Sen. Jeff Merkley delivers marathon Senate speech protesting Trump's policies

Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon launched a marathon speech on the Senate floor Tuesday evening, speaking through the night into Wednesday to protest President Trump’s policies. Beginning at 6:21 p.m., the 68-year-old Democrat criticized deportation actions, canceled federal programs, alleged weaponization of the Justice Department, and plans to send the National Guard to cities, including Portland. Colleagues posed extended questions to give him brief breaks. Citing Portland, Merkley warned of an authoritarian grip and said residents are demonstrating with joy and whimsy, not in rebellion.

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