Today we're breaking down the timeline for federal troops arriving in Portland, the legal challenge that could stop them, and why Portland's best defense against an invasion might be a dance party. Plus, we'll hear from readers and listeners on how you're processing the week's shocking news. Joining host Claudia Meza on the midweek news roundup is executive producer John Notarianni.

Discussed in today's episode:

• Oregon Files Emergency Motion to Block Trump’s Deployment of Troops to Portland [Oregonian]
• At Least 166 Oregon National Guard Members Have Volunteered for Trump Deployment [OPB]
• Cha-Cha Slide [YouTube]

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