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The seven craziest things Donald Trump has said. Lee's campaign to give to charity $40k in supposed straw donations. A look back at the Shurtleff/Swallow scandal.
Happy Tuesday. Donald Trump's call to ban all Muslims from entering the United States is a jaw-dropper but it's obviously not the first time the leading GOP presidential candidate has said something that gave people pause. Politico takes a look at the seven "craziest" things Trump has said thus far in the race. [http://www.politico.com/story/2015/12/donald-trump-ban-muslims-216513" target="_blank">Politico]
Topping the news: Sen. Mike Lee's campaign says it will donate about $40,000 to several charities this month, giving away funds suspected to be made illegally by indicted St. George businessman Jeremy Johnson. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3278470-155/sen-mike-lee-to-donate-suspect" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Nearly three years after the biggest political scandal in Utah history came to light — targeting two former attorney generals — the Tribune gives an update on the players involved. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3255419-155/update-on-the-cast-of-characters" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Continued economic growth means Utah will have $560 million in new revenue to spend on education and other state programs in the 2016 legislative session. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3278583-155/utah-lawmakers-will-have-560-million" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865643231/Utah-has-560M-in-new-money-for-upcoming-budget-but-sales-tax-revenue-down.html" target="_blank">DNews] [http://kuer.org/post/utah-legislators-get-560-million-more-spend-next-year" target="_blank">KUER] [http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/7876-" target="_blank">UtahPolicy]
-> Utah law enforcement plans on welcoming Syrian refugees to the state and helping them adjust. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3278595-155/utah-law-enforcement-to-welcome-syrian" target="_blank">Trib] But they also plan to tighten security. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865643241/Utah-Department-of-Public-Safety-to-tighten-security-on-refugees.html" target="_blank">DNews] [http://kutv.com/news/local/state-says-refugees-are-well-vetted-by-feds-but-utah-can-help" target="_blank">KUTV]
Tweets of the day: From http://twitter.com/RexHuppke" target="_blank">@RexHuppke: "Donald Trump could be useful if he would focus on things Americans are actually afraid of, like spiders and clowns."
From http://twitter.com/Patbagley" target="_blank">@Patbagley: "Been saying Trump is gateway drug for those who end up snorting Cruz."
From http://twitter.com/adamjohnsonNYC" target="_blank">@adamjohnsonNYC: "there are very few things in primary politics that shd be taken seriously: leading GOP candidate calling for ethnic cleansing is one of them"
Happy Birthday: To the Exoro Group's Maura Carabello.
Tune in: TONIGHT: Erika Munson of Mormons Building Bridges, Darius Gray of LDS Genesis Group, BYU professor Roni Jo Draper, Rod Olson of North Star and Jacob Hess of Village Square join Jennifer Napier-Pearce at a public forum, The Handbook: LDS Perspectives on Gay Policies, tonight at 7 at The Leonardo, 209 E. 500 South, 3rd floor, Salt Lake City. The forum, which will explore how new policies about gay couples and their children are affecting church-goers, will be broadcast live on KCPW 88.3/105.5 FM and live-streaming and recorded video will be available at http://sltrib.com/" target="_blank">sltrib.com. This is a free, public event, but seating is limited.
In other news: West Jordan City Councilman Jeff Haaga has formally dropped legal claims against the city and colleagues for malicious harassment, conspiracy to interfere with his free-speech rights, intentional infliction of emotional distress and more. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3277804-155/councilman-drops-legal-claims-against-west" target="_blank">Trib]
-> A legislative commission says state lawmakers shouldn't get a raise this coming year. [http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/7879-" target="_blank">UtahPolicy]
-> SLC approved a $1 million low-interest loan for an affordable housing complex. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3246034-155/salt-lake-city-approves-1m-low-interest" target="_blank">Trib] [http://kutv.com/news/local/more-affordable-housing-coming-to-downtown-salt-lake-city" target="_blank">KUTV]
-> SLC leaders are weighing an exclusive deal with a private developer with plans to refurbish the old Utah Theater on Main Street. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3277756-155/developer-may-get-exclusive-right-to" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Some Utah Muslims are wondering whether they should remove their headscarves, considering current political circumstances. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3277823-155/worried-utah-muslim-asks-do-i" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865643232/Muslim-community-leader-weary-of-sticking-up-for-my-religion-in-wake-of-San-Bernardino-massacre.html" target="_blank">DNews] [http://kuer.org/post/utah-muslim-woman-how-loud-must-i-yell-people-will-be-assured" target="_blank">KUER] Local Islamic leaders reacted to President Barack Obama's recent speech. [http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/utah-islamic-leaders-react-to-presidnets-speech" target="_blank">ABC4]
-> The rate of Utah high-school graduates has continued its upward climb this year. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3276852-155/rate-of-high-school-graduates-climbs-again" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865643182/Utahs-graduation-rate-increases-to-84-percent.html" target="_blank">DNews] [http://fox13now.com/2015/12/07/slight-increase-in-utah-high-school-graduation-rates-state-officials-report/" target="_blank">Fox13] [http://kuer.org/post/utahs-high-school-graduation-rate-keeps-climbing" target="_blank">KUER]
-> Gov. Gary Herbert spent yesterday learning how to code alongside young Utah students. [http://kutv.com/news/local/gov-herbert-learns-to-code-with-utah-kids" target="_blank">KUTV] [http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/hour-of-code-kicks-off-computer-and-science-education-week" target="_blank">ABC4]
-> West Valley City has agreed to pay $50,000 to settle a lawsuit that alleged students' constitutional rights were violated when area police conducted a "gang sweep" at West High School in SLC. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/3278430-155/west-valley-city-settles-lawsuit-over" target="_blank">Trib] [http://kutv.com/news/local/west-valley-city-to-pay-former-high-school-student-50000-to-settle-civil-lawsuit" target="_blank">KUTV] [http://fox13now.com/2015/12/07/federal-court-rules-against-wvcpd-in-gang-sweep-case-involving-former-wvc-high-students/" target="_blank">Fox13]
-> The Boy Scouts of America organization reaffirmed their commitment to God on Monday. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865643243/Boy-Scouts-reaffirm-central-role-of-duty-to-God.html" target="_blank">DNews] [http://fox13now.com/2015/12/07/duty-to-god-principle-reaffirmed-in-new-boy-scouts-application-guidelines/" target="_blank">Fox13]
-> Lawmakers are preparing for another debate on medical marijuana. [http://kutv.com/news/local/state-lawmakers-gear-up-for-another-round-of-debate-over-medical-marijuana" target="_blank">KUTV]
-> A legislative task force wants to leave the Utah State Fairpark in place and hopes to fix it up. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865643191/Legislative-group-favors-fixing-up-Utah-State-Fairpark-keeping-it-in-place.html" target="_blank">DNews]
-> Utah lawmakers plans to reintroduce the argument for dental benefits for blind and disabled residents. [http://kuer.org/post/lawmakers-plan-reintroduce-dental-benefits-blind-disabled" target="_blank">KUER]
-> Veterans were honored at the State Capitol yesterday on the 74th anniversary of Pearl Harbor. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865643246/Veterans-honored-at-Capitol-on-anniversary-of-Pearl-Harbor-attack.html" target="_blank">DNews] [http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/utah-veterans-remember-pearl-harbor" target="_blank">ABC4]
-> Dr. Charles Sorenson will retire as CEO of Intermountain Healthcare next year. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865643192/Intermountain-Healthcare-CEO-to-retire.html" target="_blank">DNews]
-> Paul Rolly explains how a visitor to Brigham Young's historic home received a strange lesson in polygamy while there. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2362949-155/rolly-visitor-gets-strange-lesson-on" target="_blank">Trib]
Nationally: GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump called for the United States to bar Muslims from entering the country in wake of recent terrorist attacks in San Bernardino, Calif. [http://www.nytimes.com/politics/first-draft/2015/12/07/donald-trump-calls-for-banning-muslims-from-entering-u-s/?ref=politics&_r=0" target="_blank">NYTimes] Dick Cheney and other Republicans have criticized Trump's demand. [http://www.cbsnews.com/news/dick-cheney-more-conservatives-slam-trumps-proposal-to-keep-muslims-out-of-u-s/" target="_blank">CBS]
-> In less than two months, six ISIS terror attacks in six countries have killed 525 people. [http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/isis-terror/isis-trail-death-n475861" target="_blank">NBC]
-> The Supreme Court's rejection of a gun case against Highland Park's ban on assault weapons protects similar restrictions and sends a message that municipalities have the right to determine how to best protect their communities. [http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-supreme-court-highland-park-assault-weapons-ban-20151207-story.html" target="_blank">ChicagoTribune]
-> Despite a tradition of "one person, one vote," the Supreme Court may decide today how districts should be drawn when they include children, non-citizens, prisoners, ex-felons and people with intellectual disabilities who cannot vote. [http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2015/12/07/supreme-court-voting-rights-hispanic-immigrant-children-evenwel/76692508/" target="_blank">USAToday]
-> A new study has predicted a decline in CO2 emissions globally for the year 2015. [https://uk.news.yahoo.com/global-co2-emissions-fall-slightly-study-predicts-160110302.html#xwkI1gR" target="_blank">Yahoo!]
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