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'Bigger than basketball': Oregon bill aims to turn Moda Center into 'world-class hub' — KOIN Portland A new bill in the Oregon legislature is aiming to guide renovations for the oldest unrenovated NBA area in the United States -- the Moda Center -- with plans to turn the facility into a

A bill in the Oregon legislature is aiming to guide renovations for the oldest unrenovated NBA arena in the U.S. — the Moda Center — with plans to turn the facility into a “world-class hub” for sports and entertainment.

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Justice Department seeks to wipe out Bannon conviction for defying Jan. 6 committee — POLITICO Bannon already served a four-month prison sentence in 2024 for his conviction on the charges.

Justice Department seeks to wipe out Steve Bannon's conviction for defying Jan. 6 committee - POLITICO

Oregon SoS decries Bannon's call for ICE agents at polls Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read is preparing “for every possibility” as former White House advisor-turned podcaster Steve Bannon calls for federal agents to “surround” polli…

‘It is not American’: Oregon Secretary of State denounces Steve Bannon’s call for ICE at polling stations
https://www.koin.com/news/politics/it-is-not-american-oregon-secretary-of-state-denounces-steve-bannons-call-for-ice-at-polling-stations/?cid=bluesky_ 

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and 31 Oregon mayors are demanding ICE to halt operations in the state until recent use of force investigations are complete.

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👀 A cryptic new letter from Senator Ron Wyden to the CIA director.

Exclusive: US spy chief's office investigated voting machines in Puerto Rico A team working for President Donald Trump's spy chief, Tulsi Gabbard, last spring led an investigation into Puerto Rico's voting machines, said Gabbard's office and three sources familiar with the pre...

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A team working for Tulsi Gabbard last spring led an investigation into Puerto Rico's voting machines.

The goal was to work with the FBI to investigate claims that Venezuela had hacked voting machines in Puerto Rico.

The probe did not produce any clear evidence of interference.

Steve Bannon says ICE will ‘surround the polls’ as Trump doubles down on taking over elections Trump doubled down on his comments to nationalize voting Tuesday during an Oval Office press conference. “If you think about it, a state is an agent for the federal government in elections,” Trump sai...

Steve Bannon says the federal government is planning to send ICE officers to patrol polling stations during the midterms.

"We're going to have ICE surround the polls come November."

"We're not going to sit here and allow you to steal the country again." www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Oregon bill would limit 'Orwellian' masked law enforcement Oregon lawmakers introduced a bill on Monday that would restrict members of law enforcement from wearing masks and aims to limit the state’s cooperation with “unconstitutional federal actions…

Oregon bill would restrict ‘Orwellian’ masked law enforcement in the state

AI-altered photos and videos of Minneapolis shootings blur reality — NBC News Social media users are trying to use AI to get clearer images and videos of the Minneapolis shootings but are instead misleading millions.

AI-altered photos and videos of Minneapolis shootings blur reality - NBC News

Project Netflix: MAGA’s Plan To Sandbag Warner Bros Deal; Streamer Called “Biggest Political & Ideology Messaging Machine In Human History” Ted Sarandos' testimony tomorrow in front of the Senate could see MAGA forces try to blow up the streamer's plan to buy Warner Bros

Project Netflix: MAGA’s Plan To Sandbag Warner Bros Deal; Streamer Called “Biggest Political & Ideology Messaging Machine In Human History”

Trump wants to ‘nationalize the voting,’ seeking to grab states’ power — The Washington Post Trump, who continues to falsely claim that he won the 2020 election, has baselessly alleged widespread fraud.

Trump wants to “nationalize the voting,” seeking to grab states’ power - The Washington Post

Judge orders 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his dad released from ICE detention — The Associated Press A judge has ordered the U.S. to release a father and 5-year-old son who were taken into custody during the immigration crackdown in Minnesota.

Judge orders 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his dad released from ICE detention - The Associated Press

There Is a Word for What Is Happening in Minneapolis — The Atlantic Those who oppose ICE in Minnesota are battling not for a political agenda but for the goal of dissidents throughout history: a normal life.

“To be a dissident in this moment means moving beyond scoring points and underscoring differences, and on to recognizing what we are all losing—and blowing a whistle in order to prevent that loss.”

Minnesota activist releases video of arrest after manipulated White House version — The Associated Press A Minnesota activist who was charged for her role in an anti-immigration enforcement protest at a church has released her own video of her arrest, after the White House posted a manipulated image onli...

Minnesota activist releases video of arrest after manipulated White House version - The Associated Press

Protesters call for nationwide strike against Trump's immigration policies — The Associated Press Protesters across the U.S. are calling for a nationwide strike on Friday to oppose the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis.

“Dissent is Democratic. Dissent is American. It’s the cornerstone of our democracy.”

FBI raids Fulton County election office seeking ballots from Trump’s 2020 loss — The Atlanta Journal-Constitution A FBI spokesman confirmed ‘court-ordered activity’ at the county’s elections operation center in south Fulton.

“Fulton County Commission Chair Robb Pitts said he was confident the ballots were ‘safe and secure’ in the facility. Now he’s worried about what happens next under federal custody.”

Denouncing ICE agents in Minnesota, Washington plans for its own ICE ‘incursion’

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A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by the Justice Department to access sensitive data on Oregon voters.

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US immigration agents detain two-year-old Minnesota girl: ‘depravity beyond words’ — Guardian US DHS detain a toddler and her father on Thursday and fly them to Texas before returning child on judge’s order

US immigration agents detain two-year-old Minnesota girl: ‘depravity beyond words’ - The Guardian

White House posts digitally altered image of woman arrested after ICE protest — Guardian US Guardian analysis shows images are the same, with Nekima Levy Armstrong looking composed in original but sobbing after alteration

White House posts digitally altered image of woman arrested after ICE protest - The Guardian

House Republicans are investigating Jan. 6. NPR fact-checked the first hearing — NPR A Republican-led congressional subcommittee is leading a new investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. Do their claims add up?

House Republicans are investigating Jan. 6. NPR fact-checked the first hearing.

2 more Republicans join race to become Oregon governor Two more Republicans have added their names in the race to become Oregon’s governor in 2026 — including a state representative who led a petition against Governor Tina Kotek’s tra…

Two Republicans added their names in the race to become Oregon’s next governor.

This includes a state rep. who petitioned Gov. Kotek’s transportation bill and a political commentator pardoned by Trump for his alleged role in the Jan. 6 insurrection.

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DOGE employees may have improperly accessed social security data, DOJ says — Axios Members of Elon Musk's DOGE team may have accessed Social Security information that was off-limits under a court ruling and shared agency data on third-party servers, the Department of Justice said in...

DOGE employees may have improperly accessed social security data, DOJ says

“At least two DOGE employees, the filing reveals, were in touch with a political advocacy group that asked them to analyze data from state voter rolls as part of its effort to overturn election results.”

Trump has rolled out many of the Project 2025 policies he once claimed ignorance about — NPR Some of the 2025 policies that have been implemented include cracking down on immigration and dismantling the Department of Education.

Trump has rolled out many of the Project 2025 policies he once claimed ignorance about — NPR

Elon Musk elevates claims of 'fake votes' in Oregon After the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office announced plans to cleanup Oregon’s voter rolls in early January, false claims about voter fraud in the state spread on X. Those claims were then elevat…

After the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office announced plans to cleanup Oregon’s voter rolls in early January, false claims about voter fraud in the state spread on X. Those claims were then elevated by Tesla CEO and former DOGE leader Elon Musk.

Merkley, Wyden say USPS rule may threaten mail-in voting Oregon’s senators are raising concerns about a recent rule change under the United States Postal Service that could delay mail-in ballots during election season.

Oregon’s senators are raising concerns about a recent rule change under the United States Postal Service that could delay mail-in ballots during election season.
https://www.koin.com/news/politics/merkley-wyden-raise-concerns-usps-postmark-rule-could-threaten-mail-in-voting/?cid=bluesky_ 

“Oregon’s victory could have ramifications for voter privacy across the country,” the Oregon Secretary of State's office said.

My interview with @orsecretaryread.bsky.social below

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Wednesday marked the beginning of oral arguments in a case that could determine whether Oregon is required to turn over sensitive voter information to the Justice Department.

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Oregon congresswoman files impeachment articles against Noem As the Trump administration has ramped up immigration enforcement efforts, an Oregon congresswoman introduced articles of impeachment on Wednesday against Department of Homeland Security Secretary …

‘Utter lawlessness’: Oregon congresswoman files impeachment articles against Noem

Right-Wing Influencers Have Flooded Minneapolis — WIRED Clips from creators in Minnesota have become primary evidence in attempts by the right wing to justify ICE’s surge on American cities.

Right-Wing Influencers Have Flooded Minneapolis - WIRED