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Van Hollen, Merkley, Castor, Frost Lead Colleagues in Pressing Trump Administration on Detention of 16-year-old U.S. Citizen by Israel

Lawmakers were joined by over 20 additional members in seeking update on release of Mohammed Zaher Ibrahim WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and U.S. Representatives Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) and […]

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Dexter, Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici Press ICE to Release Portland Mother After Court Clears Her Case

PORTLAND, OR— Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) led a letter with Senators Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley, and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) calling on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to immediately release Jackie Merlos, a Portland mother who remains […]

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Cantwell Joins Presser with Seattle Sonics Legend Spencer Haywood on Protecting College Athletes

Sen. Cantwell recently introduced SAFE Act to codify athletes’ rights and protections, expand revenue for all schools, and support women’s and Olympic sports WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) joined a virtual press […]

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New map tracks measles exposures across Washington

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardOctober 22, 2025 Afraid you may have been exposed to measles? Washington’s Department of Health is launching an online tracker showing locations where people with the disease visited.  Washington has […]