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A group of mostly Western U.S. Senators is demanding answers on why the U.S. Forest Service has fallen behind on efforts to reduce hazardous wildfire fuels. The 12 senators – all Democrats – are from Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico and other wildfire-impacted states.
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Utah Gov. Cox appealed for civility after Charlie Kirk's murder. Did America listen?
After right-wing activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox called for civility. NPR's Steve Inskeep spoke with him at a meeting of the Western Governors' Association.
Results of Elmore County hand recount doesn’t change election outcome
On Monday, the Secretary of State’s office recounted 3193 ballots by hand after an initial audit found 373 votes in the November 4th election had not been tallied.
New election results expected today in Elmore County
New election results are expected today in Elmore County, where four school-related elections — including one decided by a single vote — could shift.
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Idaho’s DOGE Task Force is recommending the legislature consolidate or eliminate six government entities next year. -
About 300 ballots in Elmore County were not counted in the results of the Nov. 4 election, prompting an investigation into what caused the discrepancy. -
The measure would compel the Justice Department to release files regarding convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. It will soon head to the desk of President Trump, who has said he would sign it. -
Union leaders for federal employees said they're glad the shutdown is over, but morale remains low. -
The first ever disruption to the nation's largest anti-hunger program came as a shock. It's shaken trust in the program for some and stoked concern that it could happen again.
