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The Week In Oregon Politics For Friday 6 March 2020

The Week In Oregon Politics For Friday, April 6, 2018

Washington State Sues Motel 6 Over Sharing Guest Immigration Data

Washington state is suing Motel 6 for sharing guest information with immigration agents. NPR's Scott Simon talks with the state's attorney general, Bob Ferguson, about the case and marijuana policy.

Rep. Bennie Thompson, chairman of the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol, talks to reporters on Nov. 17, 2022.

Jan. 6 committee is likely to make criminal referrals related to Capitol attack

Chair Bennie Thompson said members haven't decided how many referrals to issue. "We have not made a decision as to who," he said, "but we have made decisions that criminal referrals will happen."

Morning news brief: Jan. 6 probe, Ukraine's civilian soldiers, Mexico's data leak

The Jan. 6 panel votes to subpoena Donald Trump. The U.K. is training Ukrainian civilians to fight against Russia. Mexico is dealing with a massive data leak that uncovered some closely-kept secrets.

Video shows Department of Justice official urging Jan. 6 rioters to 'kill' cops

The Department of Justice hired a former Jan. 6 defendant who was caught on tape urging rioters to "kill" police. The department calls him a "valued member" of the administration.

Earthquake survivors warm themselves around a bonfire at a makeshift camp at Tunshikel park in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Tuesday. More than 5,000 people are confirmed dead from Saturday's earthquake.

Nepal Death Toll Tops 5,000; At Least 1.4 Million Need Food Aid

Nearly 11,000 more were injured. The toll includes four Americans who died at a Mount Everest base camp. In addition to food, the U.N. says medical supplies are desperately needed.

The week in Oregon politics for Friday, January 6, 2017

Many progressives want Sen. Elizabeth Warren to be Joe Biden's vice presidential pick.

Biden Faces Pressure To Pick A Black Running Mate. But Warren Remains A Top Contender

Despite calls for Joe Biden to choose a Black woman as his vice presidential pick, many progressives are urging him to choose Sen. Elizabeth Warren instead.

In a statement at the Justice Department on May 29, special counsel Robert Mueller said he did not think it would be appropriate for him to testify before Congress. But lawmakers have big questions for him.

Top Democrat 'Confident' Mueller Will Testify 'Soon.' Here's What Congress Might Ask

Special counsel Robert Mueller hasn't closed the door on a hearing but has said his report includes everything he would have to say. Lawmakers could play by those rules and still learn something new.

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