Merkley SLAMS Trump Ballroom Boondoggle
Senator Merkley objected to Republican attempts to authorize express approval to fund Trump’s ballroom project.
“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: Social Security protects against “senior years lived in desperate poverty”
Ranking Member Jeff Merkley laid out the vital importance of Social Security and the work ahead needed to address the Social Security shortfall during his opening remarks in a Senate Budget Committee hearing on March 25, 2026.
Merkley SLAMS Republican Voter Suppression Bill
Senator Merkley spoke out against the Republican SAVE America Act on the Senate floor on March 17, 2026.
Merkley Calls to Rein in Trump’s Warmongering
Senator Merkley spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate to support Senator Tim Kaine’s war powers resolution to rein in Trump’s reckless and unconstitutional strikes on Iran.
Trump and Bondi are FAILING to Hold Epstein Abusers Accountable
Senator Merkley slammed the Trump Administration for ignoring Epstein’s victims and failing to hold abusers accountable.
“1,000% unacceptable” – Merkley SLAMS Trump Administration’s Epstein Cover-up
Senator Merkley demanded the full release of the Epstein Files and full accountability for everyone who participated in the abuse of children on the floor of the U.S. Senate.
Merkley to Congress: Fight for government by and for the people—not by and for elites and oligarchs.
Senator Merkley spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate to outline the corrupting force of dark money in our elections since the Citizens United Supreme Court decision and to chart a path toward disclosure and getting dark money out of our electoral process.
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