President Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs are about to be announced. Here’s what to expect
(CNN) — President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” is here. For months, Trump kept businesses and nations across the globe largely in the…
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Congressman Cliff Bentz discusses key issues impacting Central and Eastern Oregon
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – In an interview with KTVZ, U.S. Congressman Cliff Bentz (R-Oregon) discussed a range of critical issues affecting Oregon and the…
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President Trump expected to sign executive order to begin dismantling Department of Education
(CNN) — President Donald Trump is poised to sign an executive order on Thursday to start the process of dismantling…
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Texas Rep. Al Green removed by House Sergeant at Arms after causing disruption
From CNN’s Kit MaherMinutes into President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress, a disturbance from Democratic Rep. Al Green of Texas resulted…
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Oregon worker representatives react to former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s confirmation hearing
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Former Oregon U.S. Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer, President Trump’s nominee for labor secretary. testified before the…
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Hiring freeze of firefighters could be deadly, Forest Service captain warns
By Jacob Soboroff, NBC News SKAMANIA COUNTY, Wash. (NBC) — A freeze on the hiring and onboarding of thousands of federal firefighters could have…
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Democratic lawmakers and protesters rally outside Treasury Department to oppose Elon Musk’s role in government
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Opponents of tech billionaire Elon Musk’s involvement in the Trump administration held a “Nobody Elected Elon” rally outside the…
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RFK Jr. grilled by Sen. Wyden, others on his views on vaccines and abortion in first confirmation hearing
Over rigorous questioning from senators Wednesday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. laid out his vision to lead the Department of Health and Human Services,…
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LIVE COVERAGE: The Inauguration of Donald J. Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — On January 20, 2025, Donald J. Trump will officially be inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States, marking a…
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President Trump heralds a ‘golden age’ in promise-filled inaugural address
By Jonathan Allen, NBC News WASHINGTON (NBC/KTVZ) — President Donald Trump declared Monday that the “golden age of America begins right now” and…
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Fact check: Trump made more than 20 false claims in his Inauguration Day remarks
By Daniel Dale, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Donald Trump made only a smattering of false claims in his inaugural address on Monday, mostly…
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TikTok is back online after Trump pledged to restore it
By Clare Duffy and David Goldman, CNN UPDATE: Adding video New York (CNN) — Around 12 hours after shutting itself down in the United States, TikTok…
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Pres. Biden issues preemptive pardons for Milley, Fauci and Jan. 6 committee members
UPDATE: Adding video Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden on Monday issued preemptive pardons for Gen. Mark Milley, Dr. Anthony Fauci and…
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Janelle Bynum sworn-in as Representative for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) – Democrat Janelle Bynum was sworn-in Friday with her colleagues in the 119th U.S. Congress. Representative Bynum was elected…
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Congressional Black Caucus marks historic firsts as its membership hits record
Written by: William J. FordPublished by: Oregon Capital ChronicleWASHINGTON, D.C. – With a record 62 elected Black officials, including historic…
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Central Oregon remembers former President Jimmy Carter
Tonight, the nation is remembering the legacy of President Jimmy Carter. The former President passed away at his family home in Georgia, this…
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Former President Jimmy Carter, dead at the age of 100
Plains, GA (KTVZ) — Former president Jimmy Carter, has died. The Carter Center released a statement saying carter died Sunday afternoon at his home…
Continue ReadingGarland vows to prosecute White supremacists and others who attacked Capitol on January 6
Merrick Garland, President Joe Biden’s attorney general nominee, vowed Monday to prosecute the “heinous” crimes committed in the…
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Pandemic pushes Medicaid enrollment to record high
A record 80.5 million Americans have health coverage through Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program, largely because states have…
Continue ReadingObama invokes January 6 insurrection to advocate for voting rights bill
Former President Barack Obama on Monday invoked the January 6 insurrection at the US Capitol to advocate for a sweeping voting rights bill set to be…
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