Senator Merkley's 17-Hour Speech Highlights Threats to Democracy Amid Shutdown Deadlock
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Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley is delivering an ongoing marathon speech on the Senate floor, condemning President Trump’s actions as authoritarian, including military deployments to Portland and Chicago, and criticizing perceived attacks on democracy. The speech, entering its 19th hour, highlights concerns over executive overreach amid ongoing government shutdown negotiations.
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- Live updates: Senate to vote on shutdown; Jeff Merkley speech hits 17 hours The Hill
- Dem senator continues marathon floor speech framing Trump as 'grave threat the democracy' Fox News
- WATCH LIVE: Senate holds debate as Democrats and GOP deadlocked on 22nd day of federal shutdown PBS
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