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.

The Department of Homeland Security has broadened its authority to detain legal refugees who have not yet obtained green cards, citing national security concerns and the need to ensure refugees undergo additional screening.

Warner Bros. Discovery is reopening talks with Paramount for a higher price, while also moving forward with its Netflix merger and urging shareholders to reject Paramount's current hostile bid.