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There's an Attempted Coup in Venezuela: And it's happening right now. Follow along here for updates.

Not Today, Trump: An Oregon judge has blocked an attempt by the Trump Administration that would have dramatically reduced low income people's access to abortion. "The risk of irreparable damage to the health of women and communities is grave," wrote US District Court Judge Michael McShane about the Trump policy, which will now be blocked across the entire country.

I'm Mr. Mayor: Mayor Ted Wheeler delivered his annual State of the City address yesterday. I'll let news editor Alex Zielinski take it from here:

Think of the Children: Why are Oregon's top prosecutors fighting so hard to kill a youth criminal justice reform bill? And why are they using such fear-baiting tactics? I have some thoughts!

Not My Precious Money: Trump is suing in federal court to prevent two banks from disclosing his financial information. Democrats are eager to investigate Trump's money situationā€”I wonder if they tried breaking the piggy bank in the Lincoln Bedroom?

The Beauty of the Open Market: Two whistleblowers at a pharmaceutical companyā€” which happens to inexplicably be named Mallinckrodtā€”say that the company bribed medical professionals to boost their prescription rates. Mallinckrodt sells a drug the treats rare infant seizure disorderā€”and it's increased 97,000 percent since 2000.

A Bridge to Nowhere Vancouver: Washington lawmakers still want to see a replacement for the Interstate 5 Bridge that connects Oregon and Washingtonā€”in fact, they passed a transportation package Sunday evening that included funding for it. Considering the current mood around freeway construction in Portland, it's unclear how this will progress.

Restorative Justice: North Portland has been hit hard by gentrificationā€”so where does the neighborhood go from here? Read this excellent OPB report on the residents who are working together to build a new, positive future for their community.

He's Back! Mike Myers, former Portland fire chief, left for the Oregon coast five months agoā€”and now he's coming back to town to lead the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management.

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