Happy Monday!
President Donald Trump spent time this weekend Twitter ranting against his favorite target — the U.S. news media. But there was a different twist to his diatribe this time because it was aimed at Fox News. In particular, Trump attacked the weekend news anchors, like Chris Wallace, who — unlike Trump fanboy Sean Hannity — makes an attempt at balance. [Politico]
Topping the news: Climate change could help Utah secure another Winter Olympics in the future because scientists say its geography might make it one of the few places with skiing on Earth. [Trib]
-> Current political tension in San Juan County has a long and litigious history. Where it goes from here is anyone’s guess. [Trib]
-> Former Congresswoman Mia Love says she might run again for the 4th District seat unless a strong Republican challenger to Democratic Rep. Ben McAdams steps up. [DNews]
-> Utah cities seem unable to properly regulate — or in some cases even license — a growing number of short-term rentals. [Trib]
Tweets of the day: From @adambeam: “My 4-year-old son: ‘Do boys play soccer?’”
-> From @caitlin__kelly “Motion to designate this team the “US National Team” going forward. The guys can be the USMNT.”
-> From @ClintSmithIII: “PAY THESE WOMEN WHAT THEY DESERVE YOU COWARDS.”
-> From @rachelmolenda: “My husband says I get to play “Old Town Road” once on the trip but can’t nobody tell me nothin’, as they say.”
Happy Birthday: belatedly to former state Sen. and ex-Ogden Police Chief Jon Greiner and to Terry Camp, with the House Natural Resources Committee.
In other news: Utans joined the rest of the country in celebrating a World Cup win by the United States Women’s National Soccer Team on Sunday. [Trib] [APviaTrib]
-> Homeless residents of Salt Lake City receive a different brand of justice than those in other areas of the county — with an entirely separate court. [Trib]
-> Residents of Kanab are fighting a plan to mine frack sand out of concerns over water pollution and excessive traffic. [Trib]
-> Utah, California and Arizona dismissed bar complaints against an LDS Church lawyer who gave advice on when to report sex abuse. [Trib]
-> Residents and business owners in West Salt Lake City fear a new Rocky Mountain Power project will disrupt their neighborhood. [Trib]
-> The state has received 81 applications for the 10 medical marijuana growers licenses that will be awarded. [Fox13]
-> The hassles of H-1B visas are preventing some immigrants from getting jobs in the United States. [DNews]
-> The Federal Aviation Administration banned drones from flying over the Tooele Army Depot. [Trib]
-> The Salt Lake City International Airport is collecting feedback on its new rebuild master plan. [Trib]
-> Sandy City is on track to increase property taxes 34% to beef up police and fire protection. [DNews]
-> A party was held in North Ogden to honor former mayor Maj. Brent Taylor who was killed while serving in Afghanistan. [APviaTrib]
Nationally:
-> The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Immigration and Customs Enforcement use driver licenses for facial recognition. [APviaTrib] [WaPo]
-> Billionaire Jeffrey Epstein has been charged in New York for sex trafficking underaged girls. Epstein is a friend of President Donald Trump, former President Bill Clinton and actor Kevin Spacey. Trump, Clinton and Spacey all have accusations of sexual assault against them. [Business Insider] [NYT]
-> Fans of the United States National Women’s Soccer Team are calling for equal pay for the champion players, who currently receive less than the men’s soccer team. The men’s team has yet to win a World Cup. [WaPo] [Business Insider]
-> Starbucks has apologized to police officers who were forced to leave an Arizona location after a customer claimed their presence made the customer uncomfortable. [Reuters]
-> Climate change is cutting away at California’s coastline. [LATimes]
-> Iran declares it has violated anew the nuclear agreement that President Trump pulled out of. [NYT]
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— Dan Harrie and Sara Tabin
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