Utah Political Watch (Page 16)

Mike Lee shares video from antisemitic podcaster who blamed Israel for Charlie Kirk shooting

Utah Republican amplifies Ian Carroll - a Pizzagate promoter who has pushed antisemitic conspiracy theories

By Bryan Schott

/ 19 Dec 2025

Mike Lee shares video from antisemitic podcaster who blamed Israel for Charlie Kirk shooting

Rep. Mike Kennedy, architect of Utah's transgender care ban, votes against federal crackdown

Utah Republican Rep. Mike Kennedy—architect of Utah’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors—broke with most of his party on Wednesday, voting against Rep. Marjorie Taylor

By Bryan Schott

/ 18 Dec 2025

Rep. Mike Kennedy, architect of Utah's transgender care ban, votes against federal crackdown

Utah lawmakers try to 'Michael Scott' their way out of gerrymandering mess

⏰ Tick Tock 15 days - First day candidates (except Congressional candidates) can file for the 2026 election. (1/2/2026) 33 days - Start of the 2026 Utah Legislature (1/20/2026)

By Bryan Schott

/ 18 Dec 2025

Utah lawmakers try to 'Michael Scott' their way out of gerrymandering mess

Dan Bongino is on his way out as FBI No. 2 after less than a year. Sen. Mike Lee's hype isn't aging well

FBI deputy director Dan Bongino is expected to leave in the coming weeks after less than a year on the job. Utah Sen. Mike Lee, one of Bongino’s loudest

By Bryan Schott

/ 17 Dec 2025

Dan Bongino is on his way out as FBI No. 2 after less than a year. Sen. Mike Lee's hype isn't aging well

Press Room recap: Gerrymandering drama, World Cup grifting, and War with Venezuela?

We covered a lot of ground in last-night's subscriber-only livestream. If you missed it, here are some highlights: The Legislature's Gerrymandering Stalling Tactics The

By Bryan Schott

/ 17 Dec 2025

You snooze, you lose: Did Utah lawmakers miss their chance to appeal the gerrymandering ruling?

Plaintiffs say lawmakers blew appeal deadlines-twice-as the 2026 clock winds down

By Bryan Schott

/ 16 Dec 2025

You snooze, you lose: Did Utah lawmakers miss their chance to appeal the gerrymandering ruling?

Another Spencer Cox for president trial balloon?

Could Cox turn anti-Big Tech bluster into a 2028 presidential run?

By Bryan Schott

/ 15 Dec 2025

Another Spencer Cox for president trial balloon?

Analysis: Utah Republicans retreat on anti-union law to dodge a 2026 ballot backlash

40% of Utah voters who signed the referendum challenging HB267 were Republicans.

By Bryan Schott

/ 11 Dec 2025

Analysis: Utah Republicans retreat on anti-union law to dodge a 2026 ballot backlash

Post-Dobbs abortion rates are up-including in Utah

⏰ Tick Tock 22 days - First day candidates (except Congressional candidates) can file for the 2026 election. (1/2/2026) 40 days - Start of the 2026 Utah Legislature (1/20/2026)

By Bryan Schott

/ 11 Dec 2025

Post-Dobbs abortion rates are up-including in Utah

Utah earns an 'F' for its gun laws

⏰ Tick Tock 23 days - First day candidates (except Congressional candidates) can file for the 2026 election. (1/2/2026) 41 days - Start of the 2026 Utah Legislature (1/20/2026)

By Bryan Schott

/ 10 Dec 2025

Lawmakers want to fast-track election court cases, shift signature rules for 2026 election

On the house! We're making this one available to all readers. If you find it valuable, consider becoming a paid subscriber—your support is what keeps this kind

By Bryan Schott

/ 9 Dec 2025

Lawmakers want to fast-track election court cases, shift signature rules for 2026 election