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Officer in fatal Minneapolis shooting had previously been dragged by car, Vance says
Ryan Patrick Jones, Reuters | Posted Jan. 8 - 10:03 p.m. | Save Story
The federal immigration officer who fatally shot a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis had previously been dragged by a vehicle and injured, Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday.
Hundreds attend anti-ICE protest in Salt Lake City following death of Minneapolis woman
Curtis Booker and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 8 - 9:33 p.m. | Save Story
Hundreds gathered at Pioneer Park in Salt Lake City on Thursday to protest the Minneapolis ICE shooting.
Why Republicans say the future of Utah could hinge on 1 court decision
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 8 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
State Republican lawmakers say they believe the Utah Supreme Court ruling on amending ballot initiatives affecting government structure threatens to sabotage its system of governance.
Federal workforce drops to lowest level in at least a decade
Courtney Rozen, Reuters | Posted Jan. 8 - 7:22 p.m. | Save Story
The federal workforce has fallen to its lowest level in at least a decade, according to government data published on Thursday, a result of President Donald Trump's campaign to shrink the government.
Here's who's running for the Utah Legislature in 2026
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated Jan. 8 - 7:06 p.m. | Save Story
One of Utah's most prominent politicians is facing multiple challengers within his own party.
House passes health subsidy renewal in win for Democrats
Richard Cowan, Reuters | Posted Jan. 8 - 5:30 p.m. | Save Story
The Republican-controlled House of Representatives on Thursday passed Democratic-backed legislation that would restore expired health insurance subsidies.
'Looking really good': Zions Bank economist optimistic about Utah's future prospects
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 8 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
A Zions Bank economist is optimistic about Utah's future prospects but will be closely monitoring mortgage rates, inflation and the labor market as the year unfolds.
Republican-led House fails to override Trump vetoes
Nolan D. McCaskill, Reuters | Posted Jan. 8 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
The House of Representatives on Thursday fell short of the high threshold needed to overturn two vetoes by President Donald Trump, despite dozens of Republicans voting with Democrats.
What does Wyoming's Supreme Court abortion ruling foreshadow for Utah?
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 8 - 4:13 p.m. | Save Story
In a 4-1 decision announced Tuesday, Wyoming's Supreme Court struck down the state's near-total abortion ban and abortion pill ban. What does that mean for Utah?
Legislature appeals redistricting case to Utah Supreme Court
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Jan. 8 - 2:17 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Legislature is asking the Utah Supreme Court to intervene in the ongoing legal fight over redistricting by appealing an August ruling that threw out the state's congressional map.
US Senate advances measure curbing Trump's Venezuela war powers
Patricia Zengerle, Reuters | Updated Jan. 8 - 1:32 p.m. | Save Story
The Senate advanced a resolution on Thursday that would bar President Donald Trump from taking further military action against Venezuela without congressional authorization.
Trump invites Colombia's Petro to White House after earlier threat of military action
Luis Jaime Acosta, Reuters | Updated Jan. 8 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
Days after threatening Colombia with military action, President Donald Trump on Wednesday said arrangements were being made for the country's President Gustavo Petro to visit the White House.
Trump withdraws US from dozens of international and UN entities
Jasper Ward and Valerie Volcovici, Reuters | Posted Jan. 8 - 10:35 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States would withdraw from dozens of international and U.N. entities, stating they "operate contrary to national interests."
Trump requests $6M in legal fees in Georgia election interference case
Sara Merken and Mike Scarcella, Reuters | Posted Jan. 8 - 10:25 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump asked a Georgia state court on Wednesday to order prosecutors to reimburse him for more than $6.2 million in legal fees in his 2020 election interference case.
Democrat Steny Hoyer to retire after more than 40-year career, Washington Post reports
Jasper Ward, Reuters | Updated Jan. 8 - 9:31 a.m. | Save Story
Democratic congressman Steny Hoyer said he will not seek reelection, ending a more than four-decade career in the House of Representatives, The Washington Post reported on Wednesday.
Rubio to meet Denmark leaders next week, signals no retreat on Trump's Greenland goal
John Irish, Andreas Rinke, Anne Kauranen and Daphne Psaledakis, Reuters | Posted Jan. 7 - 8:04 p.m. | Save Story
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday he would meet leaders of Denmark next week but signaled no retreat from President Donald Trump's aim to take over Greenland.
Utah Democrats call out 'racist' responses to congressional candidate Liban Mohamed
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 7 - 7:13 p.m. | Save Story
State Democratic leaders are condemning what they say are racist responses to a campaign video from Utah's newest candidate for Congress.
'Makes no sense': Democratic officials stress opposition to 1,300-bed homeless shelter at forum
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 7 - 6:27 p.m. | Save Story
Four Democratic Utah lawmakers stressed their opposition to the proposed 1,300-bed homeless shelter sought by Gov. Spencer Cox at a west-side legislative forum.
