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.
“Why Are You Targeting Nurses?” — Merkley Presses McMahon on Professional Degrees for Nurses
Senator Merkley pressed Education Secretary Linda McMahon on gutting TRIO programs and on her efforts to make it harder for nurses to pursue graduate education amid a dire shortage of health care workers.
Congress Must Act NOW to End Trump’s Illegal War with Iran
Senator Jeff Merkley spoke in support of passing War Powers Resolutions to rein in President Trump’s unconstitutional war with Iran on the floor of the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Merkley: Trump and Republican Proposed Budget Resolution Ignores Foundations for Families to Thrive
Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Jeff Merkley outlined the many betrayals in the Republican budget resolution on the floor of the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
Merkley: Republicans are Giving ICE and Border Patrol a Blank Check as Dems Fight for Families
Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Jeff Merkley joined Senate Democrats in outlining how Republicans are trying to jam through billions in funding for Trump’s lawless federal agents instead of working to make life more affordable for Americans.
Merkley on Trump Budget: “Betrayal of Every Working Family”
Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Jeff Merkley opened a hearing on President Trump’s budget request by outlining how the Trump Administration has hurt families and helped the already richest Americans.
Merkley Calls to Stop Bomb Sales to Israel and End U.S. Complicity
Senator Jeff Merkley spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate in support of Senator Bernie Sanders’ Joint Resolutions of Disapproval to stop the sale of bombs and bulldozers to the Netanyahu government, end U.S. complicity in the destruction, and reassert Congress’ Constitutional responsibilities.