Ben Ray Luján
United StatespoliticianMaleb. 19725.0Global Dominance: 0.05%Ben Ray Luján is a United States Senator from New Mexico, serving since 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously represented New Mexico's 3rd congressional district from 2009 to 2021. Luján has been an advocate for health care reform and environmental issues, and he played a significant role in the Democratic campaign strategy that helped the party regain control of the House of Representatives in 2018. Recently, he was in the news discussing the potential political implications of Republican budget cuts to Medicaid, drawing parallels to past electoral successes based on health care issues.
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New Mexico Sen. Ben Ray Luján emphasized the importance of Platner being forthright with voters.
Fetterman calls Platner a ‘creep’ after reports of extramarital sextingUnited States· 2026-06-02
Senator Ben Ray Lujan called for a classified briefing to understand the details of the airspace closure over El Paso.
El Paso flights resume after US anti-drone system prompts sudden shutdown
Guyana· 2026-02-13
Ben Ray Luján, a New Mexico Democrat, said there might be a vote on the health insurance credits.
US Senate takes steps toward vote to end historic federal shutdown | US federal government shutdown 2025
United Kingdom· 2025-11-10
Senator Ben Ray Lujan of New Mexico said, 'You have the gavel, you have the majority, you have to bring people together.'
Republicans reject Democratic offer to end shutdown, extend health care subsidies
Canada· 2025-11-08
Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico voted for the bill.
Senate vote blocks GOP plan to pay federal workers, military during shutdownUnited States· 2025-11-08
Ben Ray Lujan was one of the three Democrats who crossed the aisle to vote with Republicans in support of the federal worker pay bill.
Senate Democrats block GOP-led bill to pay federal workers as shutdown stalemate deepensUnited States· 2025-11-08
An irate Majority Leader John Thune erupted at Democratic Sen. Ben Ray Luján on the Senate floor as frustrations continue to mount amid the government shutdown.
Candidates make final push before Election DayUnited States· 2025-11-04
An irate Majority Leader John Thune erupted at Democratic Sen. Ben Ray Luján on the Senate floor as frustrations continue to mount amid the government shutdown.
Chuck Schumer has finally had it! Comedians react to Minority Leader’s outburstUnited States· 2025-11-02
Sen. Ben Ray Luján tried to force a vote on his bill that would fund both food stamps and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program.
Millions risk losing food stamps as government shutdown continuesUnited States· 2025-11-01
An irate Majority Leader John Thune erupted at Democratic Sen. Ben Ray Luján on the Senate floor as frustrations continue to mount amid the government shutdown.
Pollsters tell Democrats they are winning shutdown debateUnited States· 2025-11-01
Democratic Sen. Ben Ray Luján faced criticism from Majority Leader John Thune during the government shutdown.
Video: Two federal judges require Trump administration tap into emergency funds to partially cover food stamp benefitsUnited States· 2025-10-31
Sen. Ben Ray Lujan's bill is one of the options Senate Democrats are considering for food stamps.
Senate Republicans resist piecemeal funding bills during 29-day shutdownUnited States· 2025-10-30
An irate Majority Leader John Thune erupted at Democratic Sen. Ben Ray Luján on the Senate floor.
Jeffries responds to Johnson calling him and Schumer ‘irredeemable’United States· 2025-10-30Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer tried Wednesday to exact a political price from Trump.
Government shutdown: Trump returns from Asia to a domestic crisisUnited States· 2025-10-30
Ben Ray Luján is a senator from New Mexico who spoke out against the government's funding strategy.
entenda o que é e os impactos da paralisação no país
Brazil· 2025-10-01
Senator Ben Ray Luján has been advocating for the expansion of the RECA program.
Trinity: Miestni spomínajú na test prvej atómovej bomby
Slovakia· 2025-08-06
Ben Ray Luján is a Democratic senator who criticized the FCC's approval of the merger.
FCC approves Skydance merger with Paramount, ending a yearlong saga of uncertaintyUnited States· 2025-07-25
Ben Ray Lujan referred to the deal as 'the worst form of corruption'.
CBS, Paramount Pictures и Nickelodeon меняют собственника: 25 июля 2025, 07:57
Kazakhstan· 2025-07-25
Democratic Senator Ben Ray Lujan said the FCC’s approval of the merger 'reeks of the worst form of corruption'.
US regulators greenlight contentious $8 billion Skydance-Paramount merger
New Zealand· 2025-07-25
Senator Ben Ray Lujan urged adherence to ethical principles during the debate.
Senate Republicans are in a sprint on Trump’s big bill after a weekend of setbacksCanada· 2025-06-30
Ben Ray Luján, a Democratic senator for New Mexico, stated that Stephen Miller is responsible for all the bad things happening in the United States.
The rise of Stephen Miller, the architect of Trump’s hardline immigration policy | US immigrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-15
Ben Ray Luján, a senator from New Mexico, criticized the administration's actions as politically motivated against opponents.
El senador Alex Padilla, esposado y expulsado a empujones de un acto de Kristi Noem en Los Ángeles
Spain· 2025-06-13
Sen. Ben Ray Lujan has co-authored a bill to expedite the presidential permit process for international bridges and ports of entry on the southern and northern borders.
Sens Cruz, Lujan introduce bill to streamline permits for international bridges, ports of entryUnited States· 2025-05-27
Senator Ben Ray Luján seconded the sentiment from Schumer regarding the impact of Trump's tariffs on American families.
GOP senator claps back at Trump tariff cost projections: 'Uncharted waters'United States· 2025-04-05Ben Ray Luján is a colleague of Cory Booker who expresses his admiration for Booker's endurance during the speech.
US-Senator Cory Booker hält 25-stündige Rekord-Rede - nur Kritik an der Trump-Regierung - Politik
Germany· 2025-04-02Ben Ray Lujan is a colleague of Cory Booker who interrupts to commend him on his lengthy speech.
US-Senator Cory Booker hält mindestens 18-stündige Rede - eine einzige Kritik an der Trump-Regierung - PolitikGermany· 2025-04-01
Ben Ray Luján expressed his support for Chuck Schumer amidst the criticism.
Inside and outside the Senate, Democrats begin to lose faith in SchumerUnited States· 2025-03-15
Sen. Ben Ray Lujan torched Republicans for keeping Democrats from the negotiation table thus far.
Schumer, Senate Democrats say they'll reject GOP government spending billUnited States· 2025-03-13
Senator Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico discussed the political strategy of Democrats in response to Republican budget cuts.
Democrats See Political Opening in G.O.P. Budget as Republicans Eye Medicaid CutsUnited States· 2025-03-01