Voters

The administration is seeking sensitive information as part of its effort to root out suspected voter fraud.

Tens of millions of voters have had their information run through the tool — a striking portion of the U.S. public, considering little has been made public about the tool's accuracy or data security.

Oregonians vote at a higher rate than most Americans, which observers attribute to mail-in voting.

“Portlanders, they love our parks, our trails, our safe and clean community spaces. Without this funding, Portland risks the decline of some of our greatest assets," said Councilor Loretta Smith, who represents East Portland’s District 1.

Voters will weigh in on library funding during an Aug. 5 special election in four Southwest Washington counties. Library services could shrink by 30% if the levy fails.

Secretary of State Tobias Read, a Democrat, says the order would disenfranchise eligible voters without increasing security.

Republican lawmakers are plainly still skeptical of the Motor Voter Program, which automatically registers people to vote when they get a new driver’s license. In recent months they have argued the program should receive far more oversight or be scrapped altogether.

Oregonians are protesting the Trump administration and filling town halls with members of Congress on a regular basis. And the frustration with both parties is clear.

It's the latest fallout from revelations that state officials mistakenly registered more than 1,600 people to vote in Oregon.

The state revealed last year it had registered more than 1,600 potential noncitizens to vote.