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Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from deploying National Guard in Portland

By Claire Rush, Rebecca Boone, Associated Press

A federal judge in Oregon temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from deploying the National Guard in Portland, ruling Saturday in a lawsuit brought by the state and city.

Illinois governor says troops could be deployed to Chicago as immigration agents patrol downtown

By Sophia Tareen, Associated Press

The sight of armed, camouflaged and masked Border Patrol agents making arrests near famous downtown Chicago landmarks has amplified concerns about the Trump administration's growing federal intervention across U.S. cities.

Trump says he’s sending troops to Portland in latest deployment to U.S. cities

By Claire Rush, Chris Megerian, Associated Press

President Donald Trump said Saturday he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, "authorizing Full Force, if necessary” to handle “domestic terrorists” as he expands his controversial deployments to more American cities.

4 suspected heat-related deaths reported in Oregon region

By Ty O'Neil, Christopher Weber, Associated Press

Authorities in Oregon’s Multnomah County, home to Portland, reported on Monday four suspected heat-related deaths as the region continued to swelter under an early heat wave.

Powerful winter storm to bring ‘life-threatening wind chills’ and cancels flights in Northwest

By Claire Rush, Associated Press

An approaching storm in the Northwest is one of a number of sprawling storms bringing everything from what the National Weather Service called “life-threatening wind chills” in South Dakota to the possibility of tornadoes in the South.

Immersive exhibitions are changing the way people consume art

By Cat Wise

In recent years, immersive art exhibitions that place viewers amid the art have been a hot ticket. Popular ones featuring works from artists like van Gogh and Monet travel from city to city. But there are a growing number of…

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Why this widespread form of homelessness is often overlooked and unsupported

By Hannah Grabenstein

Millions of people experience homelessness by living "doubled-up." Here's why they're often ineligible for assistance.

Portland’s citizens to vote on government changes in 2022 midterms

By Claire Rush, Associated Press/Report for America

Residents of Portland, Oregon, are voting on a ballot measure that would completely overhaul City Hall amid growing voter frustration over surging homelessness and crime.

New report shows Department of Homeland Security gathered intel on Portland Black Lives Matter protestors

By Andrew Selsky, Associated Press

U.S. Department of Homeland Security officials under then-President Donald Trump compiled intelligence dossiers on people who were arrested at Black Lives Matter protests in Portland, Oregon.

Oregon mayor to ban homeless camps on Portland streets, designate campsites

By Claire Rush, Associated Press/Report for America

An Oregon mayor plans to ban camping on Portland streets in the next year and a half. Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler said the aim is to gradually move people from street encampments to campsites designated by the city.