Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon) sits down with NOTUS’ Igor Bobic to talk about his “For Our Republic Act,” a ten-point plan aimed at limiting the executive power he says President Trump is abusing. Merkley also discusses his views on divides inside the Democratic Party and his priorities if he becomes Budget Committee...

August 5, 2026, 7pm: Sen. Jeff Merkley joins The Weeknight to explain why he is introducing the "For Our Republic Act," which aims to curb Trump's escalating authoritarian abuses, and provide Congress with a roadmap to reassert its authority against him. And, after last night's tight primaries, Virginia Dems have an...

May 12, 2026, 7pm: As the Pentagon admits the war has already cost $29 billion, lawmakers grill Pete Hegseth on Capitol Hill. Sen. Jeff Merkley joins The Weeknight. And, Democrats bring the fight for justice in the Epstein investigation to Palm Beach with a shadow hearing exposing how Epstein’s sweetheart deal...