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Nation & World, Politics

Not just Ukraine, Trump now calls for China to probe Bidens

by JILL COLVIN and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press October 3, 2019October 4, 2019

President Donald Trump calls on another nation to probe former Vice President Joe Biden: China

Nation & World, Politics

Once an obscure diplomat, Volker at center of Trump inquiry

by ERIC TUCKER and LISA MASCARO Associated Press October 3, 2019October 3, 2019

Until he emerged as a central figure in the impeachment inquiry, Kurt Volker was little known outside of foreign policy circles as the special U.S. envoy to Ukraine.

Nation & World, Politics

In fiery impeachment row, Trump sees hoax, Democrats a stonewall

by LISA MASCARO, MARY CLARE JALONICK and JILL COLVIN Associated Press October 2, 2019October 3, 2019

The president’s anger spilled out into the open after House Democrats said they would subpoena the White House for documents related to his dealings with Ukraine.

Nation & World, Politics

Trump policy allows states, cities to refuse refugees for 1st time in U.S. history

by JULIE WATSON and DAVID SHARP Associated Press October 2, 2019October 3, 2019

If governors or lawmakers want to close the door, it could hurt towns that have come to rely on young refugees to revitalize their economies.

Elections, Local & State, Local Elections, News, Politics

Group opposing Mayor Strimling’s re-election pulls ad featuring nonprofit chief

by Randy Billings October 2, 2019October 9, 2019

Unite Portland’s online video featured the CEO of Avesta Housing, a nonprofit that’s barred from taking part in election campaigns.

Elections, Local & State, Local Elections, News, Politics

Portland’s police and firefighters take opposing sides in race for mayor

by Randy Billings October 2, 2019October 9, 2019

Police officers endorse City Councilor Spencer Thibodeau, while firefighters again back incumbent Ethan Strimling, who says 31 unions are supporting his re-election.