Merkley Demands Vote to Block Kennedy Center Demolition
Trump’s allies in the Senate blocked Merkley’s bipartisan bill with Alaska’s U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski to prohibit the demolition of any national memorial to honor a U.S. president—like the Kennedy Center—without an act of Congress on September 28, 2026.
Merkley Forces Senate Vote on Trump’s Arch – Republicans BLOCK Him
Senator Merkley forced a Senate vote to ban federal funding from being used for the planning or construction of Trump’s arch on September 28, 2026. Republicans blocked his bill.
America in Jeopardy – Merkley, Warren, Van Hollen, and Smith Expose Trump’s Corruption
Senators Jeff Merkley, Elizabeth Warren, Chris Van Hollen, and Tina Smith expose how Trump’s pattern of corruption puts America in jeopardy.
Defending the Referees | Part 1 of Stopping Trump’s Authoritarian Madness
Senator Jeff Merkley discusses the first part of his For Our Republic Act, a 10-point legislative roadmap to saving our republic. More about the Save Our Republic Act: https://www.merkley.senate.gov/merkley-leads-sweeping-legislation-to-counter-trumps-authoritarian-takeover-of-u-s-and-defend-our-democracy/
Merkley on Medicaid, a Lifeline for American Families
Ranking Member Senator Jeff Merkley questions witnesses during a Senate Budget Committee hearing on Medicaid on August 4, 2026.
How We Save Our Republic
Learn more about the For Our Republic Act: https://www.merkley.senate.gov/merkley-leads-sweeping-legislation-to-counter-trumps-authoritarian-takeover-of-u-s-and-defend-our-democracy/
The Trump Administration is Targeting Immigrant Children
Senator Jeff Merkley sat down with Shaina Aber, Executive Director of Acacia Center for Justice to understand how the Trump Administration is targeting unaccompanied immigrant children and threatening the legal representation they need to navigate immigration court. The Administration has withheld Congressionally-approved funding for these services since last year, putting
Republicans BLOCKED my Bill to Ban Gold Trump Coins
Senator Merkley forced a vote on his and Senator Cortez Masto’s Change Corruption Act, which would ban any living or sitting President from appearing on currency on July 22, 2026.
Reflecting on America 250
Senator Merkley reflects on the 250th anniversary of American independence and the work we must do together to secure liberty and justice for all.
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