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Ruling near in government push for secrecy in Bundy case

A federal judge indicated Tuesday she is close to deciding whether to withhold government evidence from the public in the criminal case stemming from the 2014 Bunkerville standoff.

Oregon sheriff who met refuge occupiers plans to sue city

An Oregon sheriff under investigation for meeting with those who occupied a national wildlife refuge has filed notice that he plans to sue the city of John Day.

Trumping the Legislature?

Can the Donald Trump Effect trump gerrymandering?

Bundy about to trade soapbox for cell block

There are times it seems Bunkerville rancher Cliven Bundy has spent as many years on the stump as in the saddle, pouring forth his views on federal lands and the Constitution from the dusty middle of nowhere.

 
Law enforcement checking Ore. wildlife refuge for explosives, fugitives

Law enforcement officials were preparing on Friday to sweep a wildlife refuge in Oregon for explosives and evidence a day after the last holdouts in a protest over federal control of Western land surrendered, ending a six-week armed standoff.

Reid still undecided on Iran nuclear deal — VIDEO

U.S. Sen. Harry Reid said Wednesday he is undecided about his vote on the Iran nuclear deal, with his loyalties to the Jewish community making the vote especially difficult.

Don’t limit wall idea to Burning Man

From where I sit, admittedly hatless in the noonday sun, there are two kinds of people in this world: Those who worship Burning Man and those who get no pleasure from having sand wedged in places nature never intended.