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.
Trump is Stalling a MAJOR Housing Bill
Senator Merkley spoke at a Congressional press conference following President Trump’s decision to single-handedly stall major housing legislation passed by a bipartisan majority in Congress.
Merkley Presses FHWA Administrator on Hood River White Salmon Bridge, I-5 Wildlife Crossing
Senator Merkley questioned Federal Highway Administrator Sean McMaster during a hearing to examine the President’s proposed budget request for fiscal year 2027 for the Federal Highway Administration.
“Cash for Cronies” – Merkley Calls Out Trump’s Slush Fund
Senator Jeff Merkley called out Trump’s “cash for cronies” slush fund—which would turn our Treasury into his personal piggybank, to the tune of nearly $2 billion dollars—during a press conference on June 2, 2026.
On the Road — Merkley on Town Halls and the Oregon Way
Senator Jeff Merkley reflects on the more than 600 town halls he’s held in every corner of Oregon. Senator Merkley holds a town hall in each of Oregon’s 36 counties every year to hear directly from Oregonians about their ideas for carrying Oregon and the country forward.
Chaos and Corruption: The Republican Reconciliation Bill
Senator Jeff Merkley spoke about the Republican disarray around their reconciliation package at a press conference on May 21, 2026.
Merkley Questions Trump EPA Administrator Zeldin on Microplastics
Senator Merkley questioned EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin about the health impacts of microplastics during a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing on May 13, 2026.