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The president needs to resign.
November 13, 2025 at 3:32 PM
The president needs to resign.
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Preventing health care costs from exploding?
Reopening the government?
Lowering the cost of groceries?
Nope. Building himself a new $300 million ballroom.
Reopening the government?
Lowering the cost of groceries?
Nope. Building himself a new $300 million ballroom.
Leavitt: "At this moment in time, of course, the ballroom is really the president's main priority."
October 23, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Preventing health care costs from exploding?
Reopening the government?
Lowering the cost of groceries?
Nope. Building himself a new $300 million ballroom.
Reopening the government?
Lowering the cost of groceries?
Nope. Building himself a new $300 million ballroom.
There it is. 💰 Cha-ching! 💰
Lori Chavez Deremer got a promotion after losing her congressional seat. Instead of looking out for her would be constituents, she rewards her friends…
Lori Chavez Deremer got a promotion after losing her congressional seat. Instead of looking out for her would be constituents, she rewards her friends…
The Trump administration has tapped a former Oregon Senate Republican leader as an assistant labor secretary, bringing him into an agency headed by another Oregon Republican. buff.ly/4TllZmc
Trump picks former Oregon state senator for labor department role • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Speculation had been growing over whether Sen. Daniel Bonham, R-The Dalles, could be leaving to work for the U.S. Department of Labor.
oregoncapitalchronicle.com
October 7, 2025 at 7:13 PM
There it is. 💰 Cha-ching! 💰
Lori Chavez Deremer got a promotion after losing her congressional seat. Instead of looking out for her would be constituents, she rewards her friends…
Lori Chavez Deremer got a promotion after losing her congressional seat. Instead of looking out for her would be constituents, she rewards her friends…
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Federal agents are trying to bait peaceful protesters.
Don't fall for it.
Don't fall for it.
I was at the protest yesterday. We were peaceful. We stayed off ice property. They came out and attacked us with pepper bullets, tear gas, shoving, pepper spraying in eyes. The injustice is horrific. This was a group of all ages, neighbors, portlanders.
October 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Federal agents are trying to bait peaceful protesters.
Don't fall for it.
Don't fall for it.
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buff.ly/GyBNZQk Federal officers are instigating violence against just protestors past their authority. Some may claim, "they're defending govt property". Untrue. ENTIRE BLOCKS away, officers attacked peaceful demonstrators. Including an elderly Vietnam vet and his wife; the wife got a concussion.
Federal tactics on Portland protesters escalate, hours after judge rules against Trump
Hours after a federal judge paused the Trump administration’s plans to deploy 200 members of the Oregon National Guard to Portland, federal law enforcement officers escalated the tactics used on…
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October 5, 2025 at 6:45 PM
buff.ly/GyBNZQk Federal officers are instigating violence against just protestors past their authority. Some may claim, "they're defending govt property". Untrue. ENTIRE BLOCKS away, officers attacked peaceful demonstrators. Including an elderly Vietnam vet and his wife; the wife got a concussion.
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They’re using American tax dollars to fund infrastructure in Argentina because that’s where they’re all going to flee when we kick them out of office
After announcing a $20 billion bailout of Argentina, the White House now says it's pausing $18 billion in funding for NYC infrastructure projects
Russ Vought would love nothing more than to tear this country down to its studs
Russ Vought would love nothing more than to tear this country down to its studs
October 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
They’re using American tax dollars to fund infrastructure in Argentina because that’s where they’re all going to flee when we kick them out of office
Might help if the state legislature were planned to be at work in session for more than 35 days in the next year…
America is under attack from within like never before in its modern history. Its defenders must adopt a war footing.
If the Union is to be saved — again — then Democratic-led, Democratic-governed states like Washington, Oregon, and California are going to have to step up and break out of old…
If the Union is to be saved — again — then Democratic-led, Democratic-governed states like Washington, Oregon, and California are going to have to step up and break out of old…
America is under attack from within like never before in its modern history. Its defenders must adopt a war footing.
If the Union is to be saved — again — then Democratic-led, Democratic-governed states like Washington, Oregon, and California are going to have to step up and break out of old paradigms that assume the federal government is a friend.
www.nwprogressive.org
August 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Might help if the state legislature were planned to be at work in session for more than 35 days in the next year…
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America is under attack from within like never before in its modern history. Its defenders must adopt a war footing.
If the Union is to be saved — again — then Democratic-led, Democratic-governed states like Washington, Oregon, and California are going to have to step up and break out of old…
If the Union is to be saved — again — then Democratic-led, Democratic-governed states like Washington, Oregon, and California are going to have to step up and break out of old…
America is under attack from within like never before in its modern history. Its defenders must adopt a war footing.
If the Union is to be saved — again — then Democratic-led, Democratic-governed states like Washington, Oregon, and California are going to have to step up and break out of old paradigms that assume the federal government is a friend.
www.nwprogressive.org
August 28, 2025 at 4:36 PM
America is under attack from within like never before in its modern history. Its defenders must adopt a war footing.
If the Union is to be saved — again — then Democratic-led, Democratic-governed states like Washington, Oregon, and California are going to have to step up and break out of old…
If the Union is to be saved — again — then Democratic-led, Democratic-governed states like Washington, Oregon, and California are going to have to step up and break out of old…
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One of the firefighters arrested is an Oregonian. My office has been in touch with his lawyer who says he can't locate his client. My office is working to get more information on his whereabouts ASAP.
Arresting firefighters putting their lives on the line to protect our communities doesn't make us safer. This evil stunt is putting families in harm's way just so Donald Trump can score a Fox News hit.
Federal agents arrest firefighters working on WA wildfire
Federal agents showed up northeast of Lake Cushman to check identification of crew members fighting Washington's largest active wildfire.
www.seattletimes.com
August 28, 2025 at 8:47 PM
One of the firefighters arrested is an Oregonian. My office has been in touch with his lawyer who says he can't locate his client. My office is working to get more information on his whereabouts ASAP.
Considering Lori was drinking buddies with Shannon Monihan and her literal bomb throwing militant boyfriend, we’re not surprised that she would wish state violence on her former constituents.
It’s still pathetic and weak, though.
It’s still pathetic and weak, though.
Lori Chavez-DeRemer: "In Oregon, we are expecting a crackdown. Thank you for what you're doing with your agents on ICE. I hope you will come to Portland, Oregon and crackdown."
August 26, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Considering Lori was drinking buddies with Shannon Monihan and her literal bomb throwing militant boyfriend, we’re not surprised that she would wish state violence on her former constituents.
It’s still pathetic and weak, though.
It’s still pathetic and weak, though.
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This session, I was proud to work w/ @emerson4or.bsky.social, Rep. Kropf, and Sen. Broadman to fund important capital projects in Central Oregon: expanded care at Mosaic, a new emergency hub, a child psychiatric facility, the High Desert Museum, & more
#orleg #orpol
#orleg #orpol
Editorial: A short list of good things Bend legislators delivered
Better health care and improving a cultural asset are just some of the wins for Central Oregon from the Oregon Legislature.
bendbulletin.com
July 23, 2025 at 2:52 PM
This session, I was proud to work w/ @emerson4or.bsky.social, Rep. Kropf, and Sen. Broadman to fund important capital projects in Central Oregon: expanded care at Mosaic, a new emergency hub, a child psychiatric facility, the High Desert Museum, & more
#orleg #orpol
#orleg #orpol
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Speaker Johnson is shutting down the House and sending us home early to avoid releasing the Epstein files.
We need transparency. Quit wasting my time.
We need transparency. Quit wasting my time.
July 23, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Speaker Johnson is shutting down the House and sending us home early to avoid releasing the Epstein files.
We need transparency. Quit wasting my time.
We need transparency. Quit wasting my time.
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Quite a day yesterday here in Bend! The turnout for the #NoKings protest was *massive*, the bike race was a lot of fun to watch, and I saw a bunch of friends at both
June 15, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Quite a day yesterday here in Bend! The turnout for the #NoKings protest was *massive*, the bike race was a lot of fun to watch, and I saw a bunch of friends at both
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Bend, I'm on a break from the socials, but just here to say y'all rock. Incredible peaceful protest today. My voice is hoarse from talking to people. My legs hurt from doing a bike race after the protest, ha. Gorgeous weather and community, a perfect Bend day. Thank you everyone ❤️
June 15, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Bend, I'm on a break from the socials, but just here to say y'all rock. Incredible peaceful protest today. My voice is hoarse from talking to people. My legs hurt from doing a bike race after the protest, ha. Gorgeous weather and community, a perfect Bend day. Thank you everyone ❤️
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Such great turnouts all over Central Oregon today — GO TEAM!!!
@ordems.bsky.social @currycountydems.bsky.social @lincolncodemsor.bsky.social @deschutesdemocrats.org @polkdems.org @oregonizers.org @oregonian.com @washcodems.bsky.social @multdems.bsky.social
#NoKings
@ordems.bsky.social @currycountydems.bsky.social @lincolncodemsor.bsky.social @deschutesdemocrats.org @polkdems.org @oregonizers.org @oregonian.com @washcodems.bsky.social @multdems.bsky.social
#NoKings
VIDEO: Thousands attend Central Oregon 'No Kings' rallies in 5 cities
VIDEOS: Thousands gathered in Bend and across Central Oregon Saturday for “No Kings” rallies in protest of President Trump's policies. The Bend event brought more than 3,000 people and at least one ev...
www.centraloregondaily.com
June 15, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Such great turnouts all over Central Oregon today — GO TEAM!!!
@ordems.bsky.social @currycountydems.bsky.social @lincolncodemsor.bsky.social @deschutesdemocrats.org @polkdems.org @oregonizers.org @oregonian.com @washcodems.bsky.social @multdems.bsky.social
#NoKings
@ordems.bsky.social @currycountydems.bsky.social @lincolncodemsor.bsky.social @deschutesdemocrats.org @polkdems.org @oregonizers.org @oregonian.com @washcodems.bsky.social @multdems.bsky.social
#NoKings
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ICYMI: Republicans are stripping 42 million Americans of food for their kids and families – and they're proud of it.
Students will go hungry, people will suffer, and it's all so they can put more money in the pockets of the top 1%.
www.politico.com/live-updates...
Students will go hungry, people will suffer, and it's all so they can put more money in the pockets of the top 1%.
www.politico.com/live-updates...
House Agriculture Committee approves $300 billion in nutrition spending cuts
The bill will force states to take on more costs of the nation’s largest anti-hunger program.
www.politico.com
May 15, 2025 at 5:48 PM
ICYMI: Republicans are stripping 42 million Americans of food for their kids and families – and they're proud of it.
Students will go hungry, people will suffer, and it's all so they can put more money in the pockets of the top 1%.
www.politico.com/live-updates...
Students will go hungry, people will suffer, and it's all so they can put more money in the pockets of the top 1%.
www.politico.com/live-updates...
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Had a great weekend in Deschutes! Thank you to everyone who came out to our town hall.
I’m bringing your stories back to DC with me today to continue the fight against Republicans’ devastating cuts to Medicaid.
I’m bringing your stories back to DC with me today to continue the fight against Republicans’ devastating cuts to Medicaid.
May 13, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Had a great weekend in Deschutes! Thank you to everyone who came out to our town hall.
I’m bringing your stories back to DC with me today to continue the fight against Republicans’ devastating cuts to Medicaid.
I’m bringing your stories back to DC with me today to continue the fight against Republicans’ devastating cuts to Medicaid.
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Oregonians will go hungry if congressional Republicans plow forward with plans to cut the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and shift costs to states, senators and Gov. @tinakotek.bsky.social warned on Tuesday. buff.ly/iAUSIJt by @jmshumway.bsky.social
Proposed federal SNAP cuts would leave Oregon families hungry, governor and senators warn • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregonians will go hungry if Republicans plow forward with plans to cut the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Kotek warned.
oregoncapitalchronicle.com
May 13, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Oregonians will go hungry if congressional Republicans plow forward with plans to cut the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and shift costs to states, senators and Gov. @tinakotek.bsky.social warned on Tuesday. buff.ly/iAUSIJt by @jmshumway.bsky.social
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I'm demanding an investigation into the Trump administration's apparent use of the knockoff Signal app, TeleMessage. Senior government officials using a shoddy, foreign-owned communications app poses massive national security and counterintelligence threats.
NEW: Sen. Ron Wyden calls for Justice Dept. probe of White House message-archiving tool after two reported hacks of TeleMessage. www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
Administration’s altered Signal chats pose new cyber risks, experts say
Hackers say they have breached the message archiving system Trump officials have adopted since the Signal chat debacle in March.
www.washingtonpost.com
May 6, 2025 at 7:26 PM
I'm demanding an investigation into the Trump administration's apparent use of the knockoff Signal app, TeleMessage. Senior government officials using a shoddy, foreign-owned communications app poses massive national security and counterintelligence threats.
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Oregon, I hear you – and I’m with you in the fight against the Trump administration.
Thank you, AG Dan Rayfield, for hosting this important town hall.
Showing up and engaging in these conversations is how we push back and fight for the country we all deserve.
Thank you, AG Dan Rayfield, for hosting this important town hall.
Showing up and engaging in these conversations is how we push back and fight for the country we all deserve.
May 5, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Oregon, I hear you – and I’m with you in the fight against the Trump administration.
Thank you, AG Dan Rayfield, for hosting this important town hall.
Showing up and engaging in these conversations is how we push back and fight for the country we all deserve.
Thank you, AG Dan Rayfield, for hosting this important town hall.
Showing up and engaging in these conversations is how we push back and fight for the country we all deserve.
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We packed a lot in this weekend in Bend – a town hall, site visits, and lunch at a small business!
Now, back to DC to hold Speaker Johnson accountable for failing to put legislation on the floor to lower costs and make life better for Oregonians.
Now, back to DC to hold Speaker Johnson accountable for failing to put legislation on the floor to lower costs and make life better for Oregonians.
May 5, 2025 at 3:29 PM
We packed a lot in this weekend in Bend – a town hall, site visits, and lunch at a small business!
Now, back to DC to hold Speaker Johnson accountable for failing to put legislation on the floor to lower costs and make life better for Oregonians.
Now, back to DC to hold Speaker Johnson accountable for failing to put legislation on the floor to lower costs and make life better for Oregonians.
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Got questions about how we’re challenging Trump in the courts? Come by my legal town hall with AG Dan Rayfield tomorrow morning! I look forward to seeing you there.
Last week, AG Dan Rayfield sued the Trump admin over tariffs impacting our state.
This Saturday, I’ll be joining him at the OSU Cascades Campus for a town hall.
Join us for a conversation about our work to lower costs and stand up for Oregonians.
This Saturday, I’ll be joining him at the OSU Cascades Campus for a town hall.
Join us for a conversation about our work to lower costs and stand up for Oregonians.
May 2, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Got questions about how we’re challenging Trump in the courts? Come by my legal town hall with AG Dan Rayfield tomorrow morning! I look forward to seeing you there.
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“It’s been horrible. It’s been a deeply exhausting roller coaster,” the employee said. “It’s very difficult to work when you’re in a constant state of being terrorized by your employer.”
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Chavez-DeRemer's labor department threatens 'serious legal consequences' for talking to journalists • Oregon Capital Chronicle
A top official in the Department of Labor informed all staff members that they could face criminal charges if they speak to journalists.
oregoncapitalchronicle.com
April 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM
“It’s been horrible. It’s been a deeply exhausting roller coaster,” the employee said. “It’s very difficult to work when you’re in a constant state of being terrorized by your employer.”
oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/04/24/c...
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