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February 23, 2026

In this exclusive Five on 5 interview, News Director Joe Sullivan interviews Congressman Cliff Bentz. Congressman Bentz discusses the role Congress should play in decisions involving Iran, his support for the SAVE AMERICA Act, and his stance on mail in voting. He also reacts to the recent government shutdown and explains tax changes included in the latest federal bill and what they could mean for Oregonians.

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February 23, 2026

U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) occupies a unique position, as the only Republican in Oregon’s congressional delegation. But in Washington, D.C., his party has control of the White House and holds slim majorities in both the House and the Senate.

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February 12, 2026

Live from Washington D.C., I cover topics that include the Bonneville Power Administration, the potential for a partial government shutdown and more.

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February 5, 2026

Congressman Bentz joined Inside the Beltway to discuss the SAVE Act, his work on wolf management, and AI databases.

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January 27, 2026

 Congressman Cliff Bentz said on Tuesday, Jan. 27, that he has lobbied the Trump administration to take a “different approach” in its campaign to deport people who are living illegally in the country.

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January 27, 2026

Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ontario, said Oregon is facing a future shortage of electric power and will need to make difficult policy changes — including reconsidering nuclear energy — to meet growing demand.  

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January 27, 2026

Bentz stopped by the Central Oregon Daily studios Tuesday to talk about several issues.

One topic he's been active on is the push to remove the gray wolf from the list of federally endangered species. The House recently passed a bill that does just that and will now have to be considered by the Senate.

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December 9, 2025

Live from Washington D.C. and just off the floor of the U.S. House, Congressman Cliff Bentz talks about Secure Rural Schools Legislation, an update on the push for a Roseburg State Veterans home , The Dalles Watershed Development Act and some of the changes President Trump is making to the White House.

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November 14, 2025

From Washington D.C., Congressman Cliff Bentz talks about the end of the federal government shutdown and what lies ahead.

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