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Metro

Kamala Harris is now Democratic presidential nominee, will face off against Donald Trump this fall

By Associated Press
August 05, 2024 10:44 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris, a daughter of immigrants who rose through the California political and law enforcement ranks to become the first female vice president in U.S. history, formally secured the Democratic presidential nomination on Monday — becoming the first woman of color to lead a major party ticket.
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Nation

Trump injured but ‘fine’ after attempted assassination at rally, shooter and one attendee are dead

By Associated Press
July 13, 2024 12:00 AM
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Former PresidentDonald Trumpwas the target of an apparent assassination attempt Saturday at a Pennsylvania rally, days before he was to accept the Republican nomination for a third time. A barrage of gunfire set off panic, and a bloodied Trump, who said he was shot in the ear, was surrounded by Secret Service and hurried to his SUV as he pumped his fist in a show of defiance.
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Video of the Day

Video of the Day: President Biden supports Ukraine at NATO summit

Emmeline Blythe
By Emmeline Blythe
July 11, 2024 12:00 AM
(POOL)
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Video of the Day

Video of the Day: Hurricane Beryl wreaks havoc in Texas

Emmeline Blythe
By Emmeline Blythe
July 09, 2024 12:00 AM
(Mike’s Weather Page)
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Video of the Day

Video of the Day: President Biden reacts to immunity case

Emmeline Blythe
By Emmeline Blythe
July 05, 2024 12:00 AM
(POOL)
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Campus

BYU students, alumni react to Trump conviction

By Payton Pingree
June 10, 2024 12:00 AM
Readers of The Daily Universe shared their thoughts on former President Donald Trump’s felony conviction and how it has shaped their approach to the upcoming presidential election.
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Featured

What BYU students think Biden’s presidential nomination means for November

By Joshua Carr
March 21, 2024 12:00 AM
President Joe Biden secured the 2024 Democratic nomination and hopes to win votes for reelection in November.
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Local

Nikki Haley speaks to Utah voters on faith, family, moral clarity

Dylan Eubank
By Dylan Eubank
February 29, 2024 12:00 AM
Ambassador Nikki Haley spoke at a rally on Wednesday, Feb. 28 at Utah Valley University. She affirmed her belief in faith and family and encouraged Utahns to attend local caucuses on Tuesday, March 5.
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State

President Biden honors Utah veterans and acknowledges PACT Act benefits

By Sydni Merrill
August 11, 2023 12:00 AM
President Biden spoke to veterans and community leaders at the George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salt Lake City, honoring veterans and the anniversary of the PACT Act on Thursday, Aug. 10.
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Breaking News

President Biden arrives in Utah

By Universe Contributor
August 10, 2023 12:00 AM
Megan Brugger (video) and Emma Everett (print)
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Nation

President Biden to make first visit to Utah, speak on PACT Act

By Emma Everett Johnson
August 08, 2023 12:00 AM
President Joe Biden will arrive in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Aug. 9 as part of a three-state tour leading up to midterms.
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Featured

Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action in college admissions

By Joel Leighton
June 29, 2023 12:00 AM
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled affirmative action programs at higher education institutions are unconstitutional, court opinion reports.
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Nation

Debt limit deal passes, brings personal finances into the spotlight

By Emma Everett
June 06, 2023 12:00 AM
President Joe Biden signed the bipartisan debt limit deal into law on June 3, averting a national debt default after weeks of contentious, to-the-wire debate.
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Nation

Hurricane Ian devastates Florida with historic-levels of flooding

By Aubree B Jennings
September 29, 2022 12:00 AM
Hurricane Ian, 2 mph short of a Category 5 hurricane, came through the west coast of Florida the afternoon of Sept. 28, bringing flooding and devastation throughout the state.
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Opinion

Readers' Forum: Executive action on student loan relief would be an abuse of power

By Universe Contributor
June 13, 2022 12:00 AM
Americans have found themselves worrying about their financial future during the COVID-19 pandemic. As jobs were put out, Americans were expediently sent stimulus checks by the federal government. Additionally, payments for mortgages and other loans were deferred.
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Local

Mike Lee weathers intraparty attacks at Utah GOP debate

By Associated Press
June 02, 2022 12:00 AM
DRAPER, Utah (AP) — Two Republicans took aim at a politician known as one of former President Donald Trump’s most devoted allies on Wednesday, attacking incumbent Sen. Mike Lee and working to convince voters that one of Washington’s more polarizing figures may not be ideal for voters in one of the country’s most conservative states.
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Nation

BYU students, faculty say Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination could expand Supreme Court diversity

By Ashley Pun Eveson
March 31, 2022 12:00 AM
Ketanji Brown Jackson is the first Black woman to be nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court, and BYU students and faculty members believe that she could bring more diversity to the higher court.
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Readers' Forum

Readers' Forum: How COVID-19 vaccine mandates are causing people to question the science

By Universe Contributor
November 15, 2021 12:00 AM
It’s no secret — pandemics are rough. From plummeting markets to unexpected returns, difficulties with school to profound learning experiences, losing those we love to appreciating those we have, this era of history has brought a unique set of ups and downs.
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