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 Addresses AIG Bonuses
Senator Jeff Merkley expresses outrage about the $165 million in bonuses given out to AIG employees and talks about the obligation to fix our insurance regul…
Senator Merkley Co-Sponsors Employee Free Choice Act
Senator Merkley explains how we strengthen the middle class when workers are able to band together to improve their workplaces and wages.
Senator Merkley Reacts to President Obama’s Address
Senator Jeff Merkley gave the web reaction for Senate Democrats following President Barack Obama’s address before the Joint Session of Congress.
Senator Merkley Urges Quick Action on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Senator Merkley participated in a news conference in the U.S. Capitol Thursday morning with Democratic Majority Whip Dick Durbin of Illinois and Senator Fran…