Politics
Christina Maxouris, CNN
Rosalynn Carter to lie in repose in Atlanta today as the world prepares for final farewell
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter’s motorcade traveled from her small hometown of Plains, Georgia, to Atlanta Monday, where she is set to lie in repose for members of the public to pay their respects and share their final goodbyes.13 hours ago
Associated Press
Trump hints at expanded role for the military within the US; A legacy law gives him few guardrails
Campaigning in Iowa this year, Donald Trump said he was prevented during his presidency from using the military to quell violence in primarily Democratic cities and states.17 hours ago
Bill Barrow, Associated Press
Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter were not only a global power couple but best friends and life mates
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter could not remember their first meeting. She was a newborn. He wasn't long out of diapers himself, a would-be U.S. president peering down at the future first lady his mother had delivered a few days earlier.2 days ago
KSL TV
Sunday Edition: Presidential Debate in Utah
This week on Sunday Edition, Boyd Matheson is joined by Taylor Randall, president of the University of Utah and Jason Perry, Director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics to discuss the behind-the-scenes work that went on to schedule a presidential debate in Utah.2 days ago
Zachary B. Wolf, CNN
Biden, a pre-boomer, is losing the young voters Democrats need
When Democrats win elections, it is frequently because of turnout by younger voters.2 days ago
Associated Press
To save the climate, the oil and gas sector must slash planet-warming operations, report says
The oil and gas sector, one of the major emitters of planet-warming gases, will need a rapid and substantial overhaul for the world to avoid even worse extreme weather events fueled by human-caused climate change, according to a report released Thursday.4 days ago
Art Raymond, Deseret News
Group wants to bring a companion sculpture to the Statue of Liberty to Utah, Gov. Cox supports it
Right now, it’s just an idea freshly arrived on the radar of state officials, but a plan to build a 300-foot statue at the former Draper state prison site, described as a companion piece to New York’s Statue of Liberty, has taken its first steps toward a potential home in Utah.4 days ago
Associated Press and KSL TV
Republican Celeste Maloy wins Utah special election to replace US Rep. Chris Stewart
Republican Celeste Maloy has won a Utah special election to replace her former boss, U.S. Rep. Chris Stewart, in a race that will put a woman back among Utah’s five-member congressional delegation for the first time since 2019.6 days ago
BILL BARROW Associated Press
Rosalynn Carter made a wrongfully convicted felon a White House nanny and helped win her pardon
Rosalynn Carter used her powerful posts to address injustices as her husband rose in politics, especially those imposed as part of the racist Jim Crow system that prevailed in Georgia.7 days ago
Andrew Adams
Presidential debate latest major event scored by Salt Lake City
Monday’s major announcement that the University of Utah would host the third and final presidential debate in 2024 marked only the latest primetime event scored by the city.7 days ago
Lindsay Aerts
Why former Utah Gov. Gary Herbert is backing a new candidate for AG after appointing Sean Reyes
The race for Attorney General may still be a year away but it's already heating up.7 days ago
Associated Press
Biden pardons National Thanksgiving Turkeys while marking his 81st birthday
Turkeys Liberty and Bell have new appreciation for the phrase, “Let freedom ring.”7 days ago
Josh Ellis and Eliza Pace, KSL TV
University of Utah to host 2024 presidential debate
The University of Utah will host the third and final 2024 presidential debate in October.8 days ago
Darlene Superville
Biden is spending his 81st birthday honoring White House tradition of pardoning Thanksgiving turkeys
President Joe Biden is spending part of his 81st birthday observing the White House tradition of pardoning Thanksgiving turkeys.8 days ago
Associated Press
Reactions to the death of Rosalynn Carter, former first lady and global humanitarian
Reactions to the death of Rosalynn Carter, former first lady and global humanitarian.8 days ago
Associated Press
Rosalynn Carter, outspoken former first lady, dead at 96
ATLANTA (AP) — Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, the closest adviser to Jimmy Carter during his one term as U.S. president and their four decades thereafter as global humanitarians, has died at the age of 96. The Carter Center said she died Sunday after living with dementia and suffering many months of declining health. The statement announcing her death […]9 days ago
Alayna Treene and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN
Trump returns to Iowa in the wake of blockbuster ‘insurrectionist ban’ ruling
Former President Donald Trump returned to Iowa on Saturday, a day after a Colorado court rejected efforts to ban him from the state’s 2024 ballot.9 days ago
Aileen Graef, Priscilla Alvarez and Kaanita Iyer, CNN
Biden threatens visa bans against ‘extremists attacking civilians’ in the West Bank
President Joe Biden took aim at violence against Palestinians in the West Bank in an op-ed published Saturday, signaling that the US is prepared to issue visa bans.10 days ago
ISABELLA VOLMERT, The Associated Press
Man sentenced to probation for threats made to Indiana congressman
An Indiana man accused of intimidating and harassing GOP U.S. Rep. Jim Banks and his family earlier this year was sentenced to probation Friday, according to court records.10 days ago
COLLEEN LONG, The Associated Press
K-pop star Rosé joins first lady Jill Biden to talk mental health
K-pop superstar Rosé said Friday at a mental health awareness event hosted by first lady Jill Biden that it's important for the world to understand that famous people grapple with emotional struggles, too.10 days ago
Associated Press
Man who attacked Pelosi’s husband convicted of federal assault and attempted kidnapping charges
A jury on Thursday convicted the man who broke into former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s San Francisco home seeking to hold her hostage and attacked her husband with a hammer of federal charges of attempted kidnapping and assault.12 days ago
Associated Press
China’s agreement expected to slow flow of fentanyl into US, but not solve overdose epidemic
Experts say new steps China has agreed to will eventually reduce the flow of the deadly opioid fentanyl into the U.S., but that alone will not stem the overdose crisis killing Americans at a record rate.12 days ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com
Former Utah GOP Chairman Derek Brown considering run against Attorney General Sean Reyes
Former Utah Republican Party Chairman Derek Brown on Thursday announced he's considering running against Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes in 2024.12 days ago
