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KUER will carry live coverage of the 2026 1st Congressional District Democratic primary debate, online and on air, on Wednesday, May 27, at 6 p.m. MDT.

Polls show the public takes a dim view of insider trading in Washington and supports more guardrails against corruption. The debates have scrambled ideological lines inside the Democratic Party, with more moderate lawmakers attacking progressive rivals over past stock trades.

Despite the numbers not in the GOP’s favor in the 1st Congressional District, the party’s candidate — and one prominent Democrat — still thinks he has a chance of winning.

Utah’s newly redrawn district lines have reshaped the political landscape, and the Republican and Democratic nominating conventions will be the first demonstration of how the new map will play out.

The Democratic congressional hopeful was in hot water after offensive internet comments he made in his 20s resurfaced. It’s a real-world example of younger generations coming to grips with formative years lived largely online.

As one Democratic hopeful’s internet past resurfaces, political observers say it’s a signal of Democratic politics in the state becoming increasingly “mean.”

New Hampshire Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen announced the trip. Joining her will be Curtis, Thom Tillis of North Carolina and Democrat Jacky Rosen of Nevada. The senators' stop in Taiwan could draw scrutiny from China.

Utah is at the forefront of a states' rights battle with prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket. It's over the definition of gambling and whether states can keep these smartphone apps out.

Utah’s congressional delegation introduced a resolution to roll back the rules that govern the vast monument. Conservation groups worry the move will harm southern Utah’s landscape and protected areas across the West.

Congressman Owens’ decision comes in the wake of Utah’s long-fought redistricting and a court-appointed map with a Democratic-leaning district. Owens unsuccessfully sued to stop the map.

Steve Pearce, a former Republican congressman from New Mexico, would next need to clear a vote in the full Senate in the coming weeks to be confirmed.

Steve Pearce, Trump's pick to lead the Bureau of Land Management, said he would not propose large-scale sales of public lands.