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Trump drops plan to deploy National Guard to Portland, but sparks new controversy
After months of street protests and legal challenges, President Donald Trump has reversed his controversial decision to deploy National Guard troops to Portland. But the New Year’s Eve announcement sparked another controversy when Trump said National Guard troops had reduced crime in Portland and could still be deployed if crime increases in the future. “We…
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Transportation budget cuts could hurt North Portland
Recent federal, state and local transportation budget cuts may hit North Portland residents especially hard. Gov. Tina Kotek has called a special session of the Oregon Legislature on Aug. 29 to approve a version of the transportation funding package that did not pass in the 2025 session, contributing to the funding crisis. Among other things,…
