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Senate confirms Noem as Trump’s homeland security secretary
The Senate confirmed Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary on Saturday, putting the South Dakota governor in charge of a sprawling agency that is essential to national security.32 minutes ago
ERIC CABRERA AND CLAYRE SCOTT
Rumors of ICE raids across Utah circulate online
Rumors of ICE raids across Utah have been swirling online.2 hours ago
Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick and Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press
Hegseth confirmed as Trump’s defense secretary in tie-breaking vote despite turmoil over his conduct
The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation’s defense secretary in a dramatic late-night vote.15 hours ago
Daniella Rivera
Proposed bill would shorten time on Utah’s registry for some sex offenders
Utah lawmakers are expected to consider a bill that would make changes to Utah’s Sex Offender Registry.17 hours ago
Daniel Woodruff
Utah lawmaker abandons bill letting car dealerships stay open all weekend
A bill that would have allowed car dealerships to stay open on weekends is not moving forward this legislative session.17 hours ago
Daniel Woodruff
Advocates rally for more child care funding in Utah
Advocates rallied on Capitol Hill Friday to push for more money for child care and public funding.18 hours ago
Mary Culbertson
Utah journalist sues after legislative officials deny Capitol credentials to independent media
A decision by the Utah legislature to block independent media, blogs and freelancers is being challenged by an independent journalist.20 hours ago
Daniel Woodruff, KSL TV and Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com
‘We must build’: Cox asks lawmakers, Utahns to embrace state’s industrial spirit
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox called for a return to the state's "tradition of true grit" in his State of the State address at the Capitol Thursday evening, declaring that "now is a time for building."2 days ago
Ramishah Maruf, CNN
Why some Instagram users aren’t able to unfollow Trump and JD Vance
Some Meta users complained that they were forced to follow Trump and Vance's official accounts on Meta platforms, but the company denies doing so.2 days ago
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL TV
Lawmakers seek crackdown on Utahns illegally registering their vehicles out of state to avoid sales taxes
The Utah legislature is considering a new law to crackdown on Utahns illegally registering vehicles out-of-state to save money on sales taxes.3 days ago
Daniel Woodruff
New plan to ditch daylight saving time moves forward in Utah Legislature
Utah lawmakers are making another attempt to get rid of daylight saving time in exchange for standard time year-round time.3 days ago
Daniel Woodruff
House panel approves bill in response to Utah County clerk tracking ballot information
After the Utah County clerk revealed he tracked how elected officials cast their ballots, state lawmakers are taking action to prevent it from happening again.3 days ago
Olga R. Rodriguez, Moriah Balingit, Bianca Vázquez Toness and Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press
Trump won’t ban immigration arrests at school. Some families are now weighing school attendance
As President Donald Trump cracks down on immigrants in the U.S. illegally, some families are wondering if it is safe to send their children to school.3 days ago
Alex Cabrero
New “Transparency Room” debuts at Utah Capitol building during first day of legislative session
In the Transparency Room, workers will teach you how to research and find the information.4 days ago
Kathy McCormack and Patrick Whittle, Associated Press
US border patrol agent was fatally shot in Vermont near Canada
Authorities on Tuesday are investigating the fatal shooting of a U.S. Border Patrol agent near Canada that also left a suspect dead and another injured.4 days ago
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com
Utah lawmakers to debate immigration, tax cuts, transgender students as 2025 session starts
With Utah's 2025 legislative session starting, lawmakers are expected to debate immigration, tax cuts, transgender students, university funding, elections and more.4 days ago
Kayla Tausche, Kevin Liptak, David Goldman and Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN
Trump threatens 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada on Feb. 1, punting Day 1 pledge
President Donald Trump said in an Oval Office signing ceremony Monday evening that his administration will impose 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada on February 1, an extraordinary change in North American trade policy that could raise prices for American consumers.4 days ago
Brian Carlson
BYU student attends Trump’s second inauguration outside of the U.S. Capitol
Even though the cold moved President Donald Trump's second inauguration indoors, a BYU student still witnessed the historic event.5 days ago
Brian Carlson
Utah delegates travel to attend Trump’s inauguration
Utah's members of Congress were some of the few hundred people who attended President Donald Trump's presidential inauguration in person. For one, it was her first.5 days ago
Andrew Adams
Utah Marine gets unique vantage of inauguration at the U.S. Capitol
One Utahn had a rare perspective for Monday’s inauguration as the new president, past presidents and other dignitaries were arriving.5 days ago
Alanna Durkin Richer and Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press
Trump issues pardons for participants in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol
Donald Trump has issued pardons for participants in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, one of his first acts after being sworn in as the country’s 47th president on Monday.5 days ago
Holly Ramer, Associated Press
Former Planned Parenthood president, women’s rights activist Cecile Richards has died at 67
Cecile Richards, a national leader for abortion access and women’s rights who led Planned Parenthood for 12 tumultuous years has died.5 days ago
Colleen Long and Bill Barrow, Associated Press
Trump is set to sign a slew of executive orders on Day 1
From pardons to immigration reform, President Donald Trump promised a flurry of executive actions on his first day.5 days ago
