Democrats vow to protect abortion rights as Republicans … Democratic senators and abortion rights advocates are marking what would have been the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade as Republicans at the federal level, and in many states, try to pass new, restrictive abortion legislation.
Be tough in seizing Iran oil, bipartisan senators … WASHINGTON (AP) — A dozen senators are making a bipartisan appeal to President Joe Biden to reinvigorate the power of U.S. authorities to seize Iranian oil assets under an enforcement program they say has been allowed to languish. Despite existing sanctions, Iranian oil exports jumped 35% last year and proceeds are being used to sponsor […]
‘Denying our right’: Oregonians rally in D.C. for … Nine Oregon Alzheimer’s advocates are in Washington D.C. rallying for access to Food and Drug Administration-approved treatments after the administration’s decision to denying access to people living with the disease.
The Sports Bra creates petition for Portland WNBA … This petition is the latest push in a statewide effort to bring professional women’s basketball to Portland.
GOP megadonor rebuffs Senate panel request for full … Harlan Crow rebuffed a request from the Senate Finance Committee to turn over a list of gifts he gave to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, according to a letter obtained by The Hill. Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) demanded the information after a ProPublica investigation revealed undisclosed luxury gifts and trips that Crow, […]
Head of WNBA to join panel in Portland as push for … WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will join the women’s basketball coaches from Oregon State University and the University of Oregon, and top Trail Blazers and Thorns executives in a panel discussion, U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said.
Senate Judiciary Committee asks GOP megadonor for … Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats have asked GOP megadonor Harlan Crow to provide a list of gifts and trips he gave Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas as scrutiny grows over their friendship. In letters sent to Crow and the holding companies that own his private jet, yacht and Adirondacks property on Monday, the lawmakers asked for […]
Senators push overhaul of classification rules after … WASHINGTON (AP) — Responding to a series of intelligence breaches over the last year, senators on Wednesday introduced legislation that would require the National Archives to screen documents leaving the White House for classified material. Classified material was found at the homes of President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump, and former Vice President Mike […]
Fans share their memories of Blazers legend Bill … Trail Blazers fans and Portlanders of all ages reacted to the announcement of Bill Schonely’s death at the age of 93.
Oregon receives $3 million in rental assistance funding … Oregon lawmakers announced Tuesday that the U.S. Treasury is providing the state with more than $3 million in rental assistance funding.
