By Lauren Fox, Morgan Rimmer, Sarah Ferris and Nicky Robertson, CNN (CNN) — House Republicans gave the final stamp of approval early Friday morning to a package of $9 billion in spending cuts to foreign aid and public broadcasting, handing a win to President Donald Trump. Congress passed the package — which is part of
Continue ReadingNATIONAL (CNN) — The Supreme Court’s ruling today curtailing nationwide injunctions will have far-reaching consequences for President Donald Trump’s second term, even if his birthright order is never enforced. All along, the issue of birthright citizenship was intertwined with Trump’s executive order in the court’s appeal. But the case also raised fundamental questions about the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon lawmakers responded Sunday to recent U.S. airstrikes in Iran, offering a range of reactions that reflect the state’s political diversity. Some Democratic leaders expressed concern over the potential for escalating conflict, calling for increased diplomatic efforts and congressional oversight. Meanwhile, Republican lawmakers emphasized national security and supported the administration’s actions.
Continue ReadingBy Helen Regan, Lauren Izso, Tamar Michaelis, Nadeen Ebrahim and Kara Fox, CNN (CNN) — Israel struck at the heart of Iran’s nuclear, missile and military complex early Friday, in an unprecedented attack that has killed several of Iran’s most powerful figures and plunges the wider Middle East into dangerous new territory. The strikes on
Continue ReadingBy Kristen Welker and Alexandra MarquezPresident Donald Trump on Saturday said there would be “serious consequences” if tech mogul Elon Musk funds Democratic candidates to run against Republicans who vote in favor of the GOP’s sweeping budget bill. “If he does, he’ll have to pay the consequences for that,” Trump told NBC News in a phone interview, but
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(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Attorney General Dan Rayfield as part of his series of federal oversight forums, paid a visit to Bend on Saturday. He was joined by Congresswoman Janelle Bynum, state Senator Anthony Broadman, and state Representative Jason Kropf to address questions related to their actions to counteract the federal funding
Continue ReadingBy Todd Symons, Rob Picheta and Kylie Atwood, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump slammed Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday for his comments that Ukraine wouldn’t recognize Russian control of Crimea, calling the remarks “very harmful to the Peace Negotiations with Russia.” “It’s inflammatory statements like Zelenskyy’s that makes it so difficult to settle
Continue ReadingBy Esha Mitra, Mukhtar Ahmad, Aishwarya S Iyer, Kara Fox and Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — Gunmen killed at least 26 people and injured a dozen others in the disputed Himalayan region of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, a rare assault on tourists in an area fraught by decades of insurgency and opposition to India’s
Continue ReadingBy TuAnh Dam, Betsy Klein, Kara Scannell and Michelle Watson, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration appears open to negotiations with Harvard, even after America’s most prestigious university sued the federal government – setting up a clash over academic freedom, federal funding and campus oversight. Last week, administration officials reached out to Harvard representatives three
Continue ReadingCNN By Alex Stambaugh, Max Saltman, Victoria Butenko, Ross Adkin, Sophie Tanno and Kylie Atwood, CNN (CNN) — The United States could end its efforts on ending the Ukrainian conflict within “days” if there are no signs of progress, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Friday. “If it is not possible to end the
Continue ReadingBy Morgan Rimmer and David Culver, CNN (CNN) — Sen. Chris Van Hollen said he met with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man wrongfully deported to El Salvador, Thursday night. “I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance,” the Maryland Democrat said in a post
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, a wave of “Hands Off” protests took place across the country, with over 1,200 events, including several in Central Oregon. These demonstrations, including rallies in Bend, Prineville, and Sisters, were aimed at opposing President Donald Trump’s border enforcement and deportation policies, as well as mass firings under the Department
Continue Reading(CNN) — President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” is here. For months, Trump kept businesses and nations across the globe largely in the dark on his tariff plans that revolve around what he refers to as “reciprocal tariffs.” But on April 2, he’s promised to answer at least some of their burning questions. But Wednesday likely won’t
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – In an interview with KTVZ, U.S. Congressman Cliff Bentz (R-Oregon) discussed a range of critical issues affecting Oregon and the nation. Bentz emphasized his commitment to downsizing the federal government and focusing on fiscal responsibility while also highlighting the importance of supporting vital programs like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid for the
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(CNN) — President Donald Trump is poised to sign an executive order on Thursday to start the process of dismantling the Department of Education, two administration officials told CNN, a move that will begin fulfilling a major campaign promise. The president is set to make the move in a Thursday afternoon event at the White House, the officials said
Continue Reading From CNN’s Kit MaherMinutes into President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress, a disturbance from Democratic Rep. Al Green of Texas resulted in him being escorted out of the chamber by the House Sergeant at Arms. Standing up during Trump’s remarks, Green lifted his cane in the air and started yelling out. “Members are engaging
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Former Oregon U.S. Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer, President Trump’s nominee for labor secretary. testified before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee Wednesday. Chavez-DeRemer discussed her past support of the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, which allows all workers to freely unionize. It’s been strongly opposed by several
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By Jacob Soboroff, NBC News SKAMANIA COUNTY, Wash. (NBC) — A freeze on the hiring and onboarding of thousands of federal firefighters could have deadly consequences as the national wildfire response operates at a “diminished capacity,” a federal firefighting captain told NBC News. The federal hiring freeze ordered last month by President Donald Trump will hinder the U.S.
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Opponents of tech billionaire Elon Musk’s involvement in the Trump administration held a “Nobody Elected Elon” rally outside the U.S. Treasury building in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday. Musk is serving as a special government employee, has an office at the White House, and is heading up the new Department of Government Efficiency,
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Over rigorous questioning from senators Wednesday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. laid out his vision to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, while backtracking on his past statements in support of abortion and against vaccines.
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