Proposed WA Constitutional amendment would end legislative privilege

(The Center Square) – As a legal battle continues regarding legislative privilege exempting state lawmakers from the Public Records Act, a proposed Senate Joint Resolution would, if approved by two thirds of the state Legislature and Washington
Spokane ombuds filed private employment agreement weeks after securing $100K contract

(The Center Square) – An independent investigation has cleared Spokane Police Ombuds Bart Logue of conflicts of interest, concluding that his private consulting firm was “pre-authorized,” despite the fact that he incorporated it 15 months before he
Man sentenced to life in prison in assassination attempt of Pres. Trump at Florida golf course

Ryan Routh, the man convicted of attempting to assassinate then–presidential candidate Donald Trump at a Florida golf course in 2024, has been sentenced to life in federal prison. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon delivered the sentence Wednesday
Border czar Tom Homan says DHS will withdraw 700 immigration agents from Minnesota

The Trump administration will immediately pull 700 federal immigration and law enforcement personnel out of Minnesota, reducing the federal footprint in the state by about 25%, according to White House border czar Tom Homan. Roughly 2,000 federal
Dallas Mavericks trade Anthony Davis to Wizards in 8-player deal

The Dallas Mavericks have completed an eight-player trade with the Washington Wizards, sending 10-time NBA All-Star Anthony Davis to Washington as part of a major roster shakeup. ESPN’s Shams Charania confirmed the deal, writing: “BREAKING: The Dallas
James Harden denies asking L.A. for trade as he joins Cavaliers in exchange for Darius Garland

The NBA’s busiest trade week delivered its biggest jolt Tuesday when the Los Angeles Clippers sent James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Darius Garland and a future second-round pick. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported: “Harden and
Sherri Shepherd’s daytime talk show ‘Sherri’ canceled after four seasons in syndication

‘Sherri,’ the daytime talk show hosted by Sherri Shepherd, has been canceled after four seasons in syndication. Debmar-Mercury, which both produces and distributes the series, said they plan to explore moving the show to a digital platform.
Harrison Ford to receive SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award

Harrison Ford has been named the 61st recipient of SAG-AFTRA’s Life Achievement Award, presented by the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. Ford, 83, will be presented with the honor at the Actor Awards,