Senators on Wednesday introduced a resolution stressing that neither the 2001 nor 2002 authorization for the use of military force (AUMF) covers a potential war with Iran. The resolution, spearheaded by Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Rand Paul (R-Ky.), comes after days of escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran in the wake of a U.S. airstrike
PORTLAND, Ore. — After President Trump’s remarks following Tuesday’s attack on U.S. forces by Iran, Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley said he is glad President Trump now appears to be choosing de-escalation rather than further military action. He also said the Senate will decide Wednesday afternoon whether the President violated the
WASHINGTON, DC — Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after Iran launched ballistic missiles at Iraqi bases housing U.S. service members as retaliation for the drone strike that killed General Qasem Soleimani: “We are in a precarious moment but war is not inevitable. After Iran’s attack last night
Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley packed the house at a Curry County town hall in Port Orford on Jan. 2. More than 150 people came to the meeting, traveling from all corners of the county. The senator said he came largely to listen to their concerns. Merkley said the Port Orford
A Congress that has repeatedly failed to assert its authority over matters of war and peace must finally learn to say “No!” to Donald Trump’s military adventurism. And it must do so boldly and quickly. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s announcement that the chamber will vote this week on a war powers resolution “to
U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley included Prineville on a 12-stop town hall tour in Oregon Saturday afternoon, drawing a crowd of about 150 local residents who came to talk about numerous issues. Held in the Barnes Butte Elementary gymnasium, the event provided an opportunity for Merkley to field questions from multiple
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement regarding the spiraling national security concerns stemming from President Trump’s reckless and impulsive actions and statements: “President Trump and Secretary Pompeo are either dangerously inept or colossally ignorant, and have done enormous damage to U.S. security. “In short order
Senator Merkley will update constituents on his work in Washington, D.C., answer their questions and invite their suggestions about how to tackle the challenges facing Oregon and America. Veterans Memorial Hall 120 S. Main St. Condon, OR 97823
Federal agency representatives on Friday night kept the conversation going with U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley about continued efforts to save two Klamath Basin sucker species from extinction. Merkley, an outspoken advocate of the sucker fish, held a similar summit regarding the sucker species in November 2018. The gathering prompted more
Senator Merkley will update constituents on his work in Washington, D.C., answer their questions and invite their suggestions about how to tackle the challenges facing Oregon and America. Mount Vernon Community Hall 640 Ingle Street Mt. Vernon, OR 97865
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