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Russia launches record aerial attack on Ukraine
Russia launched the largest aerial assault on Ukraine overnight since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.

Trump calls for a deal on Israel’s war in Gaza, as signs of progress emerge
President Trump pleaded for progress in ceasefire talks in the war in Gaza, as Israel and Hamas appeared to be inching closer to an agreement.

The Trump administration is building a national citizenship data system
The Department of Homeland Security, with help from DOGE, has rolled out a tool that purports to be able to check the citizenship status of almost all Americans.

GOP megabill narrowly wins first test in the Senate. Here’s what’s in it
Senate Republicans voted to advance their massive tax and spending bill late Saturday night after hours of delays and negotiations.

Slain Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman mourned at funeral service
The Minnesota lawmaker was killed during a string of attacks against Democratic elected officials in the state.
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Oregon Legislature adjourns 2025 session as Democrats’ transportation plans stumble
State lawmakers didn't pass a signature transportation package but they did tackle other topics.

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Oregon Democrats’ major transportation bill is dead
According to four sources within the Legislature, Democrats acknowledged Friday morning they do not have the votes to pass House Bill 2025. The sweeping bill would have hiked an array of taxes and fees in order to generate billions for much-needed road projects.

Environment
Solar manufacturing is booming. Advocates say it could go bust without incentives
Abruptly ending tax incentives that encourage solar developers to buy American could upend a booming manufacturing sector.

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Trump still would have won in 2024 even if everyone had turned out to vote, Pew finds
In 2024, 64% of the eligible-voting population turned out, the second highest in 120 years. New data show that even if all those voters who stayed home had voted, Trump would still be president today.

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Oregon Democrats move revamped road funding bill toward crucial floor votes
After tweaks that reduced its price tag, HB 2025 found at least one Republican supporter.