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Trump Administration Cites Portland’s Rose City Antifa in New Terrorism Designation
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Trump administration is using a new terrorism designation against an Italy-based digital network to turn its broader crackdown on antifa into concrete federal action, with Portland-based Rose City Antifa specifically…
Oregon Challenges Trump Mail-Voting Rule as Ballot Deadlines Approach
With mere weeks before the November 4 election, Oregon is one of 24 states plus Washington, D.C filing a lawsuit opposing a new Trump administration rule that will drastically change vote-by-mail rules.
Oregon Attorney General…
Oregon Hunting and Farming Rights Amendment Clears First Step Toward 2028 Ballot
The proposed amendment to the Oregon Constitution to recognize the role the state’s natural resource heritage plays in its communities has taken a small step towards inclusion in the 2028 ballot.
According to the Oregon Secretary of…
Oregon Says 93% of SNAP Recipients Facing Work Rules May Qualify for Exemptions
Oregon officials are urging people receiving SNAP food benefits not to just assume they must meet the program’s 80-hour monthly work or activity requirement- many recipients may qualify for an exemption.
Oregon SNAP Work Rule…
Drazan Campaign Poll Shows Narrow Lead Over Kotek in Oregon Governor Race
Ahead of this year's Oregon gubernatorial election on 3 November 2026, early polls are suggesting that it will be a tight race between incumbent Democrat Tina Kotek and Republican Christine Drazan. A new poll puts Drazan slightly ahead at…
Oregon Is Trying to Block Trump in Court From Accessing Unique Mail-In Ballot Information
Oregon is in the midst of a legal wrangle to prevent President Donald Trump from enforcing a ruling calling on states to submit the names, addresses, and unique ballot information of voters who receive mail-in ballots.
The…
Portland Votes to Restrict Masked Immigration Agents Despite Legal Concerns
PORTLAND, Ore. — Despite an Appeals Court ruling that a local government ordinance cannot supersede federal legislation, the Portland City Council voted in favor of banning immigration agents from wearing face masks and failing to wear…
Oregon Nonaffiliated Voters May Hold the Key to Kotek vs. Drazan in November
At the predictable conclusion of party election primaries for the position of Governor of Oregon, incumbent Tina Kotek (D) and rival Christine Drazan (R) may have to cast their nets wider than party loyalists to emerge victorious.…
Oregon Agrees to Review and Remove Up to 800,000 Voter Records After Federal Settlement
Nonprofit Judicial Watch secured a major settlement yesterday after Oregon state officials settled a federal lawsuit, committing to a massive review and cleanup of roughly 800,000 inactive voter records, including about 160,000 that already…
Oregon Asks Federal Court to Permanently Block Trump Order Targeting Mail Voting and Voter…
In a coalition of 25 states, Oregon asked a federal court to permanently block President Trump's executive order, which unlawfully restricted mail voting and efforts to limit voter eligibility.
Lawsuit Seeks To Strike Out Efforts…