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Livestream with me!
We had a lively and informative livestream last night discussing the first meeting of the redistricting committee, breaking down some proposed congressional maps, and Sen. Brady Brammer's surprise redistricting bill.
It was so interesting, Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz popped in to check it out!
If you missed it, you can watch a replay here.
Join us tonight at 6:30, and we'll do it all again. Here's where to watch:
Americans really don't feel great about the economy right now
Most Americans aren't feeling very rosy about the state of the economy right now.
The latest YouGov polling shows 55% of Americans say the U.S. economy is getting worse, while just 19% say it's getting better. 21% say it's about the same.
Those are nearly the same results from a year ago, when 47% said the economy was worsening, while 20% said it was getting better.
A plurality of Americans (41%) say their personal finances are about the same as they were a year ago. 38% say their finances are worsening, while just 16% say they're better off financially.
Again, that falls right in line with Americans' attitudes about the topic when they were measured a year ago when 42% said their family finances were about the same and 40% said they were worse off financially.
Those pessimistic feelings about the economy could get worse. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development is forecasting a significant slowdown for the U.S. economy over the next year, mostly because of President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Tuesday morning's headlines
Utah and the west
Redistricting redux: How Utah Republicans plan to redefine "fair" maps. [Utah Political Watch]
Measles outbreak growing in parts of Arizona and Utah, health officials say. [NBC News]
GOP lawmakers push for Charlie Kirk memorial on UVU campus; some students oppose move. [KSL]
Nuclear energy could be the "holy grail" for the West's rising energy demands, Cox says. [Salt Lake Tribune]
Millcreek Mayor Jeff Silvestrini, city's first mayor, announces sudden plan to retire. [KSL]
Another investigation reveals concerns of favoritism, intimidation by Wasatch County Sheriff. [Fox 13]
Smithfield city councilman resigns after confrontation with police. [KSL]
This popular national park in Utah will soon dump its portable toilets. [Salt Lake Tribune]
Ogden City leaders plan to build surf wave in middle of Weber River. [KUTV]
Officials release preliminary report on tornadoes that destroyed southern Utah homes. [Fox 13]
Nation
President Donald Trump will meet with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries later this week as the deadline to avoid a government shutdown looms. [CNN]
The Secret Service dismantled a sophisticated cache of devices capable of crashing the cellular network near the U.N. headquarters. [New York Times]
World
European allies warn they will shoot down Russian jets or drones that violate NATO airspace. [CNN]
China buys Argentine soybeans after tax drop, leaving US farmers sidelined. [Reuters]
Media
Late night host Jimmy Kimmel will return to his program tonight following last week's decision to take him off the air. [Variety]