Category Federal
PHOTOS: Thousands join Salem “Hands Off” demonstration
A crowd gathered Saturday near the Oregon Capitol to protest the actions of President Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
Economists weigh in on how tariffs will hit Willamette Valley
Oregon exports many of its agricultural products, including wheat and wine, which are likely to face reciprocal tariffs in foreign countries. But economists say some local sectors could benefit from tariffs, especially in the long-term.
Low-income preschool programs in Salem grapple with uncertainty following federal office closure
Salem’s Head Start preschool programs will continue operating as usual despite the abrupt closure this week of the regional federal office that funds and oversees their work.
Oregon public health programs hit with $117 million in surprise federal cuts
An abrupt halt to federal grants worth $12 billion around the country has state and local agencies contemplating layoffs and cuts to programs combatting diseases such as tuberculous, mpox and the flu.
Salem-area pantries will have less meat, dairy following Trump administration food bank cuts
Recent Trump administration cuts mean about one million fewer pounds of food will come to the Marion Polk Food Share this year. It’s about 10% of the food the agency distributes and a large share of in-demand items like meat and eggs.
U.S. Department of Education reinstates income-driven student loan repayment plans
After abruptly refusing to accept and process new online applications for loan repayment plans, federal education officials changed course.
Federal appeals court turns down Trump attempt to block rehiring of fired workers
A federal appeals court on Monday denied the Trump administration’s emergency effort to block the rehiring of federal employees at six government agencies.
Veterans march in Salem against Trump’s changes to VA
About 500 people joined a veterans protest in Salem, one of many nationwide Friday against President Donald Trump's planned cuts to the federal workforce and VA.
Panel of law, history professors at Willamette discuss fascism, democratic “backsliding” under Trump
Professors at a Willamette University discussion panel disagreed about whether the U.S. is in a "constitutional crisis" as they discussed the second Trump administration.