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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.
$400 million 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 brewing 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.
Mexican Senate OKs change geared in part to US-born kids of undocumented Mexicans
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 3 - 10:27 p.m. | Save Story
The Mexican Senate approved a change to make it easier for U.S.-born kids of Mexicans to register their Mexican citizenship, an issue at times when their parents are deported from the United States.
Judge says Phil Lyman's running mate is not eligible, rejects request for restraining order
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Updated May 3 - 6:16 p.m. | Save Story
A judge on Friday denied a request for a temporary restraining order and said Phil Lyman's running mate is ineligible to serve as lieutenant governor.
Romney, other US lawmakers seek to overturn EV mandate
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted May 3 - 6:16 p.m. | Save Story
Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, joined a bipartisan and bicameral group of colleagues to block President Joe Biden's electric vehicle mandates.
Former Trump aide Hope Hicks testifies he told her to deny Stormy Daniels affair
Jack Queen, Brendan Pierson and Andy Sullivan, Reuters | Updated May 3 - 6:13 p.m. | Save Story
Hope Hicks, a former top aide to Donald Trump, testified on Friday that he told her in the final days of the 2016 presidential election to deny that he had a sexual relationship with porn star Stormy Daniels.
Biden expands health insurance access for 'Dreamer' immigrants
Ted Hesson, Reuters | Posted May 3 - 4:59 p.m. | Save Story
President Joe Biden's administration will allow certain immigrants illegally brought to the U.S. as children access to federally run health insurance, the White House said on Friday, addressing a sensitive issue ahead of the November elections.
