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Oregon’s Ron Wyden plans another US Senate run while Democrats debate leadership change
At a recent town hall, the Democratic lawmaker highlighted his party’s aging leadership while addressing a range of national issues.
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Northwest politicians call for ban on ICE officers’ masking practice
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden is among the Democratic lawmakers pushing legislation to prohibit law enforcement officers from hiding their identities.

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Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden joins chorus in calling for release of Epstein documents
Wyden urges a ‘follow the money’ approach around the disgraced financier. “The Trump administration may be closing the books on Epstein’s sex trafficking, but I am not ready to give up. Far from it,” the Oregon senator said in a statement earlier this week.
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US Sen. Ron Wyden plans to run for reelection in 2028
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden would be 79 when he's up for reelection.

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US Sen. Ron Wyden on court rulings and the battle over access to abortion drug mifepristone
On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked lower court rulings that would have limited access to the abortion drug mifepristone. The drug will remain available in the U.S. for now, while appeals in the lower courts continue to play out. U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon has been advocating for protecting access to mifepristone for Americans, and gives his perspective on the latest decision.

Wyden pushes to change rules barring some people from donating blood
The American Red Cross and Bloodworks Northwest say there’s an unprecedented shortage of lifesaving blood in the region. Oregon U.S. Senator Ron Wyden is calling for a rule change to make more people eligible to give blood.

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Oregon senators send White House three finalists for U.S. Attorney
After interviews with a selection committee, Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley sent the White House three candidates who could serve as Oregon's next U.S. Attorney.
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Wyden, Merkley seek public meeting in Oregon over Air Force proposal in Owyhee
The Air Force wants to expand its low-altitude training range into Oregon and Nevada but hasn't held public meetings in either state. Oregon's U.S. senators are urging them to reconsider.

Wyden Backs Tax Break For Craft Beverage Makers
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Merkley, Wyden And Senate Democrats Protest Judicial Nominations
Oregon Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden spent three hours Tuesday night protesting the Republican Party’s approach to confirming federal judges.