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Sen. Jeff Flake relishes role as anti-Trump guy. Chaffetz says Trump should release tax returns. AG Reyes holds 35-point lead.

Happy Thursday. Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona has carved out an interesting niche as a Republican: He's the guy against his own party's nominee. Flake is relishing his new role as an anti-Donald Trump guy, declaring that, "I don't think he should win if he continues to campaign as he is." [<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2016/08/25/sen-jeff-flake-relishes-role-as-republican-trump-critic-he-cant-help-himself/">WaPost</a>]

<strong>Topping the news: </strong>Rep. Jason Chaffetz says Donald Trump should release his tax returns and that both Trump and Hillary Clinton should release more information on their personal health. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4276924-155/jason-chaffetz-says-trump-should-release"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2016/08/24/politics/jason-chaffetz-donald-trump-tax-returns-kimono-hillary-clinton/index.html"; target="_blank">CNN</a>] [<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/08/05/us/elections/presidential-tax-returns.html?ref=politics"; target="_blank">NYTimes</a>]

-> A new poll found that a big majority of Utah voters don't want to see Sen. Orrin Hatch run for an eighth term in 2018, a move Hatch is currently considering. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4275879-155/poll-sen-orrin-hatch-should-not"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes holds a 35-point lead over his Democratic challenger, Jon Harper, a new poll shows. [<a href="http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/10593-">UtahPolicy</a>]

-> Trump is considering a "softening" on his immigration plan, no longer intending mass deportations, but the details are fuzzy. [<a href="http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/donald-trump-openly-weighs-massive-immigration-reversal-n637426"; target="_blank">NBCNews</a>] [<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2016/08/24/politics/donald-trump-immigration-deportations-citizenship/"; target="_blank">CNN</a>] [<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-softening-on-immigration-many-of-his-supporters-dont-seem-to-mind/2016/08/24/668f91e2-6a0c-11e6-ba32-5a4bf5aad4fa_story.html"; target="_blank">WaPost</a>]

<strong>Tweets of the day: </strong>From @<a href="https://twitter.com/danpfeiffer"; target="_blank">danpfeiffer</a>: "There is an inverse relationship between how often a campaign manager is on TV and how good a job they are doing managing the campaign."

From @<a href="https://twitter.com/Politics1com"; target="_blank">Politics1com</a>: "'There's nothing Trump can do that won't be forgiven. Except change his immigration policies' - Ann Coulter in her new Trump book"

<strong>In other news: </strong>Downtown Salt Lake City's Google Fiber goes live, making the capital one of just 25 American cities with the service. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4271617-155/hey-salt-lake-city-google-fiber"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865660896/Google-Fiber-to-launch-service-to-first-wave-of-Salt-Lake-City-residents.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/08/24/google-fiber-flips-the-switch-is-now-available-in-salt-lake-city/"; target="_blank">fox13</a>] [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/google-fiber-goes-live-in-certain-areas-of-slc"; target="_blank">ABC4</a>]

-> Ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft, empowered by Salt Lake City's deregulations, have put traditional cab companies out of the airport business. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4252739-155/waste-of-time-after-deregulation-ute"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> Utah students' ACT scores are staying where they are while the national average drops slightly as more students in more states take the test. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4267697-155/utahs-act-scores-hold-steady-as"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> West Jordan went back on its statement that it was ending all negotiations with Facebook, saying it's "too good of an opportunity for Utah to pass up." [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/home/4274936-155/west-jordan-says-deal-with-facebook"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/08/24/facebook-data-center-deal-may-not-be-dead-in-west-jordan/"; target="_blank">fox13</a>] [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/once-dead-facebook-negotiations-back-on-the-table-in-west-jordan"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865660911/West-Jordan-reverses-decision-to-terminate-negotiations-with-Facebook.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]

-> Ogden faucets are producing discolored, foul-odored water. Officials say fighting fires caused the issue, but no health risks have been detected. [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/08/23/ogden-residents-raise-concerns-over-discolored-water-from-home-faucets/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>]

-> Utah wetlands near Utah Lake, Bear Lake, and the Great Salt Lake are being sprayed for a "grass on steroids" that's choking out the natural wildlife. [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/invasive-grass-plagues-utah-wetlands"; target="_blank">ABC4</a>]

-> Utah Department of Health data reveals that elementary school kids are most likely to get hurt at lunch recess and PE class, and their most likely injury is a broken bone. [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/utah-children-often-getting-hurt-during-lunch-recess-pe-class"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>]

-> A new coalition called ASCENT aims to help people released from prison jump housing, employment, and other community reintegration hurdles. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4271668-155/utah-initiative-to-help-ex-offenders-transition"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865660950/Successful-transition-from-prison-takes-a-thousand-little-investments-ex-offender-tells.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/08/24/advocates-say-helping-inmates-transition-to-life-outside-reduces-crime-saves-money/"; target="_blank">fox13</a>]

-> Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman does an interview with his daughter, calling this year's election the worst of his lifetime — besides his campaign for senior class president. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/outofcontext/4275830-155/huntsman-likes-taylor-swift-and-says"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> The University of Utah opened a revamped historic South Temple mansion naming it the Thomas S. Monson Center. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/lifestyle/faith/4275085-155/mormon-leader-thomas-s-monson-attends"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865660905/Renovated-SL-mansion-to-be-embassy-to-state-of-Utah.html?pg=all"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/education/lds-church-and-u-of-u-unveil-new-thomas-s/article_a892723f-21f2-555b-9d66-afd2064f9c0d.html"; target="_blank">Herald</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/08/24/lds-church-president-thomas-s-monson-attends-dedication-for-building-named-after-him/"; target="_blank">fox13</a>]

-> Utah Transit Authority board recommends interim president and CEO Jerry Benson to take over the position permanently. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4276573-155/acting-uta-head-to-get-the"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865660942/UTA-board-taps-Jerry-Benson-for-top-job-at-agency.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]

-> Dugway Proving Grounds let a group of reporters see the testing of some new scientific products during a day meant to show off the groups to private contractors. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4267856-155/dugway-proving-ground-blows-something-up"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> Pat Bagley offers his take on the constant media fire about Hillary Clinton's emails. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/4276159-155/bagley-cartoon-dodging-sniper-fire"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

<strong>Nationally:</strong> Donald Trump's attempts to appeal to black American voters goes awry when he paints a picture of rock-bottom life quality, lumping all African Americans into it.  [<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/25/us/politics/donald-trump-black-voters.html?ref=politics"; target="_blank">NYTimes</a>]

-> Bernie Sanders' political group called Our Revolution was announced Wednesday, but when his former campaign manager was hired to lead the group, many of the staff quit. [<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/25/us/politics/bernie-sanders-our-revolution-group.html?ref=politics"; target="_blank">NYTimes</a>] [<a href="http://www.npr.org/2016/08/24/491242694/bernie-sanders-to-announce-our-revolution-political-group"; target="_blank">NPR</a>] [<a href="http://www.politico.com/story/2016/08/bernie-sanders-group-turmoil-227297"; target="_blank">Politico</a>]

-> In a rare TV interview, Hillary Clinton criticizes an AP report saying half of her meetings as secretary of state with private citizens were donors to her family's charity. [<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2016/08/24/politics/clinton-blasts-ridiculous-trump-attacks-on-foundation/index.html"; target="_blank">CNN</a>] [<a href="http://www.politico.com/story/2016/08/clinton-foundation-ap-cnn-trump-227390"; target="_blank">Politico</a>]

<strong>Where are they?</strong>

<ul>

<li>Gov. Gary <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/GovHerbert"; target="_blank">Herbert</a></strong> meets with Intermountain Healthcare and the Utah Department of Health before heading to Park City for the Wilderness Therapy Summit.</li>

<li>Lt. Gov. Spencer <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/SpencerJCox"; target="_blank">Cox</a></strong> makes an appearance at the National Park Services' 100-year anniversary celebration.</li>

<li>State Auditor John <a href="https://twitter.com/FrugalDougall"; target="_blank">Dougall</a> attends the Transparency Advisory board meeting and then catches up with the Department of Technology Services.</li>

<li>SL Co. Mayor Ben <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/MayorBenMcAdams"; target="_blank">McAdams</a></strong> starts the morning with a World Trade Center Utah board meeting and a a chat with Sandy Mayor Tom Dolan. After a Council of Governments meeting, he will speak at the Salt Lake County Youth Services' open house.</li>

<li>President Barack <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/BarackObama"; target="_blank">Obama</a> </strong>sits down with Defense Secretary Ash Carter.</li>

</ul>

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