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Senate leaves town without voting on crypto bill, dimming its chances of passing
by Julia Shapero and The Hill (Politics from The Hill | ABC4 Utah) on August 9, 2026The Senate left town for August recess over the weekend without voting on a cryptocurrency regulation bill, markedly dimming the measure’s chances of passing before the midterm elections. The […]
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Fauci contempt vote presents DOJ with 'incredibly messy' choices
by Rebecca Beitsch and The Hill (Politics from The Hill | ABC4 Utah) on August 9, 2026The push to charge former COVID czar Anthony Fauci with contempt of Congress is full of pitfalls for prosecutors, should the Justice Department choose to take up the case. The Senate Homeland […]
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Senate embarks on recess after funding government and confirming Blanche, punting other priorities
by Alexander Bolton and The Hill (Politics from The Hill | ABC4 Utah) on August 8, 2026The Senate adjourned for a five-week recess early Saturday morning after passing a bill to fund the federal government until Dec. 11 and confirming Todd Blanche as attorney general. Senate […]
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Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general after bruising fight
by Rebecca Beitsch and The Hill (Politics from The Hill | ABC4 Utah) on August 8, 2026The Senate early Saturday morning confirmed Todd Blanche as the next attorney general, with the nominee narrowly securing sufficient GOP backing after making a number of promises about how he would […]
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Senate passes stopgap funding bill to prevent shutdown ahead of midterms
by Helen Huiskes, Alexander Bolton, and The Hill (Politics from The Hill | ABC4 Utah) on August 8, 2026The Senate voted early Saturday morning to fund the federal government until Dec. 11 with the aim of averting another government shutdown before the midterm election, sending the bill to the House […]
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Thune, Trump, Senate conservatives reach deal to set aside budget, SAVE America Act impasse
by Alexander Bolton and The Hill (Politics from The Hill | ABC4 Utah) on August 8, 2026Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.), President Trump and Senate conservatives reached a deal Friday night to set aside a vote on a budget resolution and defer action on much of the SAVE […]
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NM US Sens. Luján and Heinrich lead Senate Democrats denouncing Utah national monument reductions
by Patrick Lohmann (Utah News Dispatch) on August 8, 2026New Mexico’s two Democratic United States senators, along with U.S. Sen Dick Durban (D-Ill.) led a group of 34 senators in a letter Tuesday that expresses “strong opposition” to President […]
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Trump announces $180M for mining education as administration recommits to coal
by Sam Gauntt (Utah News Dispatch) on August 7, 2026WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday the federal government will fund $180 million in grants for mining schools across the country as part of his administration’s goal of rebuilding […]
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Another 2 Utah Supreme Court seats need to be filled. Here’s who made the list
by Katie McKellar (Utah News Dispatch) on August 7, 2026The Appellate Judicial Nominating Commission has selected 12 nominees — three women and nine men — that Utah Gov. Spencer Cox may choose from when deciding how to fill two vacancies on the newly […]
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US Senate confirms FEMA administrator alongside dozens of nominees
by Jennifer Shutt (Utah News Dispatch) on August 7, 2026WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate on Friday approved Cameron Hamilton to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency, giving the agency its first administrator since President Donald Trump took […]
RIGHT LEANING
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How the Gen Z gender divide on politics could reshape religion
by Brigham Tomco (Deseret News) on August 9, 2026The gender divide among voters under 30 hit unprecedented levels in 2026, creating a chasm between young men and women that could impact religious affiliation in a moment when political polarization […]
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Senate leaves for 5-week recess without passing Sen. Mike Lee’s election bill
by Cami Mondeaux (Deseret News) on August 8, 2026The Senate adjourned for its annual August recess early Saturday morning, leaving town without making headway on a number of bills they initially teed up for consideration. Senators concluded a rare […]
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Senate overcomes weedy issue to advance deal avoiding government shutdown
by Cami Mondeaux (Deseret News) on August 8, 2026The Senate approved a bipartisan resolution to extend government funding into the winter, notching a major win for party leaders before they leave town for a five-week recess.Senators voted 90-6 in a […]
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Senate confirms Trump’s attorney general pick in overnight vote
by Cami Mondeaux (Deseret News) on August 8, 2026The Senate formally confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general, narrowly approving his nomination in a mostly party-line vote during a rare overnight voting session.Senators voted 50-49 to approve […]
