criminal trial on Friday urged prosecutors to tell the former president's estranged former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen to stop making public statements about the case before his expected testimony next week.
Cox 'disappointed' after meeting with Air Force secretary on National Guard proposal
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted May 10 - 2:06 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said he was "disappointed" not to get a commitment from Air Force brass to withdraw a controversial proposal to transfer some National Guard units to the Space Force.
'Heart and soul of Sunset': City announces passing of Sunset mayor
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted May 10 - 9:06 a.m. | Save Story
Sunset city officials announced Thursday its "cherished leader," Mayor Howard Madsen, had died.
A tale of Park City: Soap opera-type feud sizzles among city's elite
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted May 10 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
The story of billionaire couple Matthew and Tatiana Princes' drawn-out battle with Park City planners, their neighbors, the local media, the Utah Legislature, some dogs, and a rock wall.
'Hope and looking forward': Utah's Jewish community focuses on safety as antisemitism spikes
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 9 - 9:31 p.m. | Save Story
The United Jewish Federation hosted a panel discussion spurred by a rise in antisemitism as the Israel-Hamas war continues and will offer training to the public to prepare for incidents of hate.
Donald Trump's youngest son to represent Florida at Republican convention
Gram Slattery, Reuters | Posted May 9 - 8:46 p.m. | Save Story
Donald Trump's youngest son, Barron Trump, will be one of the delegates representing Florida at the Republican National Convention in July, a notable move given that he has kept largely out of the public eye so far during the campaign.
US House passes Rep. John Curtis' bill to remove 'red tape' around nuclear power
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted May 9 - 8:04 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. House passed a bill sponsored by Rep. John Curtis, R-Utah, to streamline the approval process of nuclear power projects.
Hunter Biden loses bid to dismiss gun charges, clearing way for June trial
Tom Hals, Reuters | Posted May 9 - 4:30 p.m. | Save Story
A federal appeals court panel rejected a bid by President Joe Biden's son to dismiss criminal gun charges, clearing the way for Hunter Biden's June 3 trial, a first for the child of a sitting president.
Trump lawyer seeks to undermine Stormy Daniels' credibility
Luc Cohen and Jody Godoy, Reuters | Updated May 9 - 2:38 p.m. | Save Story
Donald Trump's lawyer sought to catch inconsistencies in porn star Stormy Daniels' various tellings of an alleged 2006 sexual encounter with Trump, part of an effort on Thursday to undermine her credibility.
