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Ron Wyden

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Ron Wyden is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from Oregon, a position he has held since 1996. A member of the Democratic Party, Wyden has been a prominent advocate for civil liberties, healthcare reform, and technology policy. Throughout his tenure, he has focused on issues such as privacy rights, government surveillance, and access to healthcare, often emphasizing the importance of transparency and accountability in government actions.

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Sep 24, 2026

The United States must stand up against Netanyahu's campaign of violence and aggression against Palestinian civilians and sanction individuals and companies that are complicit in this unlawful action.

commondreams.org
Sep 23, 2026

Housing is a human right, and it’s crucial that federal investments support that statement with action in Oregon and nationwide.

wyden.senate.gov
Sep 11, 2026

Congress cannot fulfill its constitutional duty to evaluate and mitigate these national security threats if foreign non-disclosure orders are weaponized to prevent U.S. technology companies from answering inquiries from duly elected…

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Sep 11, 2026

Weakening encryption in consumer software introduces critical vulnerabilities that can be exploited by hostile foreign actors.

wyden.senate.gov
Sep 11, 2026

The U.K. government’s unprecedented demands for secrecy in this matter undermine democratic governance in both the United States and the U.K., and needlessly strain the relationship between our two nations.

wyden.senate.gov
Sep 11, 2026

No government can be allowed to place its demands beyond the reach of legislative inquiry.

theguardian.com
Sep 11, 2026

Congress is not only a co-equal branch of government, it is the First Branch.

theguardian.com
Sep 11, 2026

The UK government cannot champion legislative oversight at home while using administrative gag orders to kneecap the constitutional authority of the US Congress.

theguardian.com
Sep 11, 2026

Housing is a basic human right, and Tribal communities across Oregon urgently need safe, affordable places for families to live and grow.

wyden.senate.gov
Sep 9, 2026

Earlier this year, he demanded answers from the Treasury Department about sharing taxpayer data with ICE.

wyden.senate.gov
Sep 4, 2026

However, recent reports regarding the continued availability of commercial location data originating from DoD facilities raise troubling questions.

wyden.senate.gov
Sep 4, 2026

We commend these service branches for implementing this cybersecurity defensive best practice on government devices.

wyden.senate.gov
Sep 4, 2026

It was clear that the military’s efforts have not been effective at neutralizing this threat.

theguardian.com
Sep 4, 2026

Anthony Lakes is a crown jewel of Eastern Oregon drawing skiers, snowshoers, and outdoor enthusiasts whose visits directly fuel the local economy in Baker and Union counties.

wyden.senate.gov
Sep 4, 2026

Organizations should never face IRS scrutiny because political officials disapprove of their views.

commondreams.org
Sep 3, 2026

Congress has to stand up to Trump, end his trade war with Canada and repeal the outdated law he’s using to tax nearly everything we need to get by.

thestar.com
Sep 3, 2026

Americans facing advanced foreign threats—including government personnel, defense contractors, journalists, and human rights defenders—deserve clear, honest advice about how best to protect their communications from surveillance by foreign…

wyden.senate.gov
Sep 2, 2026

When a local shop, a community healthcare provider, or a main-street business in Oregon deploys your tracking tools using your standard out-of-the-box configurations, they understandably expect that your tools allow them to comply with…

wyden.senate.gov
Sep 2, 2026

By making privacy-invasive tracking that is banned in several states the default, your platforms shift the entire burden of legal compliance onto small businesses, non-profits, and local organizations that lack the specialized legal teams…

wyden.senate.gov
Sep 2, 2026

While these secrecy demands carry no force of law, their coercive effect is extremely successful.

wyden.senate.gov
Aug 28, 2026

And when Democrats retake the majority in the Senate, RFK will be at the top of the list of Trump officials the finance committee will hold accountable for endangering American families.

theguardian.com
Aug 28, 2026

RFK’s platform is built on lies and grifts that leave a trail of dead children in their wake. There are consequences for lying to Congress.

theguardian.com
Aug 27, 2026

Oregon’s public universities produce top-tier scientific breakthroughs, and lab discoveries shouldn't sit on a shelf when they could be creating good-paying jobs and growing our local economy.

wyden.senate.gov
Aug 26, 2026

We strongly urge BLM to reject this proposed rescission and maintain the 2024 Waste Prevention rule.

wyden.senate.gov
Aug 21, 2026

Keeping guns out of the hands of domestic violence abusers is commonsense.

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