Drivers take their eyes for two miles each hour

'He can go from being the sweetest person to a complete abusive monster': Woman who was living with Trump aide Rob Porter at the time he began dating Hope Hicks confided to his ex-wives about living in fear 'He just asked me if he could live with me... I told him I had been feeling the same': Teacher, 24, ends up adopting troublesome student, 12, and his baby brother despite nearly making her quit her profession Senate leaders reach 'genuine BREAKTHROUGH' in bipartisan two-year budget deal to lift caps and provide billions in new government spending California baker who refused to make a wedding cake for same-sex couple for religious reasons IS allowed to turn away customers because it is 'artistic expression', judge rules EXCLUSIVE: Aly Raisman condemns organizations that allowed pedophile Larry Nassar to prey on gymnasts for so long, accusing them of 'putting medals and money ahead of ... (more)

White House aide denies abuse allegations but resigns

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with White House Secretary Rob Porter and Sen. Mike Lee as they return to the White House December 4, 2017 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with White House Secretary Rob Porter and Sen. Mike Lee as they return to the White House December 4, 2017 in Washington, DC.

Supreme Court justices call for civility: ‘Let’s stop this nonsense’

President Trump's call for unity and bipartisanship during his State of the Union on Tuesday wasn't the only appeal for a break from the hyper-partisan atmosphere that has engulfed Washington, D.C. Along with the president, justices on the Supreme Court on at least two separate and unrelated occasions in as many weeks spoke to the need for civility. Justice Neil Gorsuch, Trump's nominee to the Supreme Court, during a speech at Stockton University in New Jersey last week, and again by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who sits on the opposite side of the ideological spectrum from Gorsuch, in two different events.

Utah Representatives: We don’t support recreational marijuana – but…

Red tape, bureaucratic hurdles and arbitrary roadblocks are pervasive in Washington, D.C. These obstacles not only result in irritation and inconvenience, but also have the capacity to cause great harm to the health and happiness of those suffering from painful disorders and diseases. Barriers to medical-grade marijuana research may be resulting in the preventable and unnecessary pain of countless Americans.

Republicans Join In Condemning Trump’s Use Of Expletive To Describe Africa

President Donald Trump listens during a meeting with lawmakers on immigration policy in the Cabinet Room of the White House on Tuesday, where he reportedly made the controversial remarks. Lawmakers from both parties joined opinion leaders around the world in condemning remarks made by President Trump during a meeting earlier this week on immigration, in which he referred to "s***hole countries" in Africa and questioned why the U.S. would want to accept immigrants from countries such as Haiti and El Salvador.

News Analysis: Experts say Senator Hatch retirement major shift in U.S. politics

With the announcement this week that U.S. longest-serving Senate Republican Orrin Hatch will retire soon, political pundits weigh in on a major shift in the country's political landscape. Utah, a large western state with a small population, is traditionally conservative with a history of producing famous national politicians including Hatch, who has been serving in the Senate for 41 years.

Graham: Donald Trump hits Bannon with ‘Fire and Fury’

It's not even the first Friday of the new year - the Trump presidency itself isn't even one year old yet - and already American politics is off the rails. Donald Trump's political BFF, Steve Bannon is quoted calling a meeting between Donald Trump Jr. and a Russian lawyer "treasonous" and "unpatriotic."

Hatch’s retirement lets him leave at the height of his power

Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah said Tuesday he will not seek re-election after serving more than 40 years in the Senate, opening the door for former GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney to run for his seat. SALT LAKE CITY - Orrin Hatch's decision to retire from the Senate after four decades lets the Utah Republican walk away at the height of his power after helping to push through an overhaul of the tax code and persuading President Donald Trump to downsize two national monuments.

Hatch’s retirement lets him leave at the height of his power Source: AP

Orrin Hatch's decision to retire from the Senate after four decades lets the Utah Republican walk away at the height of his power after helping to push through an overhaul of the tax code and persuading President Donald Trump to downsize two national monuments. Retirement also preserves the 83-year-old's legacy by allowing him to avoid a bruising re-election battle that would have broken his promise not to seek an eighth term.

Power Lunch: Cold and frosty, Tallahassee readies legislative session

We're just six days away from the first day of the 2018 legislative session in Tallahassee, where snow fell this morning. If we were the superstitious sorts, we would debate whether this augurs a frosty legislative session.

Senate dominoes from Hatch retirement could give Crapo a shot at coveted Finance chair

The news that longtime Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch will retire, rather than seek another term, not only is drawing attention to a possible Mitt Romney run to replace Hatch; it's also focusing attention on Senate seniority dominoes and chairmanships. Hatch chairs the Senate Finance Committee, which oversees taxes, trade, health care and entitlements.

CBB 2018: Viewers torn over new launch format

'I went into his bedroom and she was asleep in his bed': Woman, 30, reveals how she broke up with her boyfriend due to his unusual relationship with his sister One person is killed and 12 others are injured after 75 vehicle pileup caused by Buffalo snowstorm as the US battles record-low temperatures and the east coast braces itself for a 'bomb cyclone' Roy Moore's Jewish attorney, who politician's wife used as 'proof' he wasn't anti-Semitic, voted for his Democrat rival Doug Jones in Alabama Senate election Spot the difference: Trump foe Mitt Romney changes his location on Twitter, hours after Utah Senator Orrin Hatch announced his retirement U.S. withholds $255 million in aid to Pakistan over ties to terrorism and promises it 'won't forget' United Nations betrayal on Jerusalem Hoda Kotb 'to make $18million LESS than disgraced Matt Lauer': New Today co-anchor on same $7million salary as ... (more)

Utah’s Orrin Hatch set to retire

Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah said Tuesday he will not seek re-election after serving more than 40 years in the Senate, opening the door for former GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney to run for his seat. Hatch, 83, said he's always been a fighter, "but every good fighter knows when to hang up the gloves."

Mitt Romney changes his Twitter location from Massachusetts to Utah amidst Senate run speculation

The former Republican 2012 presidential nominee, 70, changed his location from Massachusetts - where he served as governor from 2003 to 2007 - to Holladay, Utah, where he owns a home. The change in location, which may appear seemingly benign, comes as speculation swirls that Romney may be interested in filling Republican Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch's Senate seat.

The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2018

The most interesting Senate race in 2018 might have nothing to do with whether Republicans or Democrats control the chamber after this year's midterm elections. The decision Tuesday by Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah to retire teed up Mitt Romney - the 2012 Republican presidential nominee turned leading intra-party critic of President Donald Trump - to run for a job that would give him major influence over the remainder of Trump's presidency.

Romney could become Trump’s new Washington foe

Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch's announcement Tuesday that he would not seek an eighth term cleared the way for an all-but-certain run by the former Massachusetts governor and 2012 Republican presidential nominee, who now lives in Utah and is enormously popular among voters there. But that popularity doesn't necessarily extend to Trump's White House, where establishment Republicans such as Romney are often viewed with deep skepticism.