Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Sigue repitiendo sus viejas mentiras favoritas, esas eternas patrañas sobre el tamaño del déficit comercial con China y la legitimidad de la investigación sobre Rusia y cuántos inmigrantes se presentan a sus audiencias judiciales. Pero la deshonestidad actual del expresidente Donald Trump se centra de forma abrumadora en un solo tema:
Continue ReadingAfter Pfizer announced that it is seeing waning immunity from its coronavirus vaccine and it will seek emergency use authorization from the FDA in August for a booster dose, the FDA and the CDC released a joint statement saying boosters were not needed yet.
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By Amanda Sealy and Kaitlan Collins, CNN Pfizer executives briefed US federal health officials Monday about why they believe a third booster shot of its vaccine will be needed. The meeting was largely seen as a courtesy after the two sides disagreed last week on when a booster shot for the coronavirus vaccine might be
Continue ReadingBy Geneva Sands, CNN The Senate on Monday unanimously confirmed Jen Easterly to lead the Department of Homeland Security’s cybersecurity division, a role that will be key in the administration’s cybersecurity efforts. Easterly, a two-time recipient of the Bronze Star, was nominated by President Joe Biden in April to be the second director of the
Continue ReadingBy Madeline Holcombe and Joe Sutton, CNN Western states face another sweltering day in a record-breaking heat wave that has more than 18 million people under heat alerts. The heat will extend over southeast Oregon, northern California, the Mojave Desert, eastern California, and parts of Nevada and Utah, according to CNN meteorologist Michael Guy. The
Continue ReadingBy Manu Raju, Lauren Fox and Ted Barrett, CNN Several GOP senators who initially endorsed a bipartisan infrastructure deal are warning they may ultimately vote against it as it moves through the legislative process, a sign of the daunting hurdles ahead as proponents try to push the massive proposal through the evenly divided chamber by
Continue ReadingBy Allison Morrow, CNN Business Editor’s Note: A version of this story appeared in CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free, here. Today in business news: ICYMI Richard Branson went to space; many homebuyers are dropping out of the market; and US stocks hit new all-time highs. Let’s
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Want to make a difference in transportation in Oregon? The state’s most comprehensive transportation planning document, the Oregon Transportation Plan, is getting an update, and one of the key committees is seeking three at-large members.
Continue ReadingÁngela Reyes (CNN) — Varios de los hombres involucrados en la operación en la que asesinaron al presidente de Haití habían trabajado anteriormente como informantes de las fuerzas del orden de Estados Unidos, dijeron personas con conocimientos del tema, mientras los investigadores estadounidenses lidian con un número cada vez mayor de vínculos de Florida con
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Monday was a busy day for the Pet Evacuation Team as they set up at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds and Expo Center to house any animals displaced by the fast-growing Grandview Fire.
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After 16 months of being closed to the public as a COVID-19 safety measure, Oregon’s Capitol building has reopened.
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Happy Monday, Central Oregon! Expect hazy skies through the next couple of days as our winds vary in speed across the region. We’re looking at northerly winds up to 20 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph into the evening. By Wednesday, the winds are expected to calm down and become light and variable. Sunny,
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Are you prepared to quickly evacuate your home with your pets? The Humane Society of Central Oregon offers these tips.
Continue ReadingBy Sharon Braithwaite and Martin Goillandeau, CNN Police in Georgia were forced to eject dozens of people from Parliament after journalists and opposition lawmakers tried to force their way into the lower house in protest of a news cameraman’s death, according to agency video footage and reports. Protesters were demanding Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili resign
Continue ReadingBy Deidre McPhillips, Steve Almasy and Madeline Holcombe, CNN When you compare states with high vaccination rates to states that are lagging, the difference in the number of people getting Covid-19 is staggering. Over the past week, states that have fully vaccinated more than half of their residents have reported an average Covid-19 case rate
Continue ReadingCNN’s John Avlon evaluates the stark differences in Covid-19 vaccination rates between red and blue states across the US.
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The Redmond School District on Monday outlined its current COVID-19-related plans for both summer school and the coming school year, as latest state guidance leaves such decisions up to local school districts.
Continue ReadingBy Kara Scannell, CNN The Trump Organization has removed Allen Weisselberg, its chief financial officer, from officer positions at several of its subsidiaries, including Mar-a-Lago, after he and former President Donald Trump’s namesake business were indicted for allegedly running a 15-year tax fraud scheme. Weisselberg’s role and title at the Trump Organization could change, but
Continue ReadingThe Trump Organization has removed Allen Weisselberg, its chief financial officer, from officer positions at several of its subsidiaries, including Mar-a-Lago, after he and former President Donald Trump’s namesake business were indicted for allegedly running a 15-year tax fraud scheme. CNN Chief Legal Analyst Jeffrey Toobin explains why it may be “too little too late” for the company.
Continue ReadingBy Betsy Klein, CNN The White House is encouraging state and local governments to use funding from the Covid relief package passed earlier this year to address a summer rise in violent crime as pandemic restrictions loosen nationwide. The administration’s strategy to combat crime, a White House memo obtained by CNN said, “uses the American
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