U.S. Senators Mitt Romney (R-UT) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) have introduced the Investing in Our Defense Act of 2024, a bipartisan effort aimed at bolstering investment in technology crucial to U.S. national security. The legislation seeks to enhance the Department of Defense (DOD) Office of Strategic Capital's (OSC) authority by allowing it to make limited equity investments in essential technologies and assets, including critical minerals.
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Mitt Romney (R-UT) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) introduced the Combating Foreign Terrorist Drones Act of 2024, bipartisan legislation aimed at preventing foreign terrorists—such as Al Qaeda, the Islamic State, and Iran-backed groups like the Houthis—from acquiring unmanned aerial systems, or drones, to conduct attacks, collect intelligence, and deliver weapons or supplies. As recently as January 28, 2024, an Iran-backed terrorist group committed a drone attack in Jordan that killed three American soldiers and injured 40 more.
Representative John Curtis (R-UT) has submitted 10 amendments in advance of the U.S. House of Representatives' vote on the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The amendments focus on holding China accountable for its actions, supporting Utah businesses internationally, and prioritizing funding for international organizations based on U.S. interests. Many of these amendments are associated with legislation Curtis has previously introduced.
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) joined Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and 20 of their Republican colleagues in issuing a statement criticizing Senate Democrats for pushing the Right to Contraception Act. The senators described the legislation as misleading the public on the accessibility of contraception and threatening religious freedoms and parental rights.
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Utah County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 1, according to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Utah County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.