Ted Barrett, Morgan Rimmer, Kristin Wilson, Clare Foran and Haley Talbot, CNN
Senate averts a partial shutdown in overnight vote to approve government funding package
The Senate passed a government funding package early Saturday morning, averting a partial shutdown and ending a lengthy fight that has loomed over both sides of Capitol Hill for months.27 days ago
Clare Foran, Ted Barrett, Morgan Rimmer, Kristin Wilson and Haley Talbot, CNN
Following Senate failure, partial gov shutdown looms
Following a failure of the Senate to pass a funding bill, a partial government shutdown looks set to begin at midnight.28 days ago
Associated Press
Former US Rep. George Santos, expelled from Congress, says he is running again
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who was expelled from Congress in December and faces federal charges of defrauding donors to his 2022 campaign, has announced he is running for the House again.28 days ago
Nicquel Terry Ellis, Chandelis Duster and Eva McKend
US House Office of Diversity and Inclusion to be disbanded as part of government spending bill
The US House Office of Diversity and Inclusion will be dissolved as part of the government spending bill that passed Friday28 days ago
Daniel Woodruff
Salt Lake Co. DA reacts after governor signs controversial bill targeting his office
Salt Lake County’s top prosecutor is reacting after the governor signed a controversial bill imposing new rules on his office.28 days ago
David Klepper, Associated Press
New bipartisan bill would require online identification, labeling of AI-generated videos and audio
New bipartisan legislation introduced in the House would require the identification and labeling of online content generated using artificial intelligence.29 days ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com
Gov. Spencer Cox vetoes 7 bills he thinks are unnecessary from recent legislative session
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has vetoed several bills passed by lawmakers, after encouraging lawmakers to pass fewer bills in the future legislative sessions.29 days ago
Kevin Freking, Associated Press
Congress unveils $1.2 trillion plan to avert federal shutdown and bring budget fight to a close
Lawmakers have introduced a $1.2 trillion spending package that sets the stage for avoiding a partial government shutdown for several key federal agencies this weekend.29 days ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com
‘Could have been a phone call’: Spencer Cox thinks Utah lawmakers are passing too many bills
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said Thursday that lawmakers have passed too many bills this year. He has signed 503 of the 591 bills passed by the Legislature this year, and has through today to sign or veto any legislation.29 days ago
Lindsay Aerts
Plagiarism, allegations of domestic abuse plague some candidates ahead of Republican conventions
This weekend will mark the start of convention season for political parties in Utah. Specifically, Washington and Kane counties have their Republican county conventions Saturday.30 days ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com
Cox signs bills for major league stadiums in Salt Lake City
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has signed two bills to create the framework for MLB and NHL stadiums in Salt Lake City.1 month ago
Lindsay Aerts
Japantown advocates push for preservation of downtown street amid NHL stadium plans
A little-known but impactful section of Salt Lake City's downtown is soon to be at the center of a new vision for the city.1 month ago
Haley Talbot, Sam Fossum and Clare Foran, CNN
Congressional leaders announce deal to fund rest of government
Congressional leaders on Tuesday formally announced a deal to keep the rest of the government funded through the fiscal year, but with just days to go before a key deadline, members from both parties in the House and Senate will need to cooperate in order to prevent a partial government shutdown.1 month ago
Collin Leonard, KSL.com
Cache County clerk resigns after certifying presidential primary
Immediately after certifying the Democratic presidential primary election, Cache County clerk and auditor David Benson submitted a resignation letter to the County Council, effective Monday, ending a short and tumultuous time in office.1 month ago
Lindsay Aerts
Utah County Commission chair calls for resignation of Tom Sakievich over ability to work
One of Utah County's three commissioners has been battling a tumor causing him to miss a series of recent commission meetings and other county work.1 month ago
Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press
Supreme Court denies ex-Trump aide Peter Navarro’s bid to stave off prison sentence
The Supreme Court has refused to halt a prison sentence for former Trump White House official Peter Navarro as he appeals his contempt of Congress conviction.1 month ago
Mark Sherman
A Supreme Court ruling in a social media case could set standards for free speech in the digital age
The Supreme Court is taking up a dispute between Republican-led states and the Biden administration over how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts on topics including COVID-19 and election security.1 month ago
Daniel Dale
Fact check: Trump, telling a completely fictional story, falsely claims he released ‘the tape’ of his Zelensky call
Former President Donald Trump told an entirely fictional story on Saturday about how he had supposedly outwitted his Democratic opponents by releasing “the tape” of the 2019 phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that was a key factor in Trump’s first impeachment.1 month ago
Aamer Madhani, Associated Press
Schumer’s rebuke of Netanyahu shows the long, fragile line the US and allies walk on interference
Republicans and Israeli officials were quick to express outrage after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer lashed out at Prime Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the war in Gaza and called for Israel to hold new elections.1 month ago
Jack Dura, The Associated Press
North Dakota voters will decide whether 81 is too old to serve in Congress
North Dakota voters will decide this June whether to prevent people from running for Congress if they're old enough to turn 81 during their House or Senate term.1 month ago
Russ Bynum. The Associated Press
Bernie Sanders wants the US to adopt a 32-hour workweek
The 40-hour workweek has been standard in the U.S. for more than eight decades. Now some members of Congress want to give hourly workers an extra day off.1 month ago
Devan Cole and Amy O'Kruk, CNN
See Trump’s busy legal and election calendar in 1 chart
Donald Trump is juggling a busy court and campaign schedule as he defends himself in several criminal cases while also vying for a second term in the White House.1 month ago
Jill Colvin, Associated Press
Former Vice President Mike Pence says he’s not endorsing Trump
Former Vice President Mike Pence says he will not be backing Donald Trump in the 2024 election.1 month ago
