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Trump lays groundwork to change U.S. role in the world. Poll: Most Utahns oppose curtailing of refugee resettlement as Trump wants. SLC leaders refuse to enforce immigration laws.

Happy Friday. President Donald Trump began this week to reshape the United State's role in the world, laying the groundwork, in a series of planned and signed executive actions and statements, for the "America first" foreign policy on which he campaigned. Trump took action to start building the wall, toss out a trade deal, bar money for foreign abortion services and is likely soon to halt refugees from certain countries from entering the United States. [<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/trump-lays-groundwork-to-change-us-role-in-the-world/2017/01/26/812998e6-e404-11e6-a547-5fb9411d332c_story.html?utm_term=.ec1a4d0c3fa7">WaPost</a>]

<strong>Topping the news: </strong>A Salt Lake Tribune-Hinckley Institute of Politics poll found that 55 percent of registered voters oppose Trump's efforts to limit refugees from majority Muslim countries. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4868255-155/utahns-oppose-trumps-plan-to-curtail"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> Salt Lake City's political and law enforcement leaders say they will not enforce federal immigration laws as Trump wants. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4867543-155/build-bridges-not-walls-slc-will">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865671952/Salt-Lake-mayor-police-chief-pledge-safety-for-immigrants-despite-executive-order.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/what-do-these-community-leaders-all-have-in-common/646039681"; target="_blank">ABC4</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2017/01/26/slc-mayor-to-national-leaders-on-immigration-build-bridges-not-walls/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>] [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/mayor-says-slc-acts-like-sanctuary-city-but-technically-not-one"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>]

-> An audit of the state office that investigates employee discrimination finds that—among other problems—the unit has a low rate of finding reasonable cause in allegations, an "inadequate" investigative process and provides no formal training formal training for its investigators. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4867578-155/audit-rips-utahs-employment-discrimination-investigators"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

<strong>Tweets of the day: </strong>From <a href="https://twitter.com/BenWinslow"; target="_blank">@BenWinslow</a>: "You guys, the Capitol WiFi is down. AGAIN. This is my hell."

From <a class="ProfileHeaderCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav" href="https://twitter.com/ConanOBrien"; target="_blank">@ConanOBrien</a>: "If Trump builds the wall, isn't that going to trap the 3 million people who voted illegally inside the US?"

From<a class="ProfileHeaderCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav" href="https://twitter.com/KenJennings"; target="_blank">@KenJennings</a>: "20% tax on Mexican imports. The guacamole is an extra charge, is that ok?"

<strong>Happy Birthday: </strong>Today to state Reps. Dan McCay and Mike Winder, and lobbyist Spencer Stokes. And on Saturday to Clarity Sanderson and Matt Dobias.

<strong>Behind the Headlines:</strong> Tribune reporters Jessica Miller and Tom Harvey, columnist Robert Gehrke, and government and politics editor Dan Harrie join KCPW's Roger McDonough to talk about the week's top stories, including former Utah Attorney General John Swallow and the women's march on the Utah Capitol. Listen at KCPW.org or tune in to KCPW or Utah Public Radio for the broadcast from <span class="aBn"><span class="aQJ">9-10 a.m.</span></span>

<strong>In other news:</strong><span style="line-height: 1.5;"> </span>Equality Utah asked the federal court to block curriculum laws and policies that bar positive discussion of homosexuality in Utah's public schools. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4867583-155/equality-utah-seeks-injunction-blocking-states"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865671949/Equality-Utah-asks-for-injunction-on-anti-gay-school-laws-as-lawsuit-proceeds.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/gay-rights-group-wants-utahs-anti-gay-school-laws-halted"; target="_blank">APviaKUTV</a>]

-> Hundreds of grade school students participated in a clean-air rally on the Capitol steps, some wearing gas masks. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4862445-155/photos-students-rally-for-clean-air"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865671942/Catholic-choir-other-school-groups-rally-at-Utah-Capitol-for-clean-air.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/utah-students-rally-for-clean-air/646002315"; target="_blank">ABC4</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2017/01/26/gasp-gag-utah-students-hold-signs-and-rally-for-clean-air/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>]

-> Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski proposed a new energy efficiency and air quality ordinance that seeks to eliminate more than 98 tons of pollutants. [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/new-energy-efficiency-and-air-quality-ordinance/645707556"; target="_blank">ABC4</a>]

-> A new study shows Utah is second best in the nation at budgeting its money into evidence-based programs proven to produce positive results. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4866884-155/study-utah-no-2-for-putting"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

<p class="p1">-> This year's annual survey of Salt Lake's homeless population seemed to indicate a rise in the number of people without a home — particularly downtown. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4866766-155/survey-finds-apparent-increase-in-unsheltered?fullpage=1"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865671884/Counting-the-homeless-Mandate-helps-connect-people-to-services-housing.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]</p>

<p class="p1"><span class="s1">-> Though</span> Salt Lake City recently spent $7 million to acquire land for one of its four planned homeless shelter locations in Sugar House, the state will reimburse only half of that amount. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4867693-155/salt-lake-city-to-be-reimbursed?fullpage=1"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]</p>

<p class="p1">-> An audit of Utah's court systems found the state hasn't taken steps that could save time and money and ensure defendants released from custody return for their court appearances. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4868440-155/audit-utah-courts-missing-chance-to?fullpage=1"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]</p>

<p class="p1">-> The Unified Fire Authority voted in favor of a criminal investigation into its former chief Michael Jensen, who is a Salt Lake County Council member, for his alleged misuse of funds. [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865671882/Board-calls-for-criminal-investigation-of-former-Unified-fire-chief-deputy.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]</p>

<p class="p1">-> A lawsuit filed against the LDS Church accusing religious officials of not doing enough to project Navajo children in the now defunct Indian Student Placement foster program from sexual abuse joins four similar suits. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4868381-155/5th-navajo-sues-mormon-church-for"; target="_blank">APviaTrib</a>]</p>

<p class="p1">-> After witness testimony in the criminal case of former Attorney General John Swallow claimed House Speaker Greg Hughes was involved in secret meetings in California, Hughes said he was in Utah during those times and offered a list of his activities. [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865671948/Utah-House-Speaker-Greg-Hughes-offers-proof-he-didnt-attend-secret-meeting.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]</p>

<p class="p1">-> Pat Bagley details what he sees as Trump's "freedom agenda." [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/4868791-155/bagley-cartoon-trumps-america"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]</p>

-> Paul Rolly honors the late Clarann Jacobs, a former high school journalism teacher who helped change his life's path. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4840709-155/rolly-thanks-mrs-jacobs-a-journalism?fullpage=1"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

<strong>From the Hill:</strong>  The House passed a bill that would increase affordable housing and fight homelessness — though fiscal analysts figure it would cut $1.4 million from education funding per year. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4867649-155/affordable-housing-bill-advances-despite-concern"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> Robert Gehrke says Senate Republicans are not sold on getting rid of the Zion Curtain and revamping Utah's liquor laws. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4868693-155/gehrke-it-may-not-make-sense?fullpage=1"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> House Minority Leader Brian King is proposing a sex education bill that would teach students about "healthy relationships" and provide parents the option to have information about contraception, sexually transmitted diseases and homosexuality taught in public schools. [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865671939/Utah-lawmaker-introduces-modified-sex-ed-bill-hopes-for-more-support.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2017/01/26/sex-ed-bill-filed-in-the-utah-state-legislature/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>]

-> Rep. Derrin Owens plans to return to the House with a new bill that would create a registry of individuals convicted of felony child abuse, amending his initial plan to add these felons to the existing sex offender and kidnapper registry. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4868678-155/child-abuse-registry-bill-hits-snag"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

<p class="p1">-> The House voted to pursue the possible creation of a state park on federal land at Hole in the Rock, which would help Mormon heritage groups expand their trekking operations. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4867772-155/move-for-state-park-at-hole"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]</p>

<p class="p1">-> A new bill from Sen. Curt Bramble would address challenges posed by recent changes in Utah's election laws, adopting runoff elections to prevent the potential for small plurality winners. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4867295-155/utah-would-adopt-a-system-of"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]</p>

<p class="p1">-> A new bill heading to the House would require seat belts in any new buses purchased for schools in Utah. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4868507-155/seat-belts-could-be-required-in"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]</p>

<p class="p1">-> The House Judiciary Committee unanimously supported a plan that would allow an individual to pass on digital property, such as social media accounts, to family members after death. [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865671951/Bill-would-give-family-access-to-email-Facebook-after-death.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/bill-gives-family-access-to-email-facebook-after-death"; target="_blank">APviaKUTV</a>]</p>

<strong>Nationally: </strong>Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto canceled a meeting with Trump — a protest of Trump's executive order to build a wall along Mexico's border and his talk about making the country pay to build it. [<a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/mexican-president-cancels-meeting-trump-twitter/story?id=45065210"; target="_blank">ABCNews</a>] [<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/26/world/mexicos-president-cancels-meeting-with-trump-over-wall.html"; target="_blank">NYTimes</a>] [<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/25/politics/mexico-president-donald-trump-enrique-pena-nieto-border-wall/"; target="_blank">CNN</a>]

-> Later, Trump appeared to embrace a plan that would create a 20 percent tax on all goods imported from Mexico to pay for the wall, before his staff tried to walk it back. [<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/26/us/politics/mexico-wall-tax-trump.html?_r=0"; target="_blank">NYTimes</a>] [<a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jan/26/trump-plan-for-wall-on-border-sinks-talks-with-mex/"; target="_blank">WaTimes</a>] [<a href="http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/trump-suggests-canceling-meeting-mexico-s-president-after-shots-fired-n712461"; target="_blank">NBCNews</a>] [<a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-38764079"; target="_blank">BBCNews</a>]

-> Trump is considering signing executive orders addressing national security, that might call for a review the United States' cyber capabilities, ramp up programs to expand armed forces and modernize nuclear forces. [<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/trump-lays-groundwork-to-change-us-role-in-the-world/2017/01/26/812998e6-e404-11e6-a547-5fb9411d332c_story.html?utm_term=.b38d8fbf0a99"; target="_blank">WaPost</a>] [<a href="http://thehill.com/policy/national-security/316436-trump-considering-executive-orders-evaluating-national-security"; target="_blank">TheHill</a>]

<strong>Where are they?</strong>

<ul>

<li>Rep. Jason <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/jasoninthehouse"; target="_blank">Chaffetz</a></strong> and Rep. Chris <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/RepChrisStewart"; target="_blank">Stewart</a></strong> attend the House and Senate Republican Retreat in Philadelphia..</li>

<li>Rep. Mia <a href="https://twitter.com/RepMiaLove"; target="_blank"><strong>Love</strong></a> speaks at the national Right to Life march at the Washington Monument.</li>

<li>Gov. Gary <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/GovHerbert"; target="_blank">Herbert</a></strong> interviews candidates for the Board of Pardons and Parole, speaks to the media, meets with members of his cabinet and has a discussion with Utah's boards and commission.</li>

<li>Lt. Gov. Spencer <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/SpencerJCox"; target="_blank">Cox</a></strong> interviews candidates for the Board of Pardons and Parole before attending a cabinet meeting.</li>

<li>State Auditor John <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/FrugalDougall"; target="_blank">Dougall</a></strong> presents to the Social Services Appropriations subcommittee.</li>

<li>SL Co. Mayor Ben <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/MayorBenMcAdams"; target="_blank">McAdams</a></strong> speaks at a luncheon for the Utah Banker's Association.</li>

<li>President Donald <strong><strong><a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump"; target="_blank">Trump</a> </strong></strong>spends the morning discussing trade and commerce, taping his weekly address and sitting for his official portrait. Afterward, he participates in a bilateral meeting with the prime minister of the United Kingdom, followed by a joint press conference. In the evening, he attends the ceremonial swearing-in of General James Mattis as secretary of defense and signs executive orders.</li>

</ul>

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