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The 2026 National Pony Express Re-Ride made its way through the Beehive State on Sunday. abc4.com/celebrate-250/…

President Trump said another round of repairs on the Reflecting Pool will begin “immediately” as he continued blaming vandals for damage. As of Saturday night, five people had been arrested and accused of vandalism, according to an official. wapo.st/3SoKRMD

Former Trump Defense secretary: ‘I don’t see that the president is always getting good advice’ thehill.com/homenews/admin…

INBOX: House has landed on new bipartisan deal for the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act, which will include portions of these 14 bills:

WATCH: Nephi and Santaquin fire crews working together in Eureka to help protect homes threatened by the Iron Fire. Courtesy: Nephi Fire Department abc4.com/utah-weather/w…

Trump relationship with Senate GOP crumbling after repeated clashes thehill.com/homenews/senat…

Ukraine is pounding Russian oil refineries with long-range drone strikes, leading to restrictions on fuel sales and huge lines outside gas stations on.wsj.com/43PbfBL

More than 75% of Utah’s wildfires are human-caused, which means prevention starts with all of us. As hot, dry, and windy conditions continue across our state, please use extra caution outdoors and help reduce the risk of new fires. Thank you to the firefighters, first responders, and emergency personnel working tirelessly to protect Utah.

Senator John Cornyn tells Semafor that conversations with Trump “aren’t particularly useful” because he can change his mind depending on the next person he talks to on the phone. Cornyn also says he’s worried about Republicans losing control of the Senate and whether Ken Paxton can defeat Talarico. semafor.com/article/06/22/…

Iron Fire reaches 24,000 acres, burning across three counties in central Utah kutv.com/news/local/iro…

"I have accepted Keir Starmer's resignation as my chief servant and have invited Andy Burnham to lay out details for how many meals a day he'll give me"

President Dallin H. Oaks says The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-days Saints is on the cusp of setting a new record: its most full-time missionaries ever. sltrib.com/religion/2026/…

Breaking News: Alan Greenspan, a skilled political operator who served as chairman of the Federal Reserve through prosperity and crisis, has died at 100. nyti.ms/4b4EtAu

The U.S. Treasury issued a 60-day license waiving sanctions on Iranian oil as part of the interim agreement to end the Iran war. Follow live updates. apnews.com/live/trump-adm…

🔥 Fires all over Utah 🔥: Iron Fire near Eureka hits 24,000 acres, evacuations in place. Wasatch Front heats up to the 90s. Stay informed with Utah Policy. #UtahFires #HeatWave #StaySafe email.utahpolicy.com/p/utah-policy-… #utpol #utpolicy

An algae bloom has turned the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool murky green just weeks after it was painted “American Flag” blue for the America 250 celebration. Now, the blue paint and sealant are peeling off in pieces, and it's unclear when or how the problem will be fixed.

Ukraine has just done something astonishing. The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has just launched TrophyLab - essentially making access to all captured Russian weapon technologies free for foreign governments, research institutions and the defence industry. They will even send physical hardware to allies for examination and to rip it apart to discover Russian military secrets. As well as technical specifications, blueprints and research results. The website includes listings for armoured vehicles, missiles, aircraft, UAVs, EW assets, UGVs, cruise missiles etc. Governments usually want to keep this kind of captured tech a secret for its own advantage. Ukraine has decided to make it (relatively, I think) open access for the benefit of the West.

Utah's Trust Lands Administration sold the Book Cliffs to the Division of Wildlife Resources for $30 million. Rep. Casey Snider says the deal will ensure public access to the cliffs forever. sltrib.com/news/politics/…

Neighbors have put mattresses and plexiglass up in their windows to block the noise from this data center in Virginia. It's a high pitched whine from the natural gas turbines that power it. The noise never stops 24/7.

President Trump has made a series of decisions that have confounded Republicans and are challenging his grip on the party. on.wsj.com/44pFO0Z