> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://utahpolitics.news/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Morning News Fix: Americans want checks and balances on Trump - URL: https://utahpolitics.news/morning-news-fix-5/ - Published: 2024-11-26T15:20:37.000Z - Updated: 2024-11-26T15:20:37.000Z - Description: Americans want checks and balances on Trump. Anti-trans member of Congress used to be pro-transgender rights. Utah's election results are certified. - Author: Bryan Schott ## Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024 ### ⏰ Tick Tock 21 days until the Electoral College meets. (12/17/2024) 41 days until Congress certifies the presidential election. (1/6/2025) 55 days until Donald Trump is inaugurated. (1/20/2024) 56 days to the start of the 2025 Utah Legislature. (1/21/2025) ### 👀 Here are some stories that caught my attention this morning: 1. "A top adviser to President-elect Donald Trump asked potential administration nominees to give him monthly consulting fees in exchange for advocating for them to Trump, a written review by Trump’s legal team concluded." \[[Washington Post](https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/11/25/trump-epshteyn-legal-review-conflicts/?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] 2. "A CBS News-YouGov poll this weekend, for instance, shows three-quarters of Americans disagree with Trump’s claim that he should be able to appoint leaders of government agencies without Senate hearings or approval. And a majority of Republicans say the Senate should hold hearings and vote on whether to confirm those leaders." \[[Washington Post](https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/11/25/poll-republicans-want-check-trump/?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] 3. Nancy Mace, now targeting transgender lawmaker, called herself "pro-transgender rights" in 2023\. \[[CNN](https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/25/politics/nancy-mace-transgender-rights-comments/index.html?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] 4. Trump "Border Czar" pledges to throw Denver mayor in jail if his city resists mass deportations. \[[Daily Beast](https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-border-czar-pledges-to-throw-denver-mayor-in-jail-if-his-city-resists-mass-deportations/?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] 5. Trump's expanding business ties come under ethics spotlight. \[[The Hill](https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5009003-trump-businesses-conflicts/?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] 6. Texas bill would reclassify abortion drugs as controlled substances. \[[Texas Tribune](https://www.texastribune.org/2024/11/25/abortion-texas-pills-controlled-substance/?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] ## Sign up for Utah Political Watch Independent news and commentary about politics in Utah Subscribe Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. ### 📰 Tuesday's headlines Salt Lake County Council member says top aide - a high-ranking GOP official - was targeted by fellow council member. \[[Tribune](https://www.sltrib.com/news/2024/11/26/salt-lake-county-council/?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] Utah election results certified: Here's how Trump really did. \[[Deseret News](https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/11/25/utah-2024-election-certified/?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] Judge rejects request to sideline a San Jose State volleyball player on grounds she's transgender. \[[Associated Press](https://apnews.com/article/transgender-san-jose-women-volleyball-judge-ruling-a45e6751924f73abd5ba5d786d43f5a3?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] John Curtis wants to create an AI tool to help Americans identify scam attempts. \[[Deseret News](https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/11/25/john-curtis-wants-to-create-an-ai-tool-to-help-americans-identify-scam-attempts/?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] A tale of 2 briefs - Sen. Mike Lee and the Church of Jesus Christ both file in support of Texas' porn law. \[[Deseret News](https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/11/25/mike-lee-and-faith-groups-support-texas-porn-id-law/?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] New stream gauges to help track if conserved water really makes it to Great Salt Lake. \[[Fox 13](https://www.fox13now.com/news/great-salt-lake-collaborative/new-stream-gauges-to-help-track-if-conserved-water-really-makes-it-to-great-salt-lake?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] Former Utah Farm Bureau president sentenced for assaulting farm work. \[[Fox 13](https://www.fox13now.com/news/crime/former-utah-farm-bureau-president-sentenced-for-assaulting-farm-worker?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] Lawmakers condemn DA Sim Gill's handling of plea deals in repeat offender DV cases. \[[KUTV](https://kutv.com/news/2news-investigates/lawmakers-condemn-da-sim-gills-handling-of-plea-deals-in-repeat-offender-dv-cases?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] ****Thank you for reading Utah Political Watch.** ****Support from readers makes this publication possible.** ****Please consider becoming a paid subscriber or making a one-time donation.**