What happens if Republicans take the House, Senate (or both) in 2023?
Three scenarios for which party controls Congress — and what politicians have said they’ll do with that power. Amber Phillips Link...
Biden heading to Puerto Rico, Florida to tour hurricane damage
The president will travel to Puerto Rico on Monday and to Florida on Wednesday to tour hurricane damage in two places that have been significantly affected. Matt Viser Link...
CPAC backpedals on pro-Russia tweet as some U.S. conservatives back Putin
The prominent conservative group decried “gift-giving to Ukraine” while adopting Putin’s view of “Ukraine-occupied territories.” Isaac Arnsdorf Link...
How did Utah fare as the 2022 water year ends amid drought?
Rain falls on the Salt Lake Valley on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News Laura Haskell finds it difficult to describe the 2022 water year because it has been all over the place. The water year, which began in October 2021, started out very strong, leaving...
National Archives says it’s still missing records from Trump officials
The National Archives will consult with the Justice Department “on whether ‘to initiate an action for the recovery of records unlawfully removed,’” according to a letter to Congress. Jacqueline Alemany Link...
Venezuela releases 7 jailed Americans; U.S. frees 2 prisoners
Venezuela on Saturday freed seven Americans imprisoned in the South American country in exchange for the release of two nephews of President Nicholas Maduro’s wife who had been jailed for years by the United States on drug smuggling convictions, a senior U.S. official said. The swap of the Americans,...
Carter, longest living president, marks 98th birthday in Georgia hometown
Former president Jimmy Carter, who has already lived longer than any other U.S. president, is celebrating his 98th birthday on Saturday. Mary Jordan Link...
Trump escalates attacks on McConnell with ‘DEATH WISH’ post
An incendiary and racist message from the former president raised concerns about inciting more violence. Isaac Arnsdorf Link...
Federal judge upholds 2018 Georgia law in challenge brought by Abrams
A group started by Democratic gubernatorial nominee Stacey Abrams had sued Georgia’s secretary of state, arguing that Georgia’s absentee ballot policies in 2018 were discriminatory and unconstitutional. Matthew Brown Link...
What will Mitt Romney’s Family Security Act 2.0 do? | Opinion
Utah Sens. Mike Lee, left, and Sen. Mitt Romney speak during a South Valley Chamber of Commerce meeting at Salt Mine Productive in Sandy on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022. Kristin Murphy, Deseret News The 2021 U.S. Census showed that rates of children in poverty declined from 9.7% of the...