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After suing, Oregon gets carveout from Trump administration plan to return gun conversion devices

The Trump administration has agreed to not distribute devices that turn semi-automatic rifles into machine guns in Washington,…

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Oregon’s U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley will seek re-election in 2026

Oregon’s junior U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, a Democrat, will seek a fourth term in Congress. Merkley, 68, announced…

Government

Oregon leaders, anti-hunger advocates warn of ‘deeply alarming’ SNAP cuts in GOP megabill 

State agency in charge of food benefit payments still currently assessing any potential changes Oregon will see rising…

Government

‘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…

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