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What the 2022 midterms mean for Biden’s presidency
President Biden's job just got tougher. The midterm election results mean Republicans likely will control the House. But there are some political silver linings in divided government.

President Joe Biden discusses runways and bridges in Portland pit stop
Biden was joined by Gov. Kate Brown and members of Oregon's congressional delegation in an appearance at Portland's airport. It was his first visit to the state as president.
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President Biden lands in Portland to talk about infrastructure and help with fundraising
Biden will attempt to sell voters on the bipartisan $1.2 trillion infrastructure package he signed into law in November. He’ll also talk to private donors.

President Joe Biden to visit Pacific Northwest next week
President Joe Biden will travel to Portland and Seattle next week, his first visit to the region as president.
Biden seeks new sanctions, help for Ukrainians in Europe
President Joe Biden's trip to Europe comes at a critical moment for the war in Ukraine, which could become a bloody stalemate as Russia pummels cities with airstrikes and artillery.

Biden talks with China’s Xi, aims to press him on Russia war
President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping spoke Friday via a video call as the White House looks to deter Beijing from providing military or economic assistance for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Trump faces flurry of investigations beyond Jan. 6 probe
As Donald Trump’s lawyers try to block the White House from releasing records to the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, the former president faces a flurry of other investigations that could come to a head in the coming weeks and the new year.

Biden plans swift moves to protect and advance LGBTQ rights
As vice president in 2012, Joe Biden endeared himself to many LGBTQ Americans by endorsing same-sex marriage even before his boss, President Barack Obama.

"Swap Talk:" A Special Collaboration With KQED At 10 a.m.
“Swap Talk” will air live on OPB and KQED at 10 a.m., providing a chance for Oregon public broadcasting listeners to talk to people in the Bay Area about how the new federal administration is impacting their world.
Trump Budget Could Gut Ashland Community Programs
Local officials are bracing for the possible end of a federal grant program that has helped communities, including Ashland, enhance programs for everything from homeless teens to local parks.