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SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH — Former Utah Governor Gary Herbert joined former CIA Director and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday for a dynamic conversation at the Crossroads of the World International Trade Summit. The invite-only event, hosted by Zions Bank and the World Trade Center Utah, brought together global leaders to discuss international trade, immigration, and the shifting dynamics of global power. The summit, which focused heavily on Utah’s growing role in global trade, provided a platform for Herbert and Pompeo to share insights on the evolving trade landscape, particularly in light of ongoing tariff negotiations with…

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH — In a bold response to a new state law banning the display of political flags on government property, Salt Lake City has officially adopted three new municipal flags to represent values the city says are core to its identity. The law, passed during Utah’s 2025 legislative session, prohibits the prominent display of flags deemed political—including LGBTQ+ Pride, transgender visibility, and Juneteenth flags—on state-owned or government-operated property, including public schools. It goes into effect Wednesday. But Salt Lake City leaders were prepared. At Tuesday night’s city council meeting, Mayor Erin Mendenhall unveiled three newly designated official…