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In Oregon’s extremely tight US 5th District race, candidates take vastly different approaches
Abortion, climate change and homelessness are just some of the main topics candidates are discussing this year.

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In a push to make the November ballot, Betsy Johnson sizes up her audience
The former Democratic state senator has been barnstorming the state in her nonaffiliated bid for Oregon governor — and has a sales pitch for every crowd.
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Presidential election conspiracies live on with audit by Arizona GOP
Months after former President Donald Trump’s defeat, legislative Republicans in Arizona are challenging the outcome as they embark on an unprecedented effort to audit the results in the state’s most populous county.

Oregon just decriminalized small amounts of all drugs. Now what?
A controversial ballot measure has just decriminalized small amounts of all drugs—but the state’s addiction and recovery community are still debating if it’s a good idea.

Oregon lawmakers: Rep. Diego Hernandez created a hostile workplace
Oregon lawmakers on Tuesday found Rep. Diego Hernandez created a hostile workplace at the state Capitol in Salem for two women who either worked in the building or had business with the legislature in their professional capacity.

Joe Biden has taken office, is 46th US president; calls for unity and acts quickly to undo Trump environmental rollbacks
Joe Biden became the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, having defeated Donald Trump in an acrimonious, divisive election. Biden was sworn in alongside Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in an unusual inauguration ceremony, conducted amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis and heightened physical security risks.

Republicans block measure calling for quick removal of Trump
A House resolution calling on Vice President Mike Pence to invoke constitutional authority to remove President Donald Trump from office has been blocked by Republicans

Stunned EU leaders yearn for Biden presidency — ASAP
For European Union nations, Joe Biden’s Jan. 20 inauguration as the next U.S. president cannot come fast enough.
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After excusing violence, Trump acknowledges Biden transition
President Donald Trump says there will be an “orderly transition on January 20th” now that Congress has concluded the electoral vote count certifying President-elect Joe Biden’s victory.

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Fact-checking Trump’s numerous false claims about the election
At a rally and on Twitter, President Donald Trump is pressing his case for overturning the election results as Congress prepares to tally the electoral votes affirming President-elect Joe Biden’s victory