The US government remains shut down on Day 22, with potential impacts on SNAP benefits. Senator Jeff Merkley condemns the Trump administration’s portrayal of Portland as chaotic. Paul Igrassia withdrew from consideration for leading the Office of Special Counsel due to uncovered racist texts. Unsettled weather is expected in the Pacific Northwest. Arizona is suing Speaker of the House Mike Johnson for not swearing in elected Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva. Mayor Harrell has launched a $12 million initiative to combat food deserts. Sean “Diddy” Combs is appealing his prison sentence for prostitution charges while Trump allegedly considers a pardon.