State and local leaders have testified in support of Senate Bill 1501, which outlines a path to renovate the Moda Center into a premier venue for sports, entertainment and community events without raising taxes, and is supported by Governor Tina Kotek, Senate President Rob Wagner, House Majority Leader Ben Bowman, Senate Majority Leader Kayse Jama, Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson, and Portland Mayor Keith Wilson.

Don Lemon, a journalist and former CNN anchor, is facing federal charges for allegedly participating in a "takeover-style attack" of a church in St. Paul and violating the FACE Act, which prohibits the use of force or threats to intentionally interfere with someone expressing their First Amendment right to practice religion.

T.I., renowned for his success as a chart-topping rapper, has embarked on a new journey as a standup comedian, discovering therapeutic benefits through humor and showcasing his growth in the comedy special "Cheaper Than Therapy".