Stefanie Dazio and Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press
Hunter Biden’s lawyers push California judge to toss out tax charges
Attorneys for Hunter Biden have asked a judge to toss out the tax case accusing him of a four-year scheme to avoid paying $1.4 million in taxes while living an extravagant lifestyle.29 days ago
Michael R. Sisak
Judge issues gag order barring Donald Trump from commenting on witnesses, others in hush money case
A New York judge Tuesday issued a gag order barring Donald Trump from making public statements about witnesses, prosecutors, court staff and jurors in his upcoming hush-money criminal trial.30 days ago
Jeremy Herb, Lauren del Valle and Kara Scannell, CNN
Takeaways from Donald Trump’s wild day of legal developments
Donald Trump received both a lifeline from the courts Monday and a trial date for the first criminal trial of a former president in US history, a pair of rulings that hit home the legal whiplash constantly surrounding him.1 month ago
Michael R. Sisak, Jake Offenhartz and Eric Tucker
Judge sets April 15 trial date in Trump’s New York hush money case
A New York judge has scheduled an April 15 trial date in former President Donald Trump’s hush money case.1 month ago
Jennifer Peltz and Michael R. Sisak
Court agrees to block collection of Trump’s $454 million civil fraud judgment if he puts up $175M
A New York appeals court has agreed to hold off collection of former President Donald Trump’s $454 million civil fraud judgment — if he puts up $175 million within 10 days.1 month ago
Manu Raju, CNN
Lisa Murkowski, done with Donald Trump, won’t rule out leaving GOP
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, aghast at Donald Trump’s candidacy and the direction of her party, won’t rule out bolting from the GOP.1 month ago
Michelle Shen and Aileen Graef, CNN
Ocasio-Cortez defends accusing Israel of genocide in floor speech
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Sunday defended accusing Israel of genocide against the Palestinian people and advocating for cuts to US military aid until humanitarian relief flows freely in Gaza.1 month ago
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.1 month 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.1 month 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.1 month 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 Friday1 month 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.1 month 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.1 month 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.1 month 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.1 month 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.1 month 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.1 month 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
