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Donald Trump is terrifying world leaders. Huntsmans buy The Tribune. Cruz demands loyalty pledge for Utah delegates.

Happy Thursday. President Barack Obama is trying but failing to reassure foreign leaders convinced that Donald Trump will be the next president of the United States. They're in full-boil panic. Trump, it appears, has become the starting point for what feels like every government-to-government interaction. "They're scared and they're trying to understand how real this is," said one American official in touch with foreign leaders. [<a href="http://www.politico.com/story/2016/04/trump-terrifies-world-leaders-222233">Politico</a>]

<strong>Topping the news: </strong>The well-known Huntsman family announced yesterday that it is buying The Salt Lake Tribune in hopes of prolonging its "independent voice." [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3799365-155/huntsman-family-buying-the-salt-lake"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865652595/Salt-Lake-Tribune-to-be-sold-to-Paul-Huntsman.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/salt-lake-tribune-sold-to-member-of-the-huntsman-family"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/04/20/editor-of-salt-lake-tribune-discusses-sale-of-newspaper-to-huntsman-family/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>] [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/huntsman-family-to-purchase-salt-lake-tribune"; target="_blank">ABC4</a>] [<a href="http://kuer.org/post/salt-lake-tribune-sold-huntsman-family"; target="_blank">KUER</a>] If the deal goes through, Paul Huntsman will be the official owner. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3800481-155/about-paul-huntsman-the-potential-next"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] Some are questioning what direction he could take the editorial staff. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3800764-155/questions-arise-about-direction-a-new"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] Local leaders reacted to the announcement. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3799655-155/biskupski-hatch-mormon-church-others-react"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] Here's a brief history of past owners of the Tribune. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3799788-155/a-brief-history-of-salt-lake"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> A request from GOP presidential candidate Ted Cruz' campaign that Utah Republicans who want to be delegates at the July convention to pledge unwavering support to Cruz, no matter what, is rubbing some Utahns the wrong way.<strong> </strong>[<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3796514-155/cruz-demand-for-pledge-of-support"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> Larry Flynt, founder of "Hustler" magazine, is allegedly threatening to send Utah lawmakers a copy of the magazine in protest of the resolution. [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/04/20/larry-flynt-may-be-sending-hustler-to-the-utah-legislature-to-protest-porn-resolution/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>] [<a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/apr/20/hustler-responds-to-utahs-anti-porn-resolution-by-/"; target="_blank">WaTimes</a>]

-> Sens. Mike Lee and Orrin Hatch hope to gain quick approval for nominee Ronald G. Russell to serve on the U.S. District Court for Utah, but they still have no intention of making efforts to approve a new Supreme Court Justice. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3800878-155/hatch-lee-want-quick-vote-on"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

<strong>Tweets of the day: </strong>From <a class="ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav" href="https://twitter.com/mattdpearce">@<span class="u-linkComplex-target">mattdpearce</span></a>: "This concludes People Had Strong Opinions About Harriet Tubman On U.S. Currency Day. Next up, stay tuned for episode 723 of Election Hell."

From <a class="ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav" href="https://twitter.com/WSHHVlDEOS">@<span class="u-linkComplex-target">WSHHVlDEOS</span></a>: "Rappers about to go hard dropping rap lines to Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill "

<strong>Happy Birthday: </strong>To Dell Smith, district director for Rep. Chris Stewart, and Tribune reader Allison Noble.

<strong>Tune in: </strong>Seismologist Katherine Whidden, Wade Matthews of the Utah Division of Emergency Management, seismology consultant Ivan Wong and Tribune reporter Emma Penrod join Jennifer Napier-Pearce to talk about new probability data that predicts a devastating earthquake is likely along the Wasatch Front in the next 50 years and how Utahns are preparing. Watch Trib Talk live at <span class="aBn"><span class="aQJ">12:15 p.m. MT</span></span> on <a href="http://sltrib.com/"; target="_blank">sltrib.com</a>.

<strong>In other news: </strong>Lawmakers butted heads at the idea of a Bears Ears National Monument and passed two controversial resolutions out of committee. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3796272-155/lawmakers-say-tribal-support-for-bears"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865652634/GOP-Democratic-lawmakers-get-testy-over-Utahs-public-lands-fight.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/republicans-and-democrats-exchange-harsh-words-over-bears-ears"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/04/20/debate-over-proposed-bears-ears-national-monument-heats-up-on-capitol-hill/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>] [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/top-stories/commission-votes-to-withhold-information-on-possible-public-lands-lawsuit"; target="_blank">ABC4</a>] [<a href="http://kuer.org/post/lawmakers-take-first-step-get-monument-fight"; target="_blank">KUER</a>] [<a href="http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/9234-">UtahPolicy</a>]

-> Gov. Gary Herbert called for lawmakers to oppose a national monument at Bears Ears during next month's special session. [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865652607/Utah-to-take-stand-against-proposed-Bears-Ears-National-Monument-lawmaker-says.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/herbert-calls-for-special-session-to-pass-anti-monument-resolution"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/04/20/gov-herbert-calls-special-legislative-session-on-national-monument-education-initiatives/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>]

-> A majority of Utahns would give the state Legislature a passing grade for its work this year but only 3 percent say it would be an "A." [<a href="http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/9235-">UtahPolicy</a>]

-> After Gov. Herbert signed the state's anti-porn resolution at a ceremony yesterday, a Twitter fight erupted between Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox and Republican gubernatorial challenger Jonathan Johnson's campaign spokeswoman. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3800573-155/utahs-anti-porn-resolution-leads-to-spat"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865652610/Lt-Gov-Spencer-Cox-calls-GOP-opponent-hypocritical-for-criticizing-porn.html?pg=all"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/utah-lt-gov-spencer-cox-calls-out-jonathan-johnson-over-porn"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>]

 

 

-> Democrat state Sen. Jim Dabakis doesn't like the idea of spending taxpayer money on a cooking show instead of education. [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/utah-senator-says-taxpayers-should-not-be-funding-tv-cooking-show"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>]

-> State Rep. Merrill Nelson wants a committee to put an end to consideration of racial and gender diversity when recommending potential judicial appointees to the governor. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3801418-155/utah-lawmaker-wants-to-exclude-diversity"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> State Rep. Kraig Powell announced yesterday that he will not run for re-election. [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865652657/Rep-Kraig-Powell-ends-campaign-to-avoid-divisiveness.html?pg=all"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]

-> Protestors, many of whom identify as victims of sexual assault, gathered at Brigham Young University yesterday to call for change in Honor Code practices. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3799848-155/i-thought-i-was-the-only"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865652611/80-protesters-rally-at-BYU-to-ask-for-honor-code-amnesty-for-sexual-assault-victims.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/group-rallies-to-change-byus-rape-reporting-policy"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/04/20/protesters-call-on-byu-to-make-changes-regarding-honor-code-and-sexual-assault-survivors/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>] [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/group-delivers-petition-to-byu-requests-honor-code-clause-protecting-student-sex-assault-victims"; target="_blank">ABC4</a>] [<a href="http://bigstory.ap.org/article/1d5a9f98680b44189bb9bcd88cc0c85d/byu-students-investigated-school-after-reporting-rape"; target="_blank">AP</a>] [<a href="http://time.com/4302460/byu-students-protest-honor-code-charges-for-rape-victim/?xid=tcoshare"; target="_blank">TIME</a>] BYU released a video featuring President Kevin Worthen responding to criticism about the way the school handles sexual assault. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3799396-155/byu-releases-video-statement-on-campus"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865652591/VIDEO-BYU-President-Kevin-Worthen-says-university-will-improve-response-for-sexual-assault-victims.html?pg=all"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/byu-president-addresses-sexual-assault-honor-code-policies-in-new-video"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/04/20/byu-pres-worthen-talks-about-changes-to-how-school-handles-sexual-assault-cases/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>]

-> The sheriff's deputy who reported a rape victim to the BYU Honor Code Office was allegedly warned against doing so beforehand. [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/sheriffs-deputy-was-warned-not-to-report-victim-to-byu-honor-code-office"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>]

-> Nearly a million Utah residents will participate in today's Great Utah ShakeOut event, meant to prepare the state for the anticipated high-impact earthquake. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3799023-155/great-utah-shakeout-preparing-for-the"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] The American Red Cross is also working to educate people about what to do if an earthquake strikes. [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/are-you-ready-for-the-big-one-utah-red-cross-teaches-safety-tips"; target="_blank">ABC4</a>]

-> Some counties are eligible for federal aid because of the drought. [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/farms-in-nevada-utah-counties-made-eligible-for-drought-aid-04-20-2016"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>]

-> According to a report from the American Lung Association, SLC is the sixth worst city in the nation when it comes to air quality. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3799747-155/american-lung-association-ranks-slc-in"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865652605/Salt-Lake-County-sues-Volkswagen-for-alleged-air-pollution-violations.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/report-utah-has-2-of-the-7-worst-cities-for-air-pollution-in-us"; target="_blank">APviaKUTV</a>] [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/2016-state-of-the-air-report-gives-most-of-utah-a-failing-grade"; target="_blank">ABC4</a>]

-> SL Co. is suing Volkswagen for selling cars designed to cheat on emissions tests in Utah. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3800880-155/salt-lake-county-suing-volkswagen-saying"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865652605/Salt-Lake-County-sues-Volkswagen-for-alleged-air-pollution-violations.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/salt-lake-county-district-attorney-sues-volkswagen-for-emissions-air-quality-violations"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/04/20/salt-lake-d-a-suing-volkswagen-over-air-quality-violations/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>] [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/salt-lake-county-sues-volkswagen-over-dieselgate-emissions"; target="_blank">ABC4</a>]

-> A privately funded electric bicycle program was announced by state officials yesterday. [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/state-unveils-electric-bicycle-program-provided-by-private-donations"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>]

-> The SLC Council approved a motion to name a portion of 900 South after Harvey Milk, the first openly gay political leader in the nation. [<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/salt-lake-city-harvey-milk-boulevard_us_57173eece4b06f35cb712f6d"; target="_blank">HuffPost</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865652579/Salt-Lake-City-votes-to-name-road-for-gay-leader-Harvey-Milk.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/04/19/slc-council-votes-to-rename-street-harvey-milk-boulevard-after-lgbt-rights-leader/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>] [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/council-approves-harvey-milk-blvd-in-slc"; target="_blank">ABC4</a>] [<a href="http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Salt-Lake-City-debates-naming-street-after-Harvey-7258461.php"; target="_blank">SFGate</a>]

-> Ogden City leaders say a blighted neighborhood provides an opportunity for redevelopment. [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/04/20/ogden-city-says-blighted-neighborhood-a-chance-for-redevelopment/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>]

-> Davis County Attorney Troy Rawlings will be aided with state funding as he investigates deeper into controversy surrounding former Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3800544-155/davis-county-attorney-getting-state-funds"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> A judge has granted the release of a Provo resident who was an Oregon wildlife refuge occupier that identified himself as "Captain Moroni." [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3801035-155/judge-orders-release-of-provo-man"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] Another occupier was arrested in southern Utah. [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/man-charged-with-participation-in-oregon-standoff-arrested-in-southern-utah"; target="_blank">APviaKUTV</a>]

-> A Utahn who previously served as a missionary in Ecuador is putting together a fundraiser for earthquake victims. [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/04/20/utahn-who-served-mission-in-ecuador-starts-fundraiser-for-earthquake-victims/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>]

-> Middle schoolers in West Jordan are facing discipline after allegedly distributing their parent's prescription medication at school. [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865652604/Middle-school-students-handed-out-parents-prescription-meds-in-class-police-say.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/5-middle-school-students-could-face-charges-for-prescription-drugs-at-school"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/04/20/police-students-could-face-charges-after-giving-out-prescription-drugs-at-school/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>]

-> A recent study shows that 10 percent of veterans with military sexual trauma end up homeless. [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865652603/Study-One-in-10-vets-with-military-sexual-trauma-end-up-homeless.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://kuer.org/post/military-sexual-trauma-associated-higher-risk-homelessness"; target="_blank">KUER</a>]

-> Millennials aren't buying houses due to lack of affordability. [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/whats-keeping-millennials-from-buying-homes"; target="_blank">ABC4</a>]

-> Pat Bagley gives his take on the potential new management of The Salt Lake Tribune. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/3801251-155/bagley-cartoon-under-new-management"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

<strong>Nationally: </strong>Harriet Tubman will replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill, but $5 and $10 bills are also set to change. [<a href="http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-harriet-tubman-20-bill-20160420-story.html"; target="_blank">LATimes</a>] [<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/21/us/women-currency-treasury-harriet-tubman.html?_r=0"; target="_blank">NYTimes</a>] [<a href="http://thehill.com/policy/finance/banking-financial-institutions/277030-treasury-new-20-will-feature-harriet-tubman-on"; target="_blank">TheHill</a>] [<a href="http://time.com/4301127/harriet-tubman-20-dollar-bill-alexander-hamilton-andrew-jackson/"; target="_blank">TIME</a>] [<a href="http://www.wsj.com/articles/harriet-tubman-to-be-added-to-20-bill-1461170454"; target="_blank">WSJ</a>]  Though many are excited about the changes, conservatives like former presidential candidate Ben Carson are skeptical about the move. [<a href="http://bigstory.ap.org/article/c5dfba425ed14ad782e7a38ccb825d23/ben-carson-cool-idea-tubman-20-bill"; target="_blank">AP</a>] [<a href="http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/carson-keep-jackson-on-20-put-tubman-on-2-bill/article/2589079"; target="_blank">WaExaminer</a>]

-> GOP front-runner Donald Trump is thinking strategically, which some say could help him find renewed favor in the eyes of voters. [<a href="http://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-0420-mcmanus-trump-delegate-strategy-20160420-column.html"; target="_blank">LATimes</a>] [<a href="http://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-trump-im-not-going-to-blow-it-1461200705"; target="_blank">WSJ</a>]

-> Republican presidential candidate John Kasich said yesterday he doesn't believe competitor Ted Cruz has a better shot at winning the race than he does. [<a href="http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/277003-kasich-cruz-mathematically-eliminated-just-like-me"; target="_blank">TheHill</a>] [<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2016/04/20/politics/john-kasich-florida-delegates/"; target="_blank">CNN</a>]

-> Democratic leaders are putting pressure on Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders to solicit more support from southern states, where front-runner Hillary Clinton has a stronghold. [<a href="http://www.politico.com/story/2016/04/bernie-sanders-south-black-voters-222220"; target="_blank">Politico</a>]

-> Some say even if Sanders loses, he can still lead a political revolution. [<a href="http://www.vox.com/2016/3/15/11242926/bernie-sanders-political-revolution-future"; target="_blank">Vox</a>]

<strong>Where are they?</strong>

<ul>

<li>Rep. Jason <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/jasoninthehouse"; target="_blank">Chaffetz</a></strong> meets with Utah Pork Producers, votes and returns to Utah.</li>

<li>Rep. Chris <a href="https://twitter.com/RepChrisStewart"; target="_blank"><strong>Stewart</strong></a> sits down for a meeting with the president of Salt Lake Community College and a House Intelligence Committee briefing. He also hits a meeting with the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt, casts votes and flies back to Utah.</li>

<li>Rep. Mia <a href="https://twitter.com/RepMiaLove"; target="_blank"><strong>Love</strong></a> participates in meetings with constituents and with the president of Salt Lake Community College. She also submits votes and heads the Annual Campaign for Life gala.</li>

<li>Gov. Gary <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/GovHerbert"; target="_blank">Herbert</a></strong> attends an Honor Flight send off and holds Utah Court of Appeals judicial interviews.</li>

<li>State Auditor John <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/FrugalDougall"; target="_blank">Dougall</a></strong> joins in a meeting with the State Board of Education's audit subcommittee and hits the Summit County GOP convention.</li>

<li>President Barack <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/BarackObama"; target="_blank">Obama</a></strong> takes a family photo with Gulf Cooperation Council leaders at Diriyah Palace and goes to three sessions of the U.S.-Gulf Cooperation Council Summit. He later <span lang="EN">delivers a statement to the press and departs from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to London, where he will stay the night.</span></li>

</ul>

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