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Ben McAdams won the Democratic primary for Utah's redrawn 1st Congressional District, defeating candidates to his political left. The district is a key target for Democrats seeking to gain control of the U.S. House, with McAdams favored to beat Republican Riley Owen in November.

A gunman attacked CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne, and volunteer Jay Trombley helped stop the shooter before police arrived. The attacker, armed with an AR-15-style rifle and multiple magazines, was confronted by church members, including a deacon who rammed his truck into the shooter. One volunteer was injured, and the incident has prompted calls for increased security at places of worship.

A driver was sentenced to prison for a hit-and-run crash in Charlotte that killed an 18-year-old missionary from Utah. The incident occurred on May 1, 2025, on Beatties Ford Road, and the driver, Tyzhaun Carney, pleaded guilty to charges including involuntary manslaughter and felony hit-and-run.

The Pentagon revised its list of recognized Christian religions, reigniting debate over whether The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon church) is classified as Christian. Utah Senators Mike Lee and John Curtis, both Latter-day Saints, challenged the exclusion, arguing the church is unequivocally Christian, while the Pentagon removed the Christian label from 20 groups including Latter-day Saints, stating the change aims to streamline chaplaincy resources without endorsing theological legitimacy.

President Donald Trump dismissed claims that military actions with Iran contradicted his 'no new wars' campaign message, as Israel and Iran exchanged fire. The Pentagon updated its religious affiliations list after LDS senators objected to categorizations, and the U.S. imposed travel bans on over 100 Nicaraguan officials. U.S. stocks partially recovered from a prior drop.

The U.S. Department of Defense reduced its recognized religious affiliations from over 200 to 31, removing groups like atheists, Unitarian Universalists, pagans, and Wiccans. The Pentagon stated the change aims to streamline chaplain resource allocation, while critics argue it elevates a narrow religious perspective and marginalizes minority faiths.

Syed Ahmed opened Chicago's first dirty soda shop, Johnny's Dirty Soda and Snacks, inspired by the trend popularized by the Hulu show 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.' The trend, rooted in Utah's Mormon culture as an alcohol-free alternative, has expanded to fast-food chains like McDonald's, Dunkin', and Taco Bell.

Gov. Brad Little won the GOP primary for a third term after running on deregulation and tax cuts, backed by President Donald Trump. He defeated seven opponents in Idaho's Republican gubernatorial primary. Little's re-election contest is rated as 'solid Republican' by the Cook Political Report.

Idaho Governor Brad Little won the Republican primary for a third term, backed by President Donald Trump, after running on deregulation and tax cuts. He defeated seven opponents, including retired police officer Mark Fitzpatrick. Little's re-election contest is rated as 'solid Republican' by the Cook Political Report.