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Here's what Utah's members of Congress said about Trump's first day in office

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For Rep. Burgess Owens, one thing is clear: President Donald Trump, who was sworn in, is living up to his promise to “hit the ground running on day one.”

“Within 24 hours of returning to the White House, he took decisive action to secure our borders, unleash American energy, cut unnecessary regulations, end divisive DEI initiatives within the federal government, and restore accountability in Washington,” Owens said. He represents Utah’s 4th District.

Other Republican representatives from Utah also reiterated these statements.

The executive orders related to immigration signed by Trump include one that ends birthright citizenship, another designating the cartels and migrant gangs as terrorist organizations, restrictions on the transfer of funds to sanctuary states, and reinstating the Remain in Mexico policy.

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President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington. | Evan Vucci

As for energy policy, Trump expedited the deregulation of drilling, paused offshore wind leases in federal waters and withdrew the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement.

One of the directives will end diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the federal government, and another will allow the government to allow only two genders, male and female, on official documents.

“America’s fighter is back, and as a result, our nation will be stronger, prouder, and more prosperous than ever before,” Owens said.

Rep. Mike Kennedy, R-Utah, in a statement to the Deseret News, said, “This is what the American citizens have been waiting for.”

Kennedy, who represents Utah’s 3rd District, echoed Owens’ remark about the president “wasting no time in getting our nation back on track.”

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On Monday, Rep. Celeste Maloy, who represents Utah’s 2nd District, said Trump’s work “has already improved the lives of everyday Utahns.”

“His all-of-the-above approach to energy independence and actions to streamline permitting will unleash energy production and innovation in Utah,” she said. “Additionally, his work to secure the border will provide relief for local law enforcement.”

Maloy added, “For Utahns to continue thriving for decades to come, I am working with my colleagues in the House to ensure this administration’s work is cemented by law.”

She expressed enthusiasm for Trump’s swearing-in ceremony by sharing a few pictures on social media from the day.

“POV: Lee Greenwood is singing God Bless the USA while I’m sitting under the apotheosis in the Capitol Rotunda. I’m proud to be an American” she said in one post. In another, she uploaded a picture of her wearing Converse-style red sneaker shoes “to celebrate a new chapter in America.”

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All four Utah Republican delegates — Owens, Kennedy, Maloy, and Rep. Blake Moore — attended the inauguration on Monday.



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Multiple earthquakes detected near Kanosh

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KANOSH, Utah — The United States Geological Survey recorded multiple earthquakes near Kanosh Sunday morning, each of them having an average magnitude of 3.0.

The first earthquake, magnitude 3.0, was detected just after 12:30 a.m., with the epicenter located half a mile south of Kanarraville.

The second quake, magnitude 3.2, was detected around 5:45 a.m., with the epicenter nearly five miles south-southwest of Kanosh. This was followed by two more quakes in the same area, a magnitude 2.5 quake coming in around 6:35 a.m., followed by a third around 7:45 a.m, which measured at magnitude 3.3.

This has since been followed by another quake, measuring at magnitude 3.7, being detected around 8:45 a.m. The geographic location in the USGS report places the epicenter approximately over two miles south of the Dry Wash Trail, about six miles south-southwest of Kanosh.

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FOX 13 News previously spoke with researchers at University of Utah, who said that earthquake swarms are relatively common. A study published in 2023 posits that swarms may be triggered by geothermal activity. The findings came after a series of seismic swarms were detected in central Utah, within the vicinity of three geothermal power plants.

The study also says that the swarms fall into a different category than aftershocks that typically follow large quakes, such as the magnitude 5.7 earthquake that hit the Wasatch Fault back in 2020.





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Embattled Utah Rep. Trevor Lee loses county GOP convention — but wins enough support to make primary

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Embattled Utah Rep. Trevor Lee loses county GOP convention — but wins enough support to make primary


Earlier in the week, House Speaker Mike Schultz said lawmakers asked the attorney general to investigate allegations of fraud and bribery against Lee.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Rep. Trevor Lee, R-Layton, running for reelection, addresses delegates during the Davis County Republican Party nominating convention at Syracuse High School on Saturday, April 18, 2026.



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A new bar brings the Himalayas to the foot of Big Cottonwood Canyon

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Also from Utah Eats: A Utah baker ends his run on a Food Network competition; Lucky Slice’s territory grows.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Yeti, a Himalayan-themed bar in Cottonwood Heights, is pictured on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.



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