Democrats ask for an investigation into DOGE’s access to Treasury’s payment systems
Democratic lawmakers are seeking a Treasury Department investigation of the access that Elon Musk’s team was given to the government’s payment system, citing “threats ...
Senate confirmation hearing for Lori Chavez-DeRemer set for Feb. 12
Chavez-DeRemer, nominated by President Donald Trump to be labor secretary, will go before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.
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Good Morning, News: Nursing Instructors Slap Back at Providence, Trouble for Musk's DOGE Boy-Toys, and Protesting King Fool in Salem
If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event ...
Portland nonprofit helping immigrants gain legal status sees funding freeze
Ron Wyden is speaking out about a new wave of funding freezes impacting nonprofit groups in Oregon. The sudden freeze in ...
Senate committees advance RFK Jr., Tulsi Gabbard nominations
Just over two weeks into President Donald Trump’s second term, senators have confirmed about half of his cabinet picks, with ...
Senate Finance Committee to decide fate of RFK Jr.'s health secretary nomination
Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., questions Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's choice to be Secretary of Health and ...
Elon Musk granted access to Treasury's payment system. Why?
Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk has been granted access to the U.S. Treasury Department's sensitive payment system.