Merkley SLAMS Trump Crypto Corruption: “Open Sale of the Government”
Senator Merkley spoke on the Senate floor to demand anti-corruption amendments to the GENIUS Act and highlight President Trump’s blatant crypto corruption on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
Trump Forest Service Head ADMITS 1,400 Fire-Certified Employees have been PUSHED OUT
Senator Merkley pressed Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz on pushing out vital fire-certified personnel ahead of fire season, and called his attempts to slash essential federal support for state, rural, and volunteer fire departments a “violation of trust.” Watch the full hearing here: https://www.appropriations.senate.gov/hearings/a-review-of-the-presidents-fiscal-year-2026-budget-request-for-the-united-states-forest-service
Merkley: Netanyahu Government Withholding Food in Gaza “Violates Human Rights and International Law”
Senator Merkley spoke out against the Netanyahu government withholding food from Gaza on the floor of the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Merkley draw attention to the impacts of widespread starvation in Gaza and demanded that the U.S. government to use every lever of influence it has to
Senator Merkley Questions Republican Absence from Clean Energy Debate
At the EPW hearing, Senator Merkley questioned why Republicans have chosen not to attend the markup of the Clean Energy bill.
Clean Energy is an Easy Choice
Senator Merkley makes his opening remarks at the EPW markup of the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act.
Creating Jobs by Helping Community Banks Lend to Small Businesses – The Morning Meeting
Senator Merkley talks with Dylan Ratigan about how his Bank on Our Communities Act will increase lending to small businesses and create jobs by supporting co…
Senator Merkley Speaks on World Habitat Day
Senator Merkley kicks off a home build for Habitat for Humanity on World Habitat Day in Washington, D.C. In the early 90’s, Senator Merkley led Portland Oreg…
Senator Merkley Holds Health Care Discussion – KATU News
Senator Merkley discusses our broken health care system with fellow Oregonians and small business owners in Portland, Oregon.
Senator Merkley Discusses Climate Legislation
Senator Merkley answers questions from David Roberts of Grist, about the status of upcoming climate legislation.