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Chris Marquette and Michael Macagnone | CQ-Roll Call (TNS) WASHINGTON — A deep unease trickled through Jacob Glick’s entire body. He had started a virtual deposition of Jim Watkins, the large, scruffy QAnon conspiracy theorist who runs 8kun, a website filled with hateful, racist content that included calls for violence at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Glick, then an investigative counsel for the House select committee probing the Jan. 6 attack, made the customary introductions of his colleagues. Watkins jotted down all the names. “It already felt creepier — and I’ve been in some creepy ones,” Glick said. Glick was among the staff on the now-disbanded Jan. 6 panel who say their work exposed them to threats, raised doubts about their safety and required additional safety precautions. Their experiences, recounted in interviews, serve as a high-profile example of concerns among Capitol Hill staffers about whether their work could make them a target for political violence. At one point during the deposition, Watkins told Glick that his website typically got 300,000 to 3 million visits in a day, but it would spike the day of

Michael Macagnone | CQ-Roll Call (TNS) WASHINGTON — How the Supreme Court rules on presidential immunity in former President Donald Trump’s effort to jettison his federal charges could have some collateral damage: Congress’ impeachment power. At oral arguments in the case Thursday, Trump attorney D. John Sauer told the justices that the nation’s founders decided impeachment was the check on a president’s behavior in office — and not criminal prosecution. But several justices and outside experts said Sauer’s arguments, taken together, laid out a diminished version of impeachment power, which normally allows Congress to remove a federal officer for treason, bribery or other high crimes and misdemeanors. That rarely invoked power, used about two dozen times in the nation’s history, should instead have special rules for presidents, Sauer said. Sauer told the justices that presidents could only face criminal charges once they are impeached and convicted in the Senate. At the same time, he said such a prosecution could only happen under criminal statutes that make a “clear statement” to explicitly include the president. Justice Sonia Sotomayor said that argument “would bar the Senate from impeaching him

By Sharyn Jackson, Star Tribune LAS VEGAS — The most common refrain you’ll hear from anyone who’s been to Las Vegas — besides “what happens there stays there” — is how it’s nothing like it used to be. Vegas has been evolving since the very first pair of dice rolled down a craps table like desert tumbleweed. And it just keeps changing, so much so that it’s virtually impossible for a Vegas experience to repeat itself. Just since my visit in February, I can count on two hands the restaurants and bars that have opened, and at least one iconic resort, Tropicana, has closed. Vegas is the Snapchat of destinations; as soon as you create a memory there, it vanishes. Here are some things to know about everything that’s new in Vegas. The Sphere A glowing orb recently popped up on the Las Vegas skyline. Getting inside should be high on your list. Related Articles Travel | Guatemala becoming tourism hot spot for young travelers Travel | Michelin Guide awards its first hotel ‘keys’ in the US Travel | Beyond the Paris Olympics: Other intriguing

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As a participant in multiple affiliate marketing programs, Localish will earn a commission for certain purchases. See full disclaimer below* May the 4th be with you! From adorable plushies to elegant glassware, celebrate Star Wars Day by sharing these gifts with the Jedi or Sith in your life. LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader Helmet Pay homage to the Dark Lord of the Sith with this collectible LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader Helmet. Immerse yourself in the complex building process and relive classic Star Wars saga scenes as you recreate the iconic shape and sinister details of the helmet in LEGO style. STAR WARS Grogu (The Child) Flip-Top Canteen There will be fewer spills even on galactic travels with this Star Wars: The Mandalorian-inspired Canteen. The cap features screen art of The Child’s face and 3D ears. Just tilt it back to reveal the pop-up straw. With a wide base and an adjustable carrying strap, they’ll always have an out-of-this-world pal to sip with. Colourpop The Mandalorian Shadow Palette This Mandarolian-themed palette has nine shades including both metallic and matte options. There is limited stock available

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A U.S. Marshal and three other law enforcement officials never returned home after a shooting in Charlotte on Monday. Charlotte police held a news conference about the incident at 11 a.m. Tuesday, with remarks from Gov. Roy Cooper, Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles, Attorney General Josh Stein and Ronald Davis, director of the U.S. Marshals Service. During the conference, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) Chief Johnny Jennings said 14-year veterans and correction officers Sam Poloche and William Alden Elliot were killed. Left to right: Sam Poloche, William Alden Elliot Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer Joshua Eyer, a six-year veteran, was critically wounded and later died. Joshua Eyer It was also revealed the deputy U.S. Marshal who died in the shooting was 48-year-old Thomas M. Weeks. He was a 13-year veteran of the U.S. Marshals Service, serving in the Western District of North Carolina for the last ten years. Jennings said three of the four officers injured in the incident have been released from the hospital: Jack Blowers suffered from a gunshot wound and was released on Monday Mike Giglio suffered from a gunshot wound and was

LA’s Majordōmo restaurant puts a delicious spin on the typical bread service Tuesday, April 30, 2024 5:21PM Restaurateur David Chang’s Majordōmo is an LA can’t-miss, featuring a delicious bing bread LOS ANGELES — Restaurateur David Chang’s Majordmo is an LA can’t-miss, and a trip to Majordmo is not complete without the bread service. “‘Bing’ just means bread in Chinese. So, you know. It’s similar to that of flat bread or pita,” says Tim Mangun, the Chef De Cuisine. The bread is delicious and fluffy, “essentially becoming the backbone of the menu,” Mangun stated. Diners can pick from a variety of pairings, including Cultured Butter & Honey, Chickpea & Sardine, Smoked Eggplant & Pine Nut, Pistachio & Ricotta, Lady Edison Country Ham and Whipped Bone Marrow. Majordmo was featured on Freeform’s “Chrissy & Dave Dine Out,” streaming now on Hulu. The Walt Disney Company is the parent company of Freeform, Hulu and this ABC station.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The nation’s most populous state is growing again. California gained population last year for the first time since 2019, according to a new estimate released Tuesday by Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration. The net increase of just over 67,000 residents in 2023 – a 0.17% increase – stopped a three-year trend of population decline, which included the state’s first-ever year-over-year loss during the pivotal census year of 2020 that later led to California losing a congressional seat. The state estimates California now has more than 39.1 million residents. The Newsom administration had blamed the decline on a combination of increased mortality rates during the coronavirus pandemic, a declining birth rate and a slowdown in legal international immigration caused by the pandemic and stricter immigration rules during President Donald Trump’s administration. But critics pointed to a surge of people leaving California for other states, interpreting it as residents fed up with higher taxes, a larger homeless population and a shortage of housing while Democrats have been in power. More people still left California in 2023 than moved here from other states, but it was

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, The Associated Press has learned, a historic shift to generations of American drug policy that could have wide ripple-effects across the country. The DEA’s proposal, which still must be reviewed by the White House Office of Management and Budget, would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some of the nation’s most dangerous drugs. However, it would not legalize marijuana outright for recreational use. The agency’s move, confirmed to the AP on Tuesday by five people familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive regulatory review, clears the last significant regulatory hurdle before the agency’s biggest policy change in over 50 years can take effect. Once OMB signs off, the DEA will take public comment on the plan to move marijuana from its current classification as a Schedule I drug, alongside heroin and LSD. It moves pot to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids, following a recommendation from the federal Health and Human

”Survey says” looks at various rankings and scorecards judging geographic locations while noting these grades are best seen as a mix of artful interpretation and data. Buzz: Californians are increasingly worried about the economy, with their collective optimism falling to nearly a two-year low. Source: My trusty spreadsheet analyzed the Conference Board’s monthly consumer confidence indexes for the state, which are based on regular polling of shoppers. We also peeked at the national results and optimism scores for two California economic rivals: Texas and Florida. Topline California’s confidence index for April was down 11% in a month and off 17% in a year. April had the lowest level of optimism since July 2022. That was a period of great uncertainty about the prospects for a decent economic recovery from pandemic business shutdowns. Yet, ponder a little perspective: This is also a “typical” level of optimism. April’s score is 3% above the average reading for an index that dates to the boom days of 2007, just before the big bust and Great Recession. Details Inflation remains an economic headache. Unemployment, while historically low, is creeping higher. Did

By CEDAR ATTANASIO, JAKE OFFENHARTZ and JONATHAN MATTISE (Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) — Dozens of protesters took over a building at Columbia University in New York early Tuesday, barricading the entrances and unfurling a Palestinian flag out of a window in the latest escalation of demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war that have spread to college campuses nationwide. Protesters on Columbia’s Manhattan campus locked arms in front of Hamilton Hall early Tuesday and carried furniture and metal barricades to the building, one of several that was occupied during a 1968 civil rights and anti-Vietnam War protest, video footage showed. Posts on an Instagram page for protest organizers shortly after midnight urged people to protect the encampment and join them at Hamilton Hall. A “Free Palestine” banner hung from a window. “An autonomous group reclaimed Hind’s Hall, previously known as ‘Hamilton Hall,’ in honor of Hind Rajab, a martyr murdered at the hands of the genocidal Israeli state at the age of six years old,” CU Apartheid Divest posted on the social media platform X early Tuesday. Hamilton Hall is an academic building that opened in

By TIA GOLDENBERG (Associated Press) TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged Tuesday to launch an incursion into the southern Gaza city of Rafah, where hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are sheltering from the almost 7-month-long war, just as cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas appear to be gaining steam. Netanyahu’s comments came hours before U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Israel to advance the truce talks — which appear to be one of the most serious rounds of negotiations between Israel and Hamas since the war began. The deal is meant to free hostages, bring some relief to the population and avert an Israeli offensive into Rafah and the potential harm to civilians there. Hamas has been designated as a terrorist organization by the United States, Canada and the European Union. Netanyahu said Israel would enter Rafah to destroy Hamas’ battalions there regardless of whether a truce-for-hostages deal is struck. His comments appeared to be meant to appease his nationalist governing partners but it was not clear whether they would have any bearing on any emerging deal with

SANTA CLARA – And now for the 49ers’ 2025 mock draft … just kidding. It’s mailbag time to review your 10 best social media questions, in the wake of last weekend’s eight-is-enough draft class that comes packed with experience and speed: Is Deebo going to get traded away from us? (@juanayonjr1982) File this question away for next spring. By not trading Deebo Samuel or Brandon Aiyuk during the draft, that almost assures their return this season, barring unforeseen drama internally or another team’s desperation before the Nov. 5 deadline. Whereas Aiyuk should land a market-rate extension (say, $28 million annually) in three months, Samuel’s contract runs only through 2025, and it’s hard to see him playing out that final year at a $16.6 million salary. For this year, Samuel will be the one wearing No. 1 at a $21 million salary. If teams would die to have Kyle Shanahan as their coach, why has his name ever come up in any trade discussions? (@ghosct) Shanahan enters his eighth season entrenched in the good graces of 49ers’ ownership. That harmonious relationship between Shanahan, John Lynch and

By ERIK VERDUZCO and JEFFREY COLLINS (Associated Press) CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A shootout that killed four law enforcement officers and wounded four others in North Carolina began as officers approached a home to serve a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm, police said. Some of the officers who rushed to the Charlotte neighborhood Monday afternoon to rescue the first wave of downed officers were wounded as a second shooter began firing on them after they killed the wanted man, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings said. It was the deadliest day for U.S. law enforcement in one incident since five officers were killed by a sniper during a protest in Dallas in 2016. “Today we lost some heroes who were out simply trying to keep our community safe,” Jennings said at a news conference. After a three-hour standoff, the suburban Charlotte home was torn open. Armored vehicles smashed into it, ripping off windows and entire doorways that were left broken. Several armored vehicles were parked across yards, some with tree branches dangling off them. The U.S. Marshals Task Force was fired on