Oregon congressional leaders announce new investigations into use of federal police in Portland

The political fight over Portland is heating up once again as Oregon congressional leaders on Thursday announced the launching of new investigations into the use of federal police downtown.

Democratic senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley teamed up with democratic representatives Earl Blumenauer and Suzanne Bonamici to send a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Offices of Inspector General.

The Offices of Inspector General are tasked with providing independent oversight of federal agencies.