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POLITICSNews roundup: Trump can’t stop talking about Russia, even if it hurts himTrump can’t stop talking about Russia, even if it hurts him. Chaffetz to leave office June 30. Herbert won’t call special session. Happy Friday. President Donald Trump can’t stop talking about Russia, even if his repeated comments may come back to bite him. In tweets and public remarks, Trump seem... Trump can’t stop talking about Russia, even if it hurts him. Chaffetz to leave office June 30. Herbert won’t call special session. Happy Friday. Pre...
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POLITICSNews roundup: White House mood turns sourWhite House mood turns sour. Chaffetz schedules Comey hearing. Special counsel appointed. Happy Thursday. The mood at the White House is souring. Some White House staffers have turned to impeachment gallows humor. Other mid-level aides have started reaching out to consultants, shopping their resum... White House mood turns sour. Chaffetz schedules Comey hearing. Special counsel appointed. Happy Thursday. The mood at the White House is souring. So...
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POLITICSNews roundup: Trump’s White House facing crisis after crisisTrump’s White House facing crisis after crisis. Chaffetz requests Comey memo. Hatch: Trump-Russia conversation ‘overblown.’ Happy Wednesday. The Trump White House is facing its worst crisis so far. White House aides feel under siege, unsure who in the intelligence community was leaking, how much d... Trump’s White House facing crisis after crisis. Chaffetz requests Comey memo. Hatch: Trump-Russia conversation ‘overblown.’ Happy Wednesday. The Tru...
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POLITICSNews roundup: Inside the White House’s credibility gapInside the White House’s credibility gap. Chaffetz says House Intel should probe Trump’s Russia conversation. Huntsman nomination still not yet formal. Happy Tuesday. When the White House began pushing back on the story about what President Donald Trump told Russian officials, there was instant sk... Inside the White House’s credibility gap. Chaffetz says House Intel should probe Trump’s Russia conversation. Huntsman nomination still not yet formal...
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POLITICSNews roundup: How Trump gets his fake newsHow Trump gets his fake news. Stewart finds receptive crowd in central Utah. Lee says Trump is ‘fully cooperating’ in Russia probe. Happy Monday. President Donald Trump reportedly becomes fixated with information that comes his way, prompting his chief of staff to warn other aides to stop secretly... How Trump gets his fake news. Stewart finds receptive crowd in central Utah. Lee says Trump is ‘fully cooperating’ in Russia probe. Happy Monday. Pr...
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POLITICSNews roundup: Call the plumbers; This White House is very leakyCall the plumbers; This White House is very leaky. Lee calls for Garland to replace Comey. LDS Church steps away from Boy Scouts after age 14. Happy Friday. Every White House leaks, and Donald Trump’s is no exception. In fact, it might be setting records. Since the president fired FBI Director Jam... Call the plumbers; This White House is very leaky. Lee calls for Garland to replace Comey. LDS Church steps away from Boy Scouts after age 14. Happy...
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POLITICSNews roundup: In the Trump administration, the buck stops with ObamaIn the Trump administration, the buck stops with Obama. Zinke tours Grand Staircase. Chaffetz asks the Justice Department inspector general to probe Comey firing. Happy Thursday. Who is to blame for problems in Donald Trump’s administration? Barack Obama. The Trump White House has blamed its prede... In the Trump administration, the buck stops with Obama. Zinke tours Grand Staircase. Chaffetz asks the Justice Department inspector general to probe C...
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POLITICSNews roundup: Who has Trump’s ear? Hint: They’re white, male and richWho has Trump’s ear? Hint: They’re white, male and rich. Zinke visits Bears Ears as tribes demand apology from Hatch. The race for GOP chairman focuses on SB54. Happy Tuesday. Of the more than 1,200 people who have had direct access to President Donald Trump that we know of, there’s one thing they... Who has Trump’s ear? Hint: They’re white, male and rich. Zinke visits Bears Ears as tribes demand apology from Hatch. The race for GOP chairman focuse...
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POLITICSNews roundup: Obama urges Congress to have ‘courage’ to protect ObamacareObama urges Congress to have ‘courage’ to protect Obamacare. Zinke arrives in Utah for monument tour. Hatch, Lee to help pen Senate version of GOP health care law. Happy Monday. Former President Barack Obama urged members of Congress to have the “political courage” to save his signature domestic a... Obama urges Congress to have ‘courage’ to protect Obamacare. Zinke arrives in Utah for monument tour. Hatch, Lee to help pen Senate version of GOP hea...
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POLITICSNews roundup: Senate pledges to rewrite Republican health care billSenate pledges to rewrite Republican health care bill. Utah’s House members vote to repeal Obamacare. Chaffetz eyes Obama’s pension. Happy Friday. Republicans celebrated a decided victory in narrowly passing through the House a plan to overhaul Obamacare. But as the bill moves through the Senate, ... Senate pledges to rewrite Republican health care bill. Utah’s House members vote to repeal Obamacare. Chaffetz eyes Obama’s pension. Happy Friday. R...
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POLITICSNews roundup: Trump constantly mentions election resultsTrump constantly mentions election results. Tribal leaders say they’ll take Trump to court if he rescinds Bears Ears National Monument. Mexico’s ambassador to the U.S. raises concerns about relations, trust issues. Happy Thursday. President Donald Trump has been a little preoccupied with the 2016... Trump constantly mentions election results. Tribal leaders say they’ll take Trump to court if he rescinds Bears Ears National Monument. Mexico’s ambas...
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POLITICSNews roundup: Hillary Clinton says she ‘would be your president’ if not for FBI letter, Russian hackingHillary Clinton says she ‘would be your president’ if not for FBI letter, Russian hacking. Utah public lands official testifies to Congress that national monuments damage state economy. Hatch defends filibuster as Trump pushes for Senate rules change. Happy Wednesday. While she took responsibility... Hillary Clinton says she ‘would be your president’ if not for FBI letter, Russian hacking. Utah public lands official testifies to Congress that natio...
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POLITICSNews roundup: Trump claims Andrew Jackson was ‘really angry’ about the Civil WarTrump claims Andrew Jackson was ‘really angry’ about the Civil War. Chaffetz to return to Washington for health care vote after foot surgery. U. of Utah President David Pershing announces plan to step down. Happy Tuesday. In another departure from historical facts, President Donald Trump claimed A... Trump claims Andrew Jackson was ‘really angry’ about the Civil War. Chaffetz to return to Washington for health care vote after foot surgery. U. of Ut...
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POLITICSNews roundup: Trump applauds first 100 days in television adTrump applauds first 100 days in television ad. U. of Utah Health Care CEO resigns. Herbert agrees to not defund Planned Parenthood. Happy Monday. In a 30-second television advertisement released Monday, President Donald Trump champions his first 100 days in office. “America has rarely seen such s... Trump applauds first 100 days in television ad. U. of Utah Health Care CEO resigns. Herbert agrees to not defund Planned Parenthood. Happy Monday. I...
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POLITICSNews roundup: Trump ‘thought it would be easier’ being presidentTrump ‘thought it would be easier’ being president. Herbert weighs how to fill Chaffetz’s House seat. Utah’s congressional delegation talks Bears Ears with Interior Secretary Zinke. Happy Friday. As he nears his 100-day mark, President Donald Trump reflected on his time in office: It hasn’t been q... Trump ‘thought it would be easier’ being president. Herbert weighs how to fill Chaffetz’s House seat. Utah’s congressional delegation talks Bears Ears...
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POLITICSNews roundup: Republicans jockey to determine who will fill Chaffetz’s position as Oversight chairmanRepublicans jockey to determine who will fill Chaffetz’s position as Oversight chairman. Trump signs executive order to review national monuments. Chaffetz takes leave for emergency foot surgery. Happy Thursday. Republican Rep. Jason Chaffetz’s impending resignation from Congress will leave open o... Republicans jockey to determine who will fill Chaffetz’s position as Oversight chairman. Trump signs executive order to review national monuments. Cha...
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POLITICSNews roundup: Agencies exasperated at Trump’s slow pace in filling senior-level jobsAgencies exasperated at Trump’s slow pace in filling senior-level jobs. Interior Secretary set to review Bears Ears National Monument. Chaffetz says Michael Flynn may have acted illegally in accepting foreign funds. Happy Wednesday. President Donald Trump has moved slowly in filling Cabinet posit... Agencies exasperated at Trump’s slow pace in filling senior-level jobs. Interior Secretary set to review Bears Ears National Monument. Chaffetz says M...
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POLITICSNews roundup: Trump says grading a president’s first 100 days is ‘not very meaningful’Trump says grading a president’s first 100 days is ‘not very meaningful.’ Hatch decries Bears Ears, calls for Trump to rescind designation. UTA considers abandoning a 10-acre parcel of land. Happy Tuesday. He called the measure a “ridiculous standard.” He dismissed it as “an artificial barrier.” A... Trump says grading a president’s first 100 days is ‘not very meaningful.’ Hatch decries Bears Ears, calls for Trump to rescind designation. UTA consid...
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POLITICSNews roundup: White House’s Sean Spicer uses ‘phenomenal’ to describe controversial Trump initiativesWhite House’s Sean Spicer uses ‘phenomenal’ to describe controversial Trump initiatives. Report suggests Trump has power to rescind Bears Ears National Monument. Draper mayor pulls two site suggestions for relocated homeless shelter after public meeting. Happy Thursday. White House press secretary... White House’s Sean Spicer uses ‘phenomenal’ to describe controversial Trump initiatives. Report suggests Trump has power to rescind Bears Ears Nationa...
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POLITICSNews roundup: Trump says ‘hello’ to top Senate Democrat after months of silenceTrump says ‘hello’ to top Senate Democrat after months of silence. Utah leaders praise Trump’s executive order rolling back coal moratorium, carbon emission regulations. Hatch considers stepping aside for Mitt Romney. Happy Wednesday. After months of not talking to Democrat Sen. Chuck Schumer, Pre... Trump says ‘hello’ to top Senate Democrat after months of silence. Utah leaders praise Trump’s executive order rolling back coal moratorium, carbon em...
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POLITICSNews roundup: Trump tries to redirect Russia investigationTrump tries to redirect Russia investigation. Salt Lake County councilwoman considers a bid against Sen. Orrin Hatch. Ann Romney hopes her son will run for Utah governor in 2020. Happy Tuesday. In a series of tweets Monday night, President Donald Trump suggested that the House Intelligence Committ... Trump tries to redirect Russia investigation. Salt Lake County councilwoman considers a bid against Sen. Orrin Hatch. Ann Romney hopes her son will ru...
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POLITICSNews roundup: Trump looks to reset after implosion of health care billTrump looks to reset after implosion of health care bill. Emails reveal potential SLC ‘overflow’ homeless shelter. Majority of Utah voters approve of Trump’s job performance. Happy Monday. As Donald Trump nears the 100-day mark of his presidency, he’s looking to rebound from the short-lived attemp... Trump looks to reset after implosion of health care bill. Emails reveal potential SLC ‘overflow’ homeless shelter. Majority of Utah voters approve of ...
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POLITICSNews roundup: GOP struggling to deliver on Obamacare repeal promiseGOP struggling to deliver on Obamacare repeal promise. Utah becomes first state with .05 blood-alcohol limit for drivers. Poll: 60% of Utahns want Chaffetz to probe Trump, Russia ties. Happy Friday. For seven years, Republican politicians have made one overriding bargain with their conservative co... GOP struggling to deliver on Obamacare repeal promise. Utah becomes first state with .05 blood-alcohol limit for drivers. Poll: 60% of Utahns want Cha...
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POLITICSNews roundup: GOP health care bill looks doomed in the SenateGOP health care bill looks doomed in the Senate. Herbert still weighing bill to lower blood alcohol level. Sen. Hatch plays cheerleader for Trump’s high court nominee. Happy Wednesday. While the focus on replacing the Affordable Care Act has been on the House, and whether enough Republicans will v... GOP health care bill looks doomed in the Senate. Herbert still weighing bill to lower blood alcohol level. Sen. Hatch plays cheerleader for Trump’s hi...
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POLITICSNews roundup: GOP adds sweeteners to Obamacare replacement to buy votesGOP adds sweeteners to Obamacare replacement to buy votes. FBI director confirms Russia probe includes allegations of Trump ties. Hatch, Lee back Supreme Court nominee. Happy Tuesday. In Washington, they’re called sweeteners. To buy votes, you add a few concessions to hold outs, hoping they’ll cli... GOP adds sweeteners to Obamacare replacement to buy votes. FBI director confirms Russia probe includes allegations of Trump ties. Hatch, Lee back Supr...
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POLITICSNews roundup: White House plants aides in agencies to monitor loyalty to TrumpWhite House plants aides in agencies to monitor loyalty to Trump. Sen. Lee meets with Trump at Mar-A-Lago. Chaffetz met by protesters in N.C. Happy Monday. Most members of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet do not yet have leadership teams in place or even nominees for top deputies. But they do have... White House plants aides in agencies to monitor loyalty to Trump. Sen. Lee meets with Trump at Mar-A-Lago. Chaffetz met by protesters in N.C. Happy ...
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POLITICSNews roundup: Secretary of state hints at first strike option against North KoreaSecretary of state hints at first strike option against North Korea. Trump’s budget would help Hill, but deeply cut other programs. Replacement for Obamacare faces revolt. Happy Friday. So this happened overnight: Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said that “all of the options are on the table,” in... Secretary of state hints at first strike option against North Korea. Trump’s budget would help Hill, but deeply cut other programs. Replacement for Ob...
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POLITICSNews roundup: Trump’s budget follows nationalistic and populist rhetoricTrump’s budget follows nationalistic and populist rhetoric. ACLU membership in Utah spikes. Interior approves coal lease in central Utah. Happy Thursday. President Donald Trump released his blueprint for reshaping the American government this morning, a budget plan that slashes deeply into the Sta... Trump’s budget follows nationalistic and populist rhetoric. ACLU membership in Utah spikes. Interior approves coal lease in central Utah. Happy Thur...
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POLITICSNews roundup: GOP Senator: Let Obamacare fail if Republicans can’t agree on a replacementGOP Senator: Let Obamacare fail if Republicans can’t agree on a replacement. Trump’s 1995 tax return shows he paid a 25% tax rate. Jeremy Johnson’s big night out. Happy Wednesday. If President Donald Trump finds himself unable to broker a compromise on controversial legislation to repeal and repla... GOP Senator: Let Obamacare fail if Republicans can’t agree on a replacement. Trump’s 1995 tax return shows he paid a 25% tax rate. Jeremy Johnson’s bi...
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POLITICSNews roundup: Progressive groups looking at Obamacare repeal as chance to organizeProgressive groups looking at Obamacare repeal as chance to organize. Utah man meets Trump as a ‘victim’ of the health care law. Trump’s travel ban hits home. Happy Tuesday. The attempt to overturn Obamacare by Republicans is presenting progressive organizations with a clear target and a powerful ... Progressive groups looking at Obamacare repeal as chance to organize. Utah man meets Trump as a ‘victim’ of the health care law. Trump’s travel ban hi...
