Following a brief introduction, Merkley — and Salinas, at the Salem event — will take questions from the audience for most of the hourlong event.

Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley tells reporters at a weekly news conference the morning after an Office of Management and Budget memo pausing federal grants and other funding that Senate Democrats would stand in the way of the sweeping power grab,

Less than two days after issuing an order to freeze funding on federal assistance that pays for health and child care, the Trump Administration is rescinding

As the White House rescinds a move to pause federal aid, Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley tells KTVZ News he believes the initial move was likely unconstitutional. The Trump administration on Wednesday rescinded a sweeping freeze on most federal loans and grants.

Oregon's congressional delegation as well as other lawmakers in the region, reacted to the Trump administration's freeze on federal grants and loans.

Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Trump's nominee for Labor Secretary, is still awaiting her confirmation hearing. Chavez-DeRemer, a Republican, served one term in Congress representing Oregon's 5th District, was defeated in November's election by Democrat Janelle Bynum. Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley expressed his support for Chavez-DeRemer's confirmation.

Oregon leaders condemned the Trump administration's temporary freeze on federal grants and loans on Tuesday, shortly before a federal judge blocked the funding pause from taking effect for now. The big picture: The planned funding pause has caused widespread confusion on how it could impact local programs,

With a Republican majority in the Senate, most of President Trump's Cabinet nominees are expected to sail through. And though Oregon's two Democratic senators have concerns over some nominees' qualifications,

The judge said her ruling is intended to "maintain the status quo." It does not block the Trump administration from freezing funding to new programs.

Engaged citizens packed McDaniel High School in Portland Sunday afternoon for a town hall with Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley, Rep. Maxine Dexter and Portland Mayor Keith Wilson.

Here's a roundup of Oregon politicians who will be attending or missing President-elect Donald Trump's Inauguration Day ceremonies on Monday.

Ore., announced Friday that the Federal Highway Administration is sending over $15 million to reimburse the Oregon Department of Transportation for their vital repairs to roads and other critical infrastructure that were deeply damaged during several years of severe weather events.