President Donald Trump and his administration have been portraying Portland, Oregon, as a city consumed by lawlessness, a depiction refuted by local residents and elected officials. Trump has made false claims about widespread fires and businesses being rebuilt with plywood, contradicting the reality of peaceful protests and daily life. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem accused Portland officials of covering up the alleged chaos, drawing ridicule and counter-evidence from Senator Ron Wyden and City Council member Angelita Morillo. Residents have also documented the city’s normalcy, challenging the administration’s narrative.
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Donald Trump was not awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize; it went to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado instead. Trump had hoped his role in the recent Israel-Hamas ceasefire might secure the prize. He had previously stated he would be the first to settle seven wars and that he would eventually settle the Russia situation. Asle Toje, deputy leader of the Nobel committee, suggested Trump’s campaigning for the award could have hindered his chances. This likely fueled Trump’s long-standing envy of Barack Obama, particularly regarding Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize.
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A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration from deploying any National Guard units to Oregon. This decision came after the president attempted to circumvent a prior ruling against deploying Oregon’s National Guard by mobilizing troops from California and potentially Texas. The judge, appointed by Trump, questioned the federal government’s actions as a circumvention of her initial order. Both Oregon and California officials have expressed their disapproval of the president’s actions, with the Governor vowing to resist further attempts to deploy troops.
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In response to the Trump administration’s deployment of National Guard members to Oregon, a federal judge issued a new, broader order preventing any National Guard members from being relocated from any state for federal service in Oregon. The judge found the administration was directly violating her prior order, which found no justification for federalized military presence in the state, particularly after learning that California and Texas National Guard members were being sent. The judge argued that the administration lacked a legal basis for bringing federalized National Guard members into Oregon, further asserting that there was no threat of rebellion or other valid reason for the deployments. Ultimately, the judge’s ruling was based on her prior findings that there was no credible legal justification for the deployment of National Guard members in Portland, and the court found the reassignment of National Guard members appeared to violate both federal law and the 10th Amendment.
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Newsom to sue over Trump sending California National Guard to Oregon: This is a big deal, and it’s pretty clear why. It looks like Governor Newsom is gearing up for a legal showdown over the former president’s move to deploy the California National Guard to Oregon. It’s a bold step, and it’s getting a lot of attention, understandably.
Newsom to sue over Trump sending California National Guard to Oregon: The core of the issue seems to be about who gets to call the shots with the National Guard. When the Guard is under state control, the governor has the authority. But when the President federalizes them, that authority shifts.… Continue reading
President Donald Trump deployed 300 California National Guard members to Oregon on Sunday, despite a court order that blocked the Pentagon from sending Oregon’s National Guard to Portland. The judge cited that the president’s claims were “untethered to the facts” and rejected the Pentagon’s claim that Portland faced a “danger of rebellion.” Governor Gavin Newsom denounced the move as an abuse of power, vowing to sue, while the White House defended the action, claiming it was to protect federal assets following violent riots. This comes after California previously won a court victory against the Pentagon regarding the use of the National Guard for domestic policing.
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Judge Karin Immergut issued a temporary restraining order blocking President Trump’s deployment of 200 National Guard members to Portland. The judge ruled that Trump exceeded his authority and violated the Tenth Amendment. The order, which expires October 18, was granted after Immergut found the administration’s claims of significant violence and unrest were unsupported by evidence. A hearing will be held to determine if the temporary order should be extended.
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Oregon and the city of Portland have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to halt the deployment of National Guard troops, citing a lack of legal justification. The suit names several key figures and departments within the administration and seeks to declare the deployment unlawful, arguing it violates the 10th Amendment by overstepping state police powers. Despite claims of escalating violence and threats to federal assets by the administration, state officials like Governor Tina Kotek deny the existence of conditions necessitating military intervention, pointing to crime statistics that are comparable to the previous year, while also acknowledging an 8% increase in simple assaults. The lawsuit follows a similar ruling against the administration’s actions in Los Angeles, where a judge found that the Posse Comitatus Act was violated.
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Portland, Oregon, will issue a land use violation notice to the city’s ICE building, citing violations of its conditional land use approval, which prohibits overnight detentions and holding individuals for more than 12 hours. The city’s investigation, prompted by complaints, revealed 25 violations between October 2024 and July 2025, based on data obtained from ICE. The notice, to be issued Thursday, also addresses boarded-up windows. ICE has 30 days to correct the issue, and a fine may be issued. Furthermore, the city can schedule a hearing to reconsider the land use approval, with appeal options to the city council.
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Healthcare for all is a growing movement, with Oregon taking steps towards implementing a universal healthcare system. The state’s Universal Health Plan Governance Board has researched the impacts of such a system and found it would improve health outcomes and be more cost-effective. Despite potential pushback, the plan is scheduled to be completed by September 2026 and could go to a vote as early as January 2027. Supporters, organized through groups like Healthcare for All Oregon (HCAO), are working to raise awareness and ensure the legislation’s success.
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