Happy Monday! The House is set to vote this week to impeach President Donald Trump and Democrats detailed their case in a new report out today that accuses the president of criminal bribery as part of the two articles of impeachment he faces. Beyond that historic and rare vote this week, Congress also has to pass a budget to keep the government from shutting down and pass a trade deal with Mexico and Canada. There’s only five days left before lawmakers jet home. [WaPost]
Topping the news: Utah Rep. Ben McAdams is finding himself in a no-win situation when it comes to his decision on whether to vote to impeach President Donald Trump. His decision could come today. [Trib]
-> A new round of anti-impeachment ads were released this weekend by super PACs targeting McAdams. [Fox13]
-> The latest poll on Utah’s 2020 race for governor shows Spencer Cox with an impressive lead over Jon Huntsman among Republican primary voters. [Trib] [UtahPolicy]
Tweets of the day: From @polguru: “Watching Rudi Giuliani these days, we can expect to see him next on late night cable shilling insurance for which you cannot be turned down and/or night vision, anti-glare sun visors.”
From: “@EvanMcMullin: A growing number of those concerned for the state of our republic seem to be expressing increased anxiety. My advice: buck up. This is going to get harder, but we will win.”
-> From @Bill_Tibbitts: “Unlike Baby Yoda, people most who come to our food pantry like chili and we are running low. “
Also in the news: Legacy Parkway will see higher speed limits and big rigs come Jan. 1 after the Neighbors of Legacy Parkway unsuccessfully attempted to stop the changes. [Trib]
-> A new audit says the Utah Communications Authority and 911 centers should work to reduce unnecessary call transfers. [Trib]
-> The Northern Corridor is under public comment as it undergoes a federally mandated environmental review, pending approval. [DNews]
-> Virtually every resident in the state can expect an income tax cut and sales tax hike as Utah lawmakers have passed a package of new tax laws. [Trib]
-> In South Salt Lake, the homeless population is dealing with parking issues after on-site parking is removed near the men’s center. [DNews]
-> Marine Pfc. Robert James Hatch was killed in World War II and, after 76 years, he was buried in Utah. [Trib] [DNews]
-> Though they’ve been warned against it, some Utahns say they’re not worried about their vaping habits. [Trib]
Nationally: John McEntee, an ex-Trump aide who was dismissed in 2018 on the orders of the chief of staff at the time, is expected to return to the White House. [NYTimes]
-> The Supreme Court said it will hear President Donald Trump’s pleas to keep his tax, bank and financial records private. [AP]
-> Trump will host his 85th campaign rally since winning the White House, but this time the event will be more than just a speech. [CNN]
-> Former FBI Director James Comey has admitted there were “significant mistakes” in warrants to wiretap a former campaign adviser, but he defends the bureau. [NYTimes]
-> The Navy has launched an internal investigation into a controversial hand gesture captured on ESPN’s pre-game show for the Army-Navy game Saturday. [CNN] [AP]
-> Five aides serving a freshman Democratic congressman resigned on Sunday after sources said the lawmaker planned to switch to the Republican Party. [CNN]
-> House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff said he would like for some witnesses to be called and documents introduced in the Senate impeachment trial. [CNN]
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-- Thomas Burr and Clara Hatcher
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