Washington, D.C. – Following President Trump’s unconstitutional strikes against Iran over the weekend and the announcement of a tentative ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley called for sustained de-escalation, a durable peace, and for the United States to use its leverage to lead a renewed commitment to diplomacy. “The decision to […]| Merkley
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley—a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee—today issued the following statement after the Senate failed to advance Senator Tim Kaine’s (D-VA) War Powers Resolution, which would have required the United States to end unauthorized military involvement in Iran and forcing a debate and vote on the use of […]| Merkley
Sen. Schumer and Rep. Jeffries are defending Israel's attack on Iran and have refrained from backing resolutions to prevent Trump from getting the U.S. military more involved.| Sludge