Mayor Mark Dion discussed the city’s preparedness for protests, emphasizing the importance of lawful and orderly demonstrations. He praised the Portland Police Department’s training and non-arrest approach in clearing encampments. Dion highlighted the challenges of the city’s rent control ordinance, noting its complexity and the need for compliance rather than punitive measures. He criticized the state’s lack of support for homeless services, stressing Portland’s disproportionate burden. Dion also mentioned the importance of state funding for General Assistance and his commitment to serving Portland until the people desire otherwise.
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Matt Gagnon discusses the political landscape in Virginia and New Jersey, noting the significance of governor’s races following presidential elections.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday that he ordered another strike on a small boat he accused of carrying drugs in the waters off Venezuela, expanding what the Trump administration has declared is an "armed conflict" with cartels.
President Donald Trump has declared drug cartels to be unlawful combatants and says the United States is now in an "armed conflict" with them, according to a Trump administration memo obtained by The Associated Press on Thursday, following recent U.S. strikes on boats in the Caribbean.
