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GOP Ex-Congressman Chris Cannon, Who Impeached Bill Clinton, Dead at 73

Republican former Congressman Chris Cannon (R-UT) has died at 73 years old, his family has confirmed. Cannon hailed from a prominent Utah family and played a role in the impeachment of former President Bill Clinton. He represented Utah's 3rd congressional district from 1997 to 2009. He died unexpectedly Wednesday, according…

Utah Election Official Hit with Felony Charges for Illegally Shredding, Mishandling Ballots

Prosecutors in Utah have filed felony charges against a former county clerk over allegations she has been illegally shredding and mishandling ballots in both the 2020 and 2022 election cycles. Alaina Lofgran, including three felonies and other counts related to the alleged mishandling and shredding of ballots from both the…

Utah Mayor Deals Blow to Mitt Romney, Announces Primary Challenge to Take His Senate Seat: ‘Enough Is Enough’

A Utah mayor has dealt a massive blow to Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) and announced he is launching a primary challenge for the Republican senator's seat in the next election. He is the first candidate to officially challenge Romney. Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs, a Republican, said: “I love my children,…

Republican Lawmaker’s Home Vandalized in Utah

A Republican Utah lawmaker’s home was vandalized this week with messages spray-painted over the front of the building. The nature of the messages points to people who are upset at the lawmaker’s position on certain transgender issues. Republican state Sen. Mike Kennedy’s door was spray-painted red with the words “fash,”…

Utah School Feeds Insects to Children, Teaches Them Cows Are Destroying the Planet

A Utah middle school has been found to be teaching children that cows are destroying the planet while feeding them bugs instead of meat. Utah's Nebo School District gave sixth-grade students "disgusting" insects to eat last week as part of an English assignment on "climate change." Teachers claimed that feeding…

GOP Gov Tells California to Pound Sand: ‘Stay in CA Instead of Coming as Refugees to Utah’

Utah's Republican Governor Spencer Cox has told people to “stay in California” after his state has suffered a massive influx of Californians in recent years. Over the last ten years, Utah has experienced a large rise in people moving to the state after fleeing the oppressive laws and taxes of…

Utah Bans Sex-Change Surgeries and Transgender Treatments for Children

Utah has officially banned sex-change surgeries and transgender treatments for children across the state. On Saturday, Utah's Republican Gov. Spencer Cox signed a bill that will ban minors from being put through the so-called "gender-affirming" treatments. The bill, dubbed SB0016, was sponsored by Republican state Sen. Michael Kennedy in December. Kennedy…

FBI Official Arrested for Sexually Abusing Multiple Children

An FBI official has been arrested and charged with sexually abusing multiple children, according to reports. 65-year-old Robert Alexander Smith, an employee with the FBI's Salt Lake City Division, is accused of sexually molesting at least 5 young girls at his home in Stansbury Park, Utah. The FBI has responded…

Mitt Romney Says He May Not Run for Reelection in 2024

Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) has revealed that he might not run for reelection in 2024. He spoke about his future plans in politics to The Hill and it appears he sees the writing on the wall because he said he hasn’t decided whether to run. “I’m going to cross that…

Top Trump Ally Prepares to Take Down Mitt Romney in Utah

A top ally of President Donald Trump is preparing to deal a severe blow to Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) in Utah. Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes is getting ready to mount a primary challenge against Romney. Reyes has been elected statewide three times and would be a formidable opponent for…