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Utah Wildfire Tragedy: A Sikorsky Skycrane firefighting helicopter crashed near Richfield while battling the Widemouth 2 Fire, killing two crew members; rescue was delayed by steep terrain and active flames, and the NTSB is investigating. Federal Voting Fight: In Washington, Senate Republicans left for recess without passing Trump’s proof-of-citizenship voting push; Utah Sen. Mike Lee said they lacked the support to pass it, and GOP leaders floated trying parts of the measure later through a budget package. Education Funding Shift: The Trump administration is granting more states flexibility to consolidate federal education dollars, including South Dakota, letting money bypass some local requirements. Tech vs. Communities: Across the country, candidates and voters are increasingly targeting data centers, with anti–data center messaging helping drive primary wins in other states. Public Safety Tech Backlash: Flock license-plate cameras are being vandalized and stolen in multiple places, including Utah, fueling renewed debate over surveillance tools. Utah Ties to Defense Minerals: Trump hosted mining and university leaders, with the University of Utah included among schools that could receive mining-workforce funding.

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