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Salt Lake bar owner who touted ban on 'Zionists' arrested twice in 2 days after demonstrations
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted May 4 - 9:06 p.m. | Save Story
Michael Valentine says he is being politically targeted by Mayor Erin Mendenhall, after he was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail twice after his involvement in pro-Palestine demonstrations.
As the US moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, could more states legalize it?
David A. Lieb, Associated Press | Posted May 4 - 8:34 p.m. | Save Story
A federal proposal to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug has raised the hopes of some pot backers that more states will embrace cannabis. A total of 24 states already have legalized recreational marijuana for adults and an additional 14 states allow it for medical use.
Democratic lawmakers tell Biden evidence shows Israel is restricting Gaza aid
Jonathan Landay, Reuters | Posted May 4 - 5:36 p.m. | Save Story
Scores of Democratic lawmakers told President Joe Biden on Friday that they believe evidence shows that Israel has violated U.S. law by restricting humanitarian aid flows into war-stricken Gaza.
How Salt Lake's newest development turned 'blight into great beauty'
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 4 - 4:05 p.m. | Save Story
The Post District in Salt Lake City is now complete after six years of planning and construction. Its developers say they hope it sets up a blueprint for the city's growth.
US congressman Cuellar indicted on conspiracy, bribery charges
Sarah N. Lynch, Reuters | Posted May 4 - 1:27 p.m. | Save Story
U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar, a Democrat from Texas, was indicted on Friday on federal charges of conspiracy, bribery and money laundering, a complaint filed in federal court said.
Phil Lyman names new running mate after first pick found ineligible
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted May 4 - 10:21 a.m. | Save Story
State Rep. Phil Lyman, a gubernatorial candidate, named Natalie Clawson his running mate on Saturday after his earlier pick was found ineligible.
Mexican Senate OKs change geared in part to US-born kids of undocumented Mexicans
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 3 - 10:27 p.m. | Save Story
The Mexican Senate approved a change to make it easier for U.S.-born kids of Mexicans to register their Mexican citizenship, an issue at times when their parents are deported from the United States.
Judge says Phil Lyman's running mate is not eligible, rejects request for restraining order
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Updated May 3 - 6:16 p.m. | Save Story
A judge on Friday denied a request for a temporary restraining order and said Phil Lyman's running mate is ineligible to serve as lieutenant governor.
Romney, other US lawmakers seek to overturn EV mandate
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted May 3 - 6:16 p.m. | Save Story
Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, joined a bipartisan and bicameral group of colleagues to block President Joe Biden's electric vehicle mandates.
Former Trump aide Hope Hicks testifies he told her to deny Stormy Daniels affair
Jack Queen, Brendan Pierson and Andy Sullivan, Reuters | Updated May 3 - 6:13 p.m. | Save Story
Hope Hicks, a former top aide to Donald Trump, testified on Friday that he told her in the final days of the 2016 presidential election to deny that he had a sexual relationship with porn star Stormy Daniels.
Biden expands health insurance access for 'Dreamer' immigrants
Ted Hesson, Reuters | Posted May 3 - 4:59 p.m. | Save Story
President Joe Biden's administration will allow certain immigrants illegally brought to the U.S. as children access to federally run health insurance, the White House said on Friday, addressing a sensitive issue ahead of the November elections.
Utah group hosting healing and prayer event for missing, murdered Indigenous people
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 3 - 2:58 p.m. | Save Story
Indigenous Health and Wellness Connections is hosting a gathering on Sunday in Salt Lake City to mark Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Day of Awareness.
Gov. Spencer Cox waxed philosophical. It went viral
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted May 3 - 2:41 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox fired off a quick commentary on the chaotic scene playing out across American college campuses on Thursday.
Biden will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 politicians, activists, athletes and others
Darlene Superville, Associated Press | Posted May 3 - 10:28 a.m. | Save Story
President Joe Biden will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to a diverse group of 19 people.
IRS acts to address wide disparity in audit rates between Black taxpayers and other filers
Fatima Hussein, Associated Press | Updated May 2 - 9:33 p.m. | Save Story
The IRS says it's taken steps to address a wide disparity in audit rates between Black taxpayers and others filers. And the agency is more closely examining the returns of larger numbers of wealthy people and major companies.
Democratic congressional candidate in Utah withdraws after defending Jan. 6 participants
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted May 2 - 7:35 p.m. | Save Story
Democratic congressional candidate Brian Adams has withdrawn from the 2nd District race after party members took issue with his positions defending some Jan. 6 participants and criticizing President Joe Biden.
Trump cites Biden classified records probe as he seeks to toss documents case
Andrew Goudsward, Reuters | Updated May 2 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
Donald Trump cited President Joe Biden's mishandling of classified documents after leaving the vice presidency as he seeks to have criminal charges related to his own retention of sensitive records tossed out, court filings showed on Thursday.
Trump lawyer suggests hush money payment was extortion
Jack Queen, Jody Godoy and Andy Sullivan, Reuters | Updated May 2 - 3:48 p.m. | Save Story
A lawyer for Donald Trump sought on Thursday to portray the hush money payment at the center of his criminal trial as extortion, questioning a lawyer involved in the deal about his cash-for-dirt negotiations with other celebrities.
