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Nancy Pelosi vs. Mitch McConnell in impeachment chess game... WHO YA GOT?
Nancy Pelosi vs. Mitch McConnell in impeachment chess game... WHO YA GOT? Pool / Getty Images

GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! Had his number but never the time, most of '81 passed along those lines. LET'S GO TO PRESS.

In an attempt to stop Senate Majority Turtle Mitch McConnell from rigging the impeachment trial in the senate, Nancy Pelosi is holding back articles of impeachment until McConnell establishes fair rules for the trial that are agreed upon by Senate Democrats.

So where did Trump get the false idea that Ukraine dabbled in the 2016 election? According to former White House officials, his mentor and co-conspirator Putin told him.

WHAAAAAT?? Finally, something me and evangelical Christians agree on: "Evangelical Magazine Christianity Today Calls for Trump’s Removal."

In last night's Democratic debate, Warren and Buttigieg battled over free college and "fund raisers held in wine caves," Amy Klobuchar stepped out of the shadows to deliver a strong performance, Sanders emerged unattacked and unscathed, while frontrunner Joe Biden slipped into the background for most of the evening.

Former White House Press Secretary/Trump enabler/bald-faced liar Sarah Huckabee Sanders has publicly apologized after making fun of people with speech impediments.

Horrible Republican headline of the day minute second: "Kentucky’s ex-governor pardoned a child rapist because the 9-year-old victim’s hymen was intact."

Author J.K. Rowling is in hot water after showing support for a transphobic researcher whose views were described by a court as “not worthy of respect in a democratic society.”

Harvey Weinstein is facing yet another lawsuit, this time from a former model who says the film producer sexually assaulted her when she was 16.

IN LOCAL NEWS: Here's something freaking infuriating—Washington state Rep. Matt Shea of Spokane allegedly helped the perpetrators plan the Malheur Wildlife Refuge standoff thereby engaging in domestic terrorism, according to an independent investigation.

Here's more on the story of the knife-wielding bank robber who went on a senseless stabbing spree at a Beaverton shopping center that left one dead and others injured.

Mayor Ted Wheeler is the subject of a complaint accusing him of accepting big political donations that violate campaign finance rules. Our Blair Stenvick has more on the story.

Contract negotiations between the city and a homeless camp cleanup company have been stalled after concerns were voiced from local advocates. Read more about it from our Alex Zielinski.

The internet is having a great time reading super harsh reviews of Cats: The Movie—shouldn't you join them by reading this hilariously caustic review from our Suzette Smith?

Now what about this soggy WEATHER: A rainy, warm Friday with a high of 58, with drying expected by Monday.

And finally, presenting... the greatest chair salesman in the world. In fact, I would buy anything from him!