Jeff Merkley
Jeff Merkley is a Democratic U.S. Senator from Oregon, recognized for his progressive stance on various issues, including healthcare, climate change, and economic justice. As the top Democrat on the Senate Budget Committee, he has been critical of Republican budget proposals, asserting that they lead to increased national debt while primarily benefiting wealthy individuals and corporations.
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Sen. Jeff Merkley has joined Bernie Sanders in opposing military action against Iran.
US Congress considers moves to curtail Trump’s war powers - World
Pakistan· 2026-03-04
Jeff Merkley is a senator requesting Lutnick to provide records of his interactions with Epstein.
Howard Lutnick scrutiny grows as new photo shows him with Epstein | Jeffrey Epstein
United Kingdom· 2026-02-27
Senator Jeff Merkley reacts to the slaying of a Mexican drug lord, highlighting the scale of destruction.
American recounts Mexico violence following drug lord’s killing
United States· 2026-02-24
Sens. Chris Coons and Jeff Merkley, Democrats on the committee, suggested to reporters that Lutnick should resign if he couldn’t provide a deeper explanation of his interactions with Epstein.
Lutnick confirms an island lunch with Epstein while insisting they ‘did not have any relationship’United States· 2026-02-10
Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley questioned the extent to which the act would assist Taiwan in resisting Chinese coercion.
US Senate tables ‘Taiwan Symbols of Sovereignty Act’
Taiwan· 2026-01-30
Senator Jeff Merkley fought to toughen the measure related to crypto regulations.
Trump’s ‘pay-to-play’ politics fuel a ‘new gilded age’, experts say | Donald TrumpUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-23
Jeff Merkley is a Senator who signed an amicus brief supporting trans athletes.
207 women lawmakers back women's sports ahead of Supreme Court caseUnited States· 2026-01-11
Jeff Merkley joined the call for an inspector general audit of the Justice Department's handling of Epstein-related records.
Release of more Epstein files delayed after discovery of ‘over a million more documents,’ DOJ says
Canada· 2025-12-25
Jeff Merkley stated that the government was denying justice to Epstein's victims by not meeting the deadline for document release.
Archivos Epstein, entre caras famosas y páginas censuradas; conclusiones de la publicación inicial de los documentos
Mexico· 2025-12-20
Jeff Merkley accused the Trump administration of illegally disregarding the law regarding the release of Epstein's documents.
Trump over-promises and under-delivers with heavily redacted Epstein cache | Jeffrey EpsteinUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-20
Jeff Merkley has called for an investigation into stock trades linked to the Trump administration, highlighting potential wrongdoing.
Top Democrats call for investigation into share-buying spree by Trump allies | US CongressUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-13
Jeff Merkley is a senator from Oregon calling for an investigation into potential insider trading related to Trump donors.
US senator calls for insider trading inquiry over Trump donors buying $12m worth of shares | Oil and gas companiesUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-10Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced a piece of legislation Thursday called the Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Act of 2025.
Congress moves to limit Trump military strikes in Venezuela regionUnited States· 2025-12-05
Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) described the situation as 'the Mount Everest of corruption.'
The White House, for sale: Inside Trump’s Black Friday presidency
India· 2025-11-28
US senator Jeff Merkley stated that the bipartisan bill codifies a cornerstone of US policy toward Taiwan.
US proposes bipartisan bill codifying ‘six assurances’Taiwan· 2025-11-21
The bill was introduced to the US Senate by Democrat Senator Jeff Merkley.
Six Assurances bill introduced to US SenateTaiwan· 2025-11-21
Support Schumer? Dem Senator Won't Say.
Video: Could another government shutdown be looming in January?United States· 2025-11-14
Support Schumer? Dem Senator Won't Say.
Video: Trump downplays voter concerns about the economyUnited States· 2025-11-11
Jeff Merkley, a Democratic senator, attempted to pass a resolution to fund Snap benefits.
Senate Republicans strike down Democratic proposal to fully fund Snap | US SenateUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-04
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., called Trump’s stance 'as fabulously immoral as any act seen by any president ever.'
Democrats dodge on whether Obamacare fight justifies shutdownUnited States· 2025-11-01
Senator Jeff Merkley described the planned trip as 'horrific.'
Democrats urge Donald Trump to stay home amid government shutdown as White House confirms meeting with China's Xi JinpingIndia· 2025-10-23Jeff Merkley spoke in the U.S. Congress for 22 hours and 37 minutes as a protest against President Donald Trump's authoritarian grip on the nation.
Senator i nytt maratontal i protest mot Trump
Sweden· 2025-10-23
Senator Jeff Merkley conducted an almost 24-hour filibuster that pushed the vote late into Wednesday.
Government shutdown hits Day 22 as Senate Democrats block reopening a 12th timeUnited States· 2025-10-23
Jeff Merkley is among the senators urging the release of Mohammed Ibrahim.
Democrats call on Rubio to help secure release of Palestinian-American teen held in Israeli prison | DemocratsUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-22
Senator delivers marathon overnight speech.
Senator delivers marathon overnight speechUnited States· 2025-10-22
Jeff Merkley is the other Democratic senator from the United States who visited the region and reached the conclusion that Israel is executing a plan against Palestinians.
ইসরায়েলের ওপর নিষেধাজ্ঞার আহ্বান জানালেন বিশ্বখ্যাত ইহুদিরা
Bangladesh· 2025-10-22
Jeff Merkley is a US Democratic senator who reported findings on Israel's actions against Palestinians after a fact-finding mission.
Jewish figures across the globe call on UN and world leaders to sanction Israel | IsraelUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-22
Jeff Merkley stated that he is facing no pressure from constituents to end the shutdown, as they understand it is about health care.
Democrats set a shutdown snare for Trump, but may walk into his trap insteadUnited States· 2025-10-16
Sen. Jeff Merkley told CNN this week that Trump wants to 'create the impression of chaos' at demonstrations outside Portland’s ICE facility.
Portland, Oregon, has been in Trump’s sights for years. This is how we got hereUnited States· 2025-10-09
Oregon Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley warned that Trump wanted to 'create the impression of chaos.'
Why Trump’s troop deployments to US cities are such a big dealUnited States· 2025-10-07
