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Wyden, Merkley Co-Sponsor Resolution Condemning Pardons of Criminals Convicted of Assaulting Capitol Police Officers (Ron Wyden)

Public Technologies 28 Jan 2025
Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced they have joined 47 of their Senate colleagues to introduce a resolution condemning the pardons of individuals found guilty of assaulting Capitol Police Officers on Jan.
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Wyden, Dexter Urge Trump to Make Good on Campaign Promises to Lower Food Prices for American Families (Ron Wyden)

Public Technologies 28 Jan 2025
) January 28, 2025 Wyden, Dexter Urge Trump to Make Good ... Senator Ron Wyden and U.S ... Ron Wyden published this content on January 28, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.
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Bessent easily confirmed as Trump’s Treasury secretary

Roll Call 28 Jan 2025
Still, Senate Finance ranking member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and other Democrats sought to draw a parallel between Bessent and a tax system critics say has one set of rules for the wealthy and another for everyone else.
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Senate confirms gay Treasury secretary nominee Scott Bessent

Washington Blade 28 Jan 2025
The U.S ... Overcoming opposition from some economically progressive Senate Democrats like Elizabeth Warren (Mass.) and Ron Wyden (Ore.), the nominee was confirmed by vote of 68-29 ... ....
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Billionaire financier Bessent confirmed as Trump's treasury chief

The Times of India 28 Jan 2025
Mike Crapo, who chairs the Senate Finance Committee, said Monday that Bessent was 'committed to restoring the prosperity and opportunity' seen under Trump's leadership.But Ron Wyden, the top Democrat ...
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Ex-hedge fund manager Scott Bessent confirmed as Trump’s Treasury secretary

New York Post 28 Jan 2025
Senate Finance Committee ranking member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) tangled with the Treasury nominee during the hearing, claiming Bessent had exploited tax loopholes to bilk Uncle Sam for $900,000 — and ...
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Wyden Blasts Trump’s Midnight Massacre of Independent Government Watchdogs (Ron Wyden)

Public Technologies 27 Jan 2025
Ron Wyden, D-Ore., co-chair of the Senate Whistleblower Protection Caucus, blasted Donald Trump's firing of 17 federal inspectors general last night ... Ron Wyden published this content on January 27, ...
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Wyden, Merkley Co-sponsor Climate Resolution (Ron Wyden)

Public Technologies 27 Jan 2025
Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced they have joined 20 U.S ... Ron Wyden published this content on January 27, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein.
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Wyden Joins Bipartisan Legislation to Support Firefighters with Service-Related Cancers (Ron Wyden)

Public Technologies 27 Jan 2025
Senator Ron Wyden said today that he joined the reintroduction of legislation that ... Ron Wyden published this content on January 27, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein.
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'Absurd double standard': Top Finance Committee member slams new Treasury Secretary

Raw Story 27 Jan 2025
Just before his confirmation, Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) sparred with Bessent, according to reports ... ALSO READ ... "Mr. Bessent has avoided paying almost $1 million in the three years of tax returns," Wyden said, according to Fox News reporter Chad Pergram ... .
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'Stark role reversal': Dems plan to flip GOP's own tactic in effort to stymie Trump

Raw Story 27 Jan 2025
Democrats are considering a proposal to flip the script on the debt limit to block president Donald Trump's sweeping plan to remake the U.S. government and economy, according to a new report ... Ron Wyden (D-OR).
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Democrats knock Trump for not quickly lowering grocery prices

The Hill 27 Jan 2025
A group of Democrats on Sunday knocked President Trump for not quickly lowering grocery prices ... “I’d like to bring them down. It’s hard to bring things down once they’re up ... Elizabeth Warren (Mass.), Cory Booker (N.J.) and Ron Wyden (Ore.) and Reps ... ....
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Senate confirms Scott Bessent as Trump's Treasury secretary

Star Gazette 27 Jan 2025
Trump treasury pick says president should not have influence on Fed ... The U.S ... Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., who both accused Bessent of flouting Treasury tax rules in floor speeches delivered in the minutes before the vote.
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Supreme Court will review FBI’s immunity in lawsuit over mistaken house raid

The Hill 27 Jan 2025
The Supreme Court it will review whether the FBI should have immunity in a lawsuit brought by a family whose Atlanta home was mistakenly raided by a SWAT team ... Sens. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) and Reps ... ....
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Kristi Noem confirmed by US Senate to head Department of Homeland Security

The Observer 26 Jan 2025
Democrats – or those caucusing with their party – who did not vote were Angus King of Maine, Jeff Merkley of Oregon, Brian Schatz of Hawaii, Tina Smith of Minnesota, Raphael Warnock of Georgia and Ron Wyden of Oregon, according to the New York Times.

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