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'Kiss our republic goodbye': Sen. Merkley introduces new bill to fight Trump's 'strongman state'
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August 6, 2026
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8:30Now PlayingSen. Jeff Merkley joins The Weeknight after introducing the "For Our Republic Act," which aims to curb what it calls Trump's authoritarian takeover and provide Congress with a roadmap to reassert its authority against him.
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