Trump releases some JFK assassination documents, revealing wild mentions of strippers, plots against Cuba and the idea of CIA involvement. Trump’s 2016 campaign relied on tech firms, finds new University of Utah study. Utah AG visits White House for opioid announcement.
Happy Friday. President Donald Trump ordered the release of thousands of documents related to the assassination of John F. Kennedy (though bowing to national security concerns in delaying other pages). Some of the “wildest” files include mention of a stripper named Kitty, plots to kill Fidel Castro and the proposal by one attorney that the CIA was involved in Kennedy’s death. [WaPost]
Topping the news: President Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign relied heavily on assistance from tech firms, according to a study out of the University of Utah. [Trib]
-> Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes was at the White House when Trump declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency and believes the decree did not come too late. [Trib] [DNews] [Fox13] [ABC4] [KUTV]
-> A new poll finds a majority of Utahns are opposed to deporting Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients. [Trib]
Tweets of the day: From @Bemorte: “What we get tonight: JFK papers Stranger Things Super Mario Odyssey iPhone X pre-orders. Nerd heaven.”
-> From @senthomtillis: Rumors circulating that I’m hosting a bipartisan Senate Halloween dog costume celebration. Not rumors. It’s happening. #bipawtisanship
Happy Birthday: On Sunday to E. Jean Tracy.
Behind the Headlines: Tribune reporter Christopher Smart, TV critic Scott D. Pierce and editorial page editor George Pyle join KCPW’s Roger McDonough to talk about the week’s top stories, including KBYU’s format change and a Salt Lake City syringe exchange program. Each Friday morning, stream “Behind the Headlines” online at kcpw.org or tune in to KCPW 88.3 FM or Utah Public Radio for the broadcast.
In other news: Utah ranks second for growth-rate for individuals who speak a language other than English at home, according to a report published Wednesday by the Center for Immigration Studies. [Trib]
-> Provo mayor and congressional hopeful John Curtis said he’ll “drain the swamp” in his new campaign commercial, but his spokesman Danny Laub said it isn’t about President Donald Trump. [DNews]
-> Former Utah Transit Authority board member Terry Diehl pleaded not guilty Thursday to criminal charges for the third time. [Trib]
-> Administrators from the University of Utah announced a new anti-racism task force Thursday. [Trib] [KUER]
-> Residents of Weber County came together Thursday to discuss a petition for a potential 2018 ballot measure which would alter the county’s current commission. [Trib]
-> Pat Bagley illustrates Sen. Jeff Flake leading the charge against Trump. [Trib]
Nationally: The House passed a budget blueprint Thursday by a narrow margin of 216 to 212 votes. [NYTimes]
-> Rep. Jackie Speier will introduce legislation next week to alter the process to file a sexual assault complaint and will share her own experience with harassment. [Politico]
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