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With Trump angering some in GOP, Libertarians say it's their time. Utah joins states suing Obama over bathroom issue. Poll: Utahns want Tribune to survive.

Happy Thursday. At a time when many traditional Republicans can't stand the thought of voting for a brash real-estate magnate who has shattered the GOP agenda, the Libertarian Party is looking pretty good. Often ignored — not even a significant factor enough to play the spoiler in past elections — many Libertarians say this could be the time for the party to have a serious role in the presidential election. [<a href="http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2016/05/never-trump-2016-elections-libertarians-213917">Politico</a>]

<strong>Topping the news: </strong>Utah and 10 other states are suing President Barack Obama over his transgender bathroom directive. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3932988-155/utah-one-of-11-states-suing"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://m.deseretnews.com/article/865655003/Utah-and-10-states-sue-Obama-administration-over-transgender-bathroom-directive.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/05/25/utah-joins-other-states-in-lawsuit-against-obama-over-transgender-bathroom-order/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>] [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/utah-suing-feds-over-transgender-policy"; target="_blank">ABC4</a>] [<a href="http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/texas-sues-transgender-bathroom_us_5745d1c8e4b055bb1170d809?ncid=tweetlnkushpmg00000016&section=politics"; target="_blank">HuffPost</a>] [<a href="http://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/nation/2016/05/25/84937076/"; target="_blank">USAToday</a>]

-> Despite claims of greater transparency, the Utah Transit Authority failed to consider public opinion before adopting a new minority service plan. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3933673-155/transparency-hiccup-uta-board-adopts-service"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> A majority of Utahns want The Salt Lake Tribune to keep publishing, while a third don't really care one way or another. [<a href="http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/9641-">UtahPolicy</a>]

<strong>Tweets of the day: </strong>From @<a href="http://www.twitter.com/MarkHalperin">MarkHalperin</a>: "If this doesn't get @MittRomney in the race, nothing will: @<a href="http://www.twitter.com/realDonaldTrump">realDonaldTrump</a> just told a rally in Anaheim that Mitt walks like a penguin."

<strong>Happy birthday</strong>: To The Tribune's Chris McDonald and Bloomberg's Derek Wallbank.

<strong>In other news:</strong> A 4.1-magnitude earthquake hit near Duchesne County Wednesday morning. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3931761-155/small-earthquake-shakes-southern-uintas"; target="_blank">Trib]</a> [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/05/25/magnitude-4-1-earthquake-shakes-duchesne-county/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>] [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/experts-trying-to-make-sense-of-northeastern-utahs-unusual-earthquake"; target="_blank">ABC4</a>] [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/41-magnitude-quake-shakes-duchesne-county"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>]

-> Lone Peak High School in Highland was evacuated due to a bomb threat Wednesday morning. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3932268-155/lone-peak-high-school-evacuated-students"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/05/25/lone-peak-high-school-students-released-after-bomb-threat-made-against-school/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>] Clayton Middle School in Salt Lake City also received a bomb threat but did not immediately evacuate. [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/bomb-threats-made-against-two-utah-schools-police-investigate-as-hoax"; target="_blank">ABC4</a>]

-> Elizabeth Smart discussed sexual assault and BYU's Honor Code on "Crime Watch Daily." [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3931800-155/watch-elizabeth-smart-discusses-byu-honor"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/05/25/watch-elizabeth-smarts-debut-as-a-special-correspondent-on-crime-watch-daily/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>]

-> The UTA increased public record fees to $15. [<a href="http://m.deseretnews.com/article/865655019/UTA-hikes-fees-for-public-records.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]

-> Uber and Lyft are becoming increasingly popular alternatives to taxis for rides to Salt Lake City International Airport. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3932358-155/slc-airport-taxicabs-have-lost-a"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> High volume travel and traffic delays are expected this Memorial Day weekend. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3926997-155/heavy-travel-expected-for-memorial-day"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> The TSA says it will keep security lines manageable this summer. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3932023-155/tsa-vows-to-keep-security-lines"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/more-tsa-employees-approved-for-summer-travel-season"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>]

-> The Better Business Bureau warns that some Utah-based alarm companies use questionable tactics to try to push sales. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3933413-155/better-business-bureau-warns-of-bad"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/05/25/home-security-scams-expected-to-skyrocket-in-utah-this-summer-bbb-says/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>] [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/utah-home-security-company-put-on-notice-by-bbb"; target="_blank">ABC4</a>]

-> 96-year-old WWII veteran 1st Lt. Dan M. Eastman was honored Wednesday. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3934200-155/96-year-old-world-war-ii-veteran-is"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://m.deseretnews.com/article/865655029/World-War-II-bomber-pilot-96-receives-Honor-Salute.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/97-year-old-wwii-veteran-receives-special-salute"; target="_blank">ABC4</a>] [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/96-year-old-wwii-bomber-pilot-honored-in-murray"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>]

-> Historic Salt Lake City Hall will be restored over the next three years. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3934052-155/historic-salt-lake-city-hall-to"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://m.deseretnews.com/article/865655034/Salt-Lake-City-County-Building-to-undergo-10M-in-repairs-seismic-upgrades.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]

-> The Utah Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee is opening public comment on Mathew Bates' appointment to the 3rd District Court. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3931676-155/committee-seeks-public-comment-on-utah"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> Utah's drug courts have helped substance abusers treat their addictions for the past 20 years. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3933021-155/salt-lake-county-celebrates-20-years"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> Food trucks will not be allowed at Scera Park during Orem's Summerfest. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3929847-155/orem-summerfest-food-truck-ban-expanded"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> Pat Bagley comments on the difference between the tourism industry's and the oil industry's impact on the economy. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/3933906-155/bagley-cartoon-utahs-best-green-economy"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

<strong>Nationally: </strong>A new State Department report says Hillary Clinton broke department rules by using her private email for government business. [<a href="http://www.latimes.com/nation/nationnow/la-na-state-department-audit-clinton-emails-20160525-snap-story.html"; target="_blank">LATimes</a>] [<a href="http://www.politico.com/story/2016/05/clinton-email-problems-223573"; target="_blank">Politico</a>] [<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/26/us/politics/hillary-clinton-emails-campaign-trust.html"; target="_blank">NYTimes</a>]

-> Donald Trump's immigration policy may have inadvertently led to an increase in immigration along the U.S.-Mexico border. [<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/on-the-mexico-border-a-surge-of-migrants-ahead-of-a-possible-trump-wall/2016/05/24/7db4e742-1c7c-11e6-82c2-a7dcb313287d_story.html?spon_con=today10"; target="_blank">WaPost</a>]

-> Trump and Bernie Sanders informally agreed to a debate in California. [<a href="http://www.politico.com/story/2016/05/trump-sanders-kimmel-debate-223594"; target="_blank">Politico</a>]

<strong>Where are they?</strong>

<ul>

<li>Rep. Jason <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/jasoninthehouse"; target="_blank">Chaffetz</a></strong> chairs an Oversight hearing titled "Social Security Administration: Information Systems Review." Later he meets with University of Utah students.</li>

<li>Rep. Chris <a href="https://twitter.com/RepChrisStewart"; target="_blank"><strong>Stewart</strong></a> attends a Memorial Day Wreath-Laying Ceremony and an Intelligence briefing. He also meets with the University of Utah. Later he meets with the Pakistan Ambassador.</li>

<li>Rep. Mia <a href="https://twitter.com/RepMiaLove"; target="_blank"><strong>Love</strong></a> attends a member meeting and meets with Utah Osher Lifelong Learning students. Later she flies back to Utah.</li>

<li>Gov. Gary <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/GovHerbert"; target="_blank">Herbert</a></strong> meets with the Division of Facilities Construction and Management. He also does a KVEL/KLCY radio interview.</li>

<li>Lt. Gov. Spencer <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/SpencerJCox"; target="_blank">Cox</a></strong> attends a Utah Leaders for Health event before meeting with Franky Sibarani, chairman of the Indonesian Investment Coordinating Board. Later he attends a Junior Achievement of Utah event at Edison Elementary School.</li>

<li>SL Co. Mayor Ben <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/MayorBenMcAdams"; target="_blank">McAdams</a></strong> attends a World Trade Center board meeting, meets with Utah state Sen. Wayne Niederhauser and attends a Wasatch Front Regional Council meeting.</li>

<li>President Barack <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/BarackObama"; target="_blank">Obama</a> </strong>visits the Ise-Jingu Shrine in Japan. He then attends several working sessions with G7 leaders.</li>

</ul>

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