Jacques Billeaud and Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press
Arizona House advances a repeal of the state’s near-total abortion ban to the Senate
A proposed repeal of Arizona’s near-total ban on abortions has won approval from the state House.5 hours ago
Aamer Madhani and Seung Min Kim
Biden signs a $95 billion war aid measure with assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
President Joe Biden has signed into law a $95 billion war aid measure that includes assistance for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and other allies.9 hours ago
Rashard Rose, CNN
George Santos ends congressional bid for New York’s 1st District
Former New York Rep. George Santos, who was expelled from the House and is facing federal charges, said he is withdrawing his bid for Congress in New York’s 1st District.1 day ago
Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN
Marjorie Taylor Greene calls on Johnson to resign after foreign aid bills pass
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on Sunday said House Speaker Mike Johnson “betrayed” Republican voters after the House approved new aid to Ukraine, threatening to call a vote for his ouster if he doesn’t resign.3 days ago
Ted Barrett, Morgan Rimmer and Clare Foran, CNN
Senate passes surveillance bill despite contentious debate over privacy concerns
The Senate voted late Friday to reauthorize a key surveillance authority, avoiding a lapse in the controversial program.4 days ago
Michael Houck and Lindsay Aerts, KSL TV
Smith Entertainment Group addresses the logistics and politics of bringing the NHL to Utah
On Friday, the NHL and the new owners of the Utah NHL team discussed the exciting opportunities that the team can bring to Beehive State.5 days ago
Jennifer Peltz, Michael R. Sisak, Jake Offenhartz and Alanna Durkin Richer
Jury of 12 people and 6 alternates is seated in Trump’s hush money trial in New York
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Stephen Groves, Lisa Mascaro and Kevin Freking
Ukraine, Israel aid advances in rare House vote as Democrats help Republicans push it forward
The House has pushed a $95 billion national security aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies closer to passage.5 days ago
Melanie Zanona, Manu Raju, Annie Grayer and Lauren Fox, CNN
Johnson won’t change rules over removing him from speakership after hardliners revolt
Speaker Mike Johnson announced he will not change the procedure for removing him from the speakership.6 days ago
Philp Marcelo, Associated Press
New York man pleads guilty to sending threats to state attorney general and Trump civil case judge
A New York man has pleaded guilty to sending death threats to the state attorney general and the Manhattan judge that presided over former President Donald Trump’s civil fraud suit.6 days ago
Arit John and Cheri Mossburg, CNN
Lawmakers vote against hearing Arizona bill repealing abortion ban on House floor
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Mary Clare Jalonick, The Associated Press
Senate dismisses two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security secretary, ends trial
The Senate has dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, ending the House Republican push to remove the Cabinet secretary from office over his handling of the the U.S.-Mexico border and ending his trial before arguments even began.7 days ago
Tran Nguyễn, Associated Press
Paris Hilton backs California bill to bring more transparency to youth treatment facilities
Hotel heiress and media personality Paris Hilton is backing California legislation that aims to bring more transparency to discipline used at facilities for troubled teens.8 days ago
Sylvia Hui, Associated Press
UK lawmakers will vote on a landmark bill to gradually phase out smoking
A plan by Britain’s government to introduce a landmark smoking ban that aims to stop young people from ever smoking is set to clear its first hurdle on Tuesday, despite vocal opposition from within Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party.8 days ago
Daniella Rivera
Could making this change help Utah improve sexual assault prosecutions?
Only a fraction of sexual assaults reported to police in Utah result in criminal charges for the perpetrator, but a legislative proposal could potentially change that.9 days ago
Melanie Zanona, Manu Raju, Annie Grayer, Haley Talbot and Clare Foran, CNN
Johnson makes his long-awaited move on Ukraine as House plans to vote on separate aid packages
Speaker Mike Johnson announced Monday evening the House will take up separate bills this week to provide aid for Israel and Ukraine, heeding demands from the far right to keep the issues separate as the threat of a vote to oust him from the speakership looms.9 days ago
Associated Press
Trump Media stock slides again to bring it nearly 60% below its peak as euphoria fades
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Michelle Shen and Melanie Zanona, CNN
Congressional leaders at odds over Israel aid next steps, conservatives issue warning to Speaker Johnson
Congressional leaders from both parties were quick to condemn Iran’s retaliatory strikes on Israel this Saturday but still remain at odds on how to pass additional Israel funding in wake of the attacks.10 days ago
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com
GOPers in Weber, Davis counties call on Utah to stop using ERIC system to maintain voter lists
The Electronic Registration Information Center, a national nonprofit body that helps clean and update voter lists in more than 20 U.S. states, is starting to garner suspicion from Utah Republicans.10 days ago
MJ Lee and Kevin Liptak, CNN
Biden tells Netanyahu US will not participate in counter-strike against Iran
President Joe Biden and senior members of his national security team, seeking to contain the risk of a wider regional war following a barrage of Iranian missiles and drones directed toward Israel, have told their counterparts the US will not participate in any offensive action against Iran, according to US officials familiar with the matter.10 days ago
Lindsay Aerts
Natalie Cline loses reelection bid at Salt Lake County GOP Convention
Natalie Cline has lost in her reelction bid to remain on the Utah State Board of Education.11 days ago
Steve Peoples and Jonathan J. Cooper Associated Press
A near-total ban on abortion has supercharged the political dynamics of Arizona, a key swing state
Arizona was already expected to be one of the most closely contested states in November's U.S. presidential election. But a ruling this week instituting a near-total abortion ban supercharged the state's role, transforming it into perhaps the nation's most critical battleground.11 days ago
Denise Royal, Carlos Suarez and Ray Sanchez, CNN
Former US diplomat sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to spying for Cuba
Manuel Rocha, the former US ambassador to Bolivia who acted as a secret foreign agent of Cuba, was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to federal charges Friday12 days ago
