We need an Attorney General who will put the American people first, not focus on bending the knee to Trump. Todd Blanche is not that person. I’m a HELL NO.
Senator Jeff Merkley
@merkley.senate.gov
Dad, runner, filibuster reformer. U.S. Senator from Oregon. www.merkley.senate.gov
FIRST ON MS NOW: Warning that the US already has the “ingredients” of a “strongman state,” Sen. Jeff Merkley is rolling out a sweeping legislative package designed to curb what he calls authoritarian abuses of power — with Trump squarely in mind. www.ms.now/news/democra...
Democrats unveil sweeping proposal to combat Trump authoritarianism
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., is packaging together a number of existing bills with some new ideas to curb what he calls authoritarian abuses of presidential power.
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The For Our Republic Act is an answer to Trump’s attempts to tighten his authoritarian grip—a roadmap to protecting our democratic institutions and the most vulnerable people in our democratic republic. Let’s save our republic!
Merkley Leads Sweeping Legislation to Counter Trump’s Authoritarian Takeover of U.S. and Defend Our Democracy - Merkley
Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley unveiled the For Our Republic Act, a comprehensive legislative package to fight back against President Trump’s aggressive authoritarian tak...
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Oregon just set a horrible new wildfire record: 2 million acres burned—and months left to go in fire season. I’m grateful to the firefighters and emergency personnel working through difficult conditions and will continue to fight for the federal resources Oregon needs.
The SAVE Act ought to stand for “Secure Authoritarian Victories Everywhere.” It’s all about Trump tightening his authoritarian grip on our elections. HELL NO.
It shouldn’t be on the American people to bail out Trump’s Freedom 250 donors. I’m demanding answers.
Trump administration seeks $10 million more for Freedom 250 events
The Interior Department has asked Congress for more money to pay for National Mall events marking the country’s 250th anniversary.
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I’m committed to ending Trump’s illegal, misguided, and hugely destructive war of choice with Iran.
Partial federal funding has been approved for the western portion of the Rowe Creek Fire Complex—but the eastern portions of the fire in Wheeler County still need help. I’m continuing to fight for the FEMA funding needed for all of Oregon’s major fires.
UPDATE: FEMA has approved support for the Rowe Creek Fire Complex West. I’m glad to see federal help on the way for firefighters who are working around the clock to protect Oregonians. I’ll continue to fight for the federal resources we need for the rest of the fires raging in Oregon.
Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.gov · 7d agoThe current wildfire situation in Oregon is the worst in the nation—but FEMA denied federal resources for the East Evans Creek Fire and the Rowe Creek Fire Complex. Oregonians deserve answers—and @wyden.senate.gov and I are pressing to get them.
Every child should have access to nutritious meals all year long, no matter where they live. I introduced the FORK Act with @salinas.house.gov and Rep. Mike Lawler to build on Umatilla Schools Superintendent Heidi Sipe’s work to keep students living in rural areas fed during the summer.
Merkley, Salinas, Lawler, Hoyle Champion Bipartisan Bill to Expand Summer Meal Access for Rural Kids - Merkley
Washington, D.C. –Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representatives Andrea Salinas (D-OR-06), Mike Lawler (R-NY-17), and Val Hoyle (D-OR-04) led the reintroduction of the Feeding Our ...
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This is another Trumpian attack on children. Every child deserves a fair court hearing.
Thousands of immigrant children may soon face a judge alone
A federal contract that provides attorneys for vulnerable undocumented minors is set to expire Friday. Advocates fear children will be left to defend themselves in court alone.
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Medicare and Medicaid were created 61 years ago today—and have been a lifeline for folks in Oregon and across the country ever since. I’m fighting to restore health coverage to the millions who lost it because of Republicans’ Big, Ugly, Betrayal of a bill.
This is a five alarm fire: The Trump Administration is withholding Congressionally-approved funding and trying to cancel legal representation for 20,000 unaccompanied children—leaving them to face mass deportation alone. It’s wrong under every moral code.
Thousands of immigrant children risk losing lawyers after Trump aid cuts
More than 20,000 unaccompanied children risk going to US immigration court alone after federal funding cuts
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Holding in my thoughts the families and loved ones of the American servicemembers killed in Iran, as well as the Iranian communities affected by Trump’s war of choice. I’m committed to ending Trump’s illegal war. It has cost us dearly.
Iran war casualty count eclipses 600 as Pentagon quietly changes accounting | CNN Politics
The Pentagon updated its war casualty database Saturday, recording more than 140 new wounded and restoring the four soldiers killed due to Iranian strikes last weekend.
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We need to pass my Children’s Safe Welcome Act to shut down Dilley and end family detention.
New: Officials want $10M more from Congress to cover recent Freedom 250 events on the National Mall — the fair, the prayer event, the fireworks show. @merkley.senate.gov: “It is unacceptable to ask the American people to bail out Freedom 250."
Trump administration seeks $10 million more for Freedom 250 events
The Interior Department has asked Congress for more money to pay for National Mall events making the country’s 250th anniversary.
washingtonpost.com
The current wildfire situation in Oregon is the worst in the nation—but FEMA denied federal resources for the East Evans Creek Fire and the Rowe Creek Fire Complex. Oregonians deserve answers—and @wyden.senate.gov and I are pressing to get them.
As Wildfires Burn 1+ Million Acres Across Oregon, Merkley, Wyden Press FEMA on Denial of Emergency Federal Assistance - Merkley
Salem, OR – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden demanded urgent answers from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in response to the agency’s denial of Fire Management Assistan...
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More than one million acres are burning in Oregon. Conditions are dire and firefighters and emergency personnel are working around the clock. We’re in their debt as they work to protect Oregonians.
Oregon wildfire season tops 1 million acres burned as 34 large fires rage statewide
Oregon wildfires have now burned over 1 million acres, with 34 large fires active.
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Horrific. We need full accountability. Rogue, unidentifiable federal agents terrorizing our communities fostered the atmosphere where this type of assault was possible—and is just one reason why I’m fighting for a bill to require ICE to display ID.
Armed men posing as ICE agents detained, assaulted person after fake traffic stop, police say
Oregon State Police officials are seeking information after a person was detained and assault by three men posing as federal agents.
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Courtney Place in Salem is doing the crucial work of connecting veterans with safe, supportive, and affordable housing. Wonderful to see this community where those who served our country can feel truly at home.
The threat of wildfires is sending the dream of homeownership up in flames for millions of families as home insurance rates soar. I spoke with Oregonians about my new bill to help homeowners reduce wildfire risk and give insurers the confidence to lower rates.
The all-volunteer Idanha-Detroit Rural Fire Protection District offers Oregonians critical fire protection and emergency medical services. Thank you to everyone who is working long hours to keep our communities safe during a destructive wildfire season.
Great to visit to HCOM at Western University of Health Sciences! We need more qualified health care workers, and tomorrow’s osteopathic doctors are getting a world-class education right here in Oregon.
Thank you to all of the firefighters and emergency personnel working around the clock to keep communities across Oregon safe.
Trump’s war of choice has been a disaster for American families in every possible way.
Horrific. These servicemembers made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our country in a war Trump started—and his Administration is erasing their deaths. Hard to put into words how craven and unacceptable that is.
No one should be using insider information to make a killing on prediction markets. It’s a bad bet for democracy. I wrote bills to rein in prediction market corruption. Let’s get them passed.
White House teleprompter operator made more than $100K betting on Trump's speeches: Sources
President Trump's longtime teleprompter operator is believed to have made tens of thousands of dollars by placing bets on the contents of Trump's speeches, sources say.
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Folks need insurance to buy a home in America, but fires fueled by climate chaos are driving home insurance rates sky high. I wrote a bill to tackle soaring costs, help keep communities safe from fires, and give insurers peace of mind to lower rates.
New Merkley Bill Tackles Dual Crises of Wildfire Risk and Insurance Affordability - Merkley
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley today unveiled the Wildfire Insurance Affordability Act, new legislation that would help homeowners reduce wildfire risk, give insurers confidence...
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