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Jennifer Williams and Lt. Col Alexander Vindman testify about Trumps utter corruption.
Jennifer Williams and Lt. Col Alexander Vindman testify about Trump's utter corruption. Win McNamee/Getty Images

GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! It seems so many times he seemed to be the one, but all he ever wanted was to have a little fun. LET'S GO TO PRESS.

GOOD MORNING, IMPEACHMENT: Testifying before the impeachment inquiry committee today are Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, the NSC's top Ukraine expert, and Jennifer Williams, an adviser to Veep Mike Pence. Both were listening in on the extortion call that Trump made to the Ukrainian president, and are expressing their shock about how inappropriate (and politically motivated!) it was. Both are also answering questions about how they've been verbally attacked by Trump and his GOP cronies in an attempt to besmirch their patriotism.


Later today, former US special envoy to Ukraine Kurt Volker (one of the [UGH!] "three amigos" who implemented the president's extortion plot) will also be testifying for the impeachment committee, desperately trying to backpedal on the whoppers he previously told. Portland's own Gordon Sondland will be attempting to retract his own lies tomorrow.

A new ABC News/Ipsos poll reveal that now a majority of Americans (51 percent) favor impeaching and kicking Trump out of office, and a whopping 70 percent think his extortion plot was wrong.

The Times has a crazy story about how Trump co-conspirator Rudy Giuliani—a supposed cyber expert—ran the Ukraine extortion plot from his cell phone and WhatsApp... both of which were snooped on by the Russians.

The White House is still trying to deny that Trump underwent some sort of medical emergency this weekend and have trotted out his doctor who said the president's surprise hospital visit was just "regular, primary preventive care." Nope! Don't believe him either.

Two of the jail employees assigned to check on Jeffrey Epstein (you know... before he killed himself) are expected to be arrested today.

Sweden says they have dropped the rape investigation of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange due to what they say is a lack of evidence.

Chick-fil-A says they will no longer donate to anti-LGBTQ groups, to which I respond, "too little, and waaaay too late... also you're closed on Sundays, so fuck you."

Following last week's big Taylor Swift drama and online outrage from her legion of fans against her label, the producers of the American Music Awards say that she will be able to perform whatever songs she chooses on the show.

Meanwhile, in "Boomer Music" news that will excite your grandpa: "The Doobie Brothers reunite with Michael McDonald for 50th anniversary tour."

IN LOCAL NEWS: Ken Forkish's Southeast restaurant Trifecta—one of the city's best—will be closing after six years in business.

Oregon and Washington governors Kate Brown and Jay Inslee met to discuss and make plans for building a new Interstate bridge to cross the Columbia between our states. Washington legislators had previously nixed the idea due to their concerns over possible tolls and light rail additions.

ICYMI, this weekend our beloved Rose City Rollers took home their FOURTH international championship win, and our Robert Ham has the details. WOOT!

HEY SEXY PERSON! It's the FINAL WEEKEND of HUMP! 2019 so you better get your tickets right here. DON'T MISS THE FUN!

Now let's gaze above for a peek at the WEATHER: Early showers and a high of 56 will shove aside for lots of sunny weather ahead.

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