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.
We Must Free America From Overseas Oil
Senator Merkley announced the introduction of the Oil Independence for a Stronger America Act, which will set into law the goal of achieving independence from overseas oil in the next 20 years and provides a specific plan for achieving it.
Merkley: The President Did Not Go Far Enough
Senator Merkley spoke with Jon Scott of Fox News on the President’s plans to reduce troops in Afghanistan
Senator Merkley Discusses Need to Change Course in Afghanistan
Senator Jeff Merkley spoke with Thomas Roberts of MSNBC on the need for sizable and sustained reduction of troops in Afghanistan.
Merkley: It Should Be a Homecoming with a Home
Senator Merkley spoke on the floor about Tim Collette, a resident of Bend, OR, facing foreclosure while his son is serving in Iraq and the Merkley amendment to help folks like Tim keep their homes.
Merkley: Republican Budget Puts Our Nation on the Wrong Track
Senator Merkley speaks out against the Republican budget that shortchanges investments in job creation and ends Medicare as we know it.
Merkley: We Can Have Security and Personal Privacy
Senator Jeff Merkley speaks out against overreaching provisions in the PATRIOT Act and the need for a full debate.