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Sen. Mike Lee tees up assault on Social Security
In a long social media thread, Lee claimed Social Security is a "classic bait and switch" and an "outdated, mismanaged system"
Morning News Fix: No room for error
Republicans have a razor-thin majority in Congress. Complaints about anti-trans PAC referred to Utah AG. Senate Republicans plan to tackle border security first.
Utah Parents United wants lawmakers to ban fluoride in the state's drinking water
The right-wing group also takes aim at Utah's largest teachers union in legislative push.
Utah House Speaker funds PAC behind anti-trans campaign ad blitz
House Speaker Mike Schultz is the lone donor to Preserving Utah Values
Morning News Fix: A razor-thin majority for the GOP
Republicans could have a one-seat majority in Congress. Sen. Mike Lee is coaching Congressional staffers. Utah will assist Trump's mass deportations.
Utah Republicans step up: Moore, Owens and Maloy claim key roles in 119th Congress
Rep. Burgess Owens is in the running to chair the House Education and Workforce Committee
Morning News Fix: Americans want checks and balances on Trump
Americans want checks and balances on Trump. Anti-trans member of Congress used to be pro-transgender rights. Utah's election results are certified.
Revenue projections miss the mark: Utah lawmakers facing possible $225M-$700M revenue shortfall next year
Corporate and individual income tax collections plummet. Those revenues are used to fund education and some social programs.
Morning News Fix: Will Trump get a honeymoon?
Americans are happy or satisfied that Trump won. Inflation and the national debt put Trump's campaign promises at risk. Sean Reyes held official meetings at a private club.
Morning News Fix: Why did Kamala Harris lose?
The economy and inflation decided the 2024 election. Utah lawmaker says birth certificates for transgender people is 'an issue.' Trump plans to shake up the FBI.
Podcasts
The Legislature plays Calvinball with redistricting rules
Ben McAdams is back
'People want fighters right now.' Sen. Nate Blouin on his congressional campaign
Will the maps stand?
I feel like Dora the Explorer
Schrödinger's election fraud
A pretzel of financial shenanigans
Expand or extinct: Democrats' 2030 redistricting crisis
Morning Memo
Mike Lee shares video from antisemitic podcaster who blamed Israel for Charlie Kirk shooting
Utah lawmakers try to 'Michael Scott' their way out of gerrymandering mess
You snooze, you lose: Did Utah lawmakers miss their chance to appeal the gerrymandering ruling?
Another Spencer Cox for president trial balloon?
Post-Dobbs abortion rates are up-including in Utah
Utah earns an 'F' for its gun laws
Lawmakers want to fast-track election court cases, shift signature rules for 2026 election
Utah special session freezes out the public: No hearings, fast votes
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