Congress

Several members of Congress from the Pacific Northwest have joined Democratic leaders nationwide in condemning President Donald Trump’s decision to launch military strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran without seeking congressional approval.

The federal government could start selling off thousands of acres of Oregon public lands if provisions added to the Big Beautiful Bill win Congressional approval.

Oregon’s senior Senator turns 76 on Saturday.

U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle, a Springfield Democrat, has left the House DOGE caucus less than two months after joining.

U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle of Springfield is one of a handful of Democrats to join the new “Delivering Outstanding Government Efficiency Caucus,” also known as the DOGE Caucus.

Oregon's 3rd Congressional District, rooted in Portland, has become a magnet for "independent expenditures" this year.

U.S. Rep. Chavez-DeRemer voted against Rep. Jim Jordan in his effort to become speaker of the House. Cliff Bentz, the state’s other Republican in Congress, voted for Jordan.

Rep. Peter DeFazio hopes the Senate acts soon on the "Build Back Better" Act.

Oregon Democratic Senator Ron Wyden says he’s confident Congress will ultimately pass a pair of big-ticket spending bills, despite some curve balls thrown…

Following a decade of robust population growth, Oregon will receive a new congressional seat for the first time in 40 years, the U.S. Census Bureau…

KLCC's Barbara Dellenback speaks with former Oregon U.S. Representative Elizabeth Furse of Portland.Representative Furse passed away on April 18, 2021.…

More than a dozen mayors across the western U.S. signed a letter Dec. 2 urging Congress to approve additional COVID-19 relief aid. Signees included the…