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‘One Big Beautiful Bill’, Bentz draw fierce backlash from Oregon Democrats, nurses

The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday narrowly passed H.R. 1, the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill,” sending…

Government

Oregon Democrats slam Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ urge Rep. Cliff Bentz to vote against it

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and the state’s Democratic congressional delegation are speaking out against President Donald Trump’s proposed…

Government

Minnesota assassination prompts many lawmakers to wonder: Is service worth the danger?

The shooting prompted Oregon Sen. Jeff Golden to reflect on the importance of attacking ideas, not people A…

Crime & Justice

Oregon House votes to protect Oregon National Guard from being deployed by Trump, future presidents

The vote comes amid legal arguments over Trump’s authority to federalize the California National Guard   House Democrats…

Environment

Trump signs law repealing tailpipe emission standards affecting 18 states

President Donald Trump signed a Congressional Review Act resolution Thursday that revokes California’s authority to set tailpipe emissions…

Environment

Trump breaks historic Columbia River deal between U.S. government, tribes, Northwest states

In an order issued Thursday, Trump said he would withdraw the U.S. from a 2023 deal made with…

Bend

Bentz defends Republican tax and spending bill, despite costs and cuts impacting his district

Bentz voted to pass the bill despite past vows not to add to the national deficit, and representing…

Nation

Trump orders Marines, more Guard troops to Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES — Another 2,000 National Guard troops along with 700 Marines are headed to Los Angeles on…

Nation

Marines will be deployed to LA to respond to immigration protests

LOS ANGELES  — The Pentagon planned to deploy about 700 Marines to Los Angeles on Monday to help…

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Long-thwarted efforts to sell public lands see new life under Trump

Public outcry was swift and forceful after a U.S. House committee last month hastily approved an amendment directing…

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