Chuck Schumer
The latest on United States Senator Chuck Schumer. He has represented New York in the U.S. Senate since 1998 and is currently the state's senior senator. He has served as the senate minority leader for the Democrats since 2017. Before serving in the U.S. Senate, he represented New York in the U.S. House of Representatives between 1981 and 1999, and the New York State Assembly between 1975 and 1980.
Mitch McConnell Elicits 'Very Cold' Feelings in About Half of U.S. Voters
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is set to debate Democratic challenger Amy McGrath Monday evening.
Democrats Pressure Joe Biden to Publicly Back Packing Supreme Court
Democratic progressives have increasingly voiced support for the idea, but Biden said he opposed it as recently as 2019.
Don't Further Delay the Amy Coney Barrett Confirmation
The American people deserve a prompt Supreme Court confirmation process.
Democrats Want to Delay Amy Coney Barrett Hearings After COVID Hits Senate
GOP Senators Mike Lee and Thom Tillis tested positive for the coronavirus just days after attending a White House event with Barrett.
Which Democrats Are Meeting With Amy Coney Barrett, and Which Are Refusing?
So far four Democrat senators have said they won't meet with President Trump's Supreme Court Nominee, as they find the process "illegitimate."
Trump Says Amy Coney Barrett's Philosophy Is Similar to Scalia's
"Mostly, I'm looking for somebody that can interpret the Constitution as written," the president said.
Democrats Cross the Line on Judges
The Democrats, whose frustration is causing them to lash out, are promising to leave no stone unturned in their attempt to upend Trump's coming nomination.
Chuck Schumer Says McConnell Has 'Defiled' Senate With Push to Replace RBG
The Senate minority leader said McConnell would "hurt his party" by trying to fill Ruth Bader Ginsburg's vacant Supreme Court seat.
On Supreme Court Nominations, All that Counts is the Constitution
Don't let anyone tell you this issue is governed by other legal provisions, vague "norms" or historical "precedents" such as the so-called "Biden Rule." There are only two principles that apply, both rooted in Article II of the Constitution.
McConnell Condemns Democrats for Voicing Concerns About Election Security
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday accused Democrats of taking part in an "endless parade of partisan hysteria" by expressing security concerns about November's election.
What Nancy Pelosi Has Said About Second Stimulus Checks, Relief Package
Pelosi told Republicans this week that a deal would need to have more than just "Trump checks."
Schumer Says Almost Half of Senate Republicans Don't Want Any More Stimulus
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said there are 20 Senate Republicans who are done giving out federal relief funds for the coronavirus pandemic.
Senate GOP Unveil COVID-19 Relief Package, McConnell Demands Vote This Week
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and the Republicans are set to unveil their own COVID-19 relief package proposal and are set to hold a vote on it this week.
'Skinny' Stimulus Plan From Republicans Branded 'Emaciated' by Sen. Schumer
The Senate minority leader criticized the GOP leadership in the Senate and the White House for their stances on securing another a relief bill.
Trump's Orders Offer No Lifeline for Businesses, Schools and States
"These policy announcements provide little real help to families," Democratic leaders said.
Schumer Denies Democrats Called Trump Asking to Resume Stimulus Talks
If Republicans are willing to come up by a trillion dollars in the negotiating, the Senate minority leader said, the Democrats are ready to meet again.
Is Trump Defunding Social Security? Concerns Mount After Executive Order
"Trump announced that if he is re-elected he will permanently defund Social Security," Senator Bernie Sanders warned.
Schumer, Pelosi Dismiss Trump's Executive Actions: 'Not Even Workable'
The House Speaker and Senate Minority Leader both warned that President Donald Trump's Saturday executive actions won't work and ultimately take money from workers, Social Security and Medicare.
Trump's Executive COVID Orders Draw Mixed Reactions From GOP Lawmakers
"President Trump does not have the power to unilaterally rewrite the payroll tax law," GOP Senator Ben Sasse said.
Where GOP, Democrats Agree, Disagree on Brink of Deal's Collapse
"There's a handful of very big issues that we are still very far apart," Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin told reporters.
Stimulus Negotiations Fail as Senate Adjourns for Another 3-Day Weekend
"We're not going to just keep on coming back every day if we can't get to a deal," said U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.
Democrats Signal No Stimulus Deal Unless $600 Payments Included
Republicans have recently indicated they are now willing to negotiate the amount of the payments to secure a deal.
Democrats Warn Stimulus Negotiations Could Drag Into Mid-August
"The speaker of the House and the Democratic Leader are continuing to say 'our way or the highway,'" Senate Majority Leader McConnell said Monday.
White House, Dems to Start Unemployment Benefits Talks as Millions Lose Aid
Mark Meadows, Steven Mnuchin, Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer are set to meet at 9 a.m. in an attempt to agree new deal.
Chuck Schumer's Attempt to Steal the Kansas Senate Seat
There is a lot at stake in Kansas' GOP Senate primary.
House GOP Leader Blames Pelosi, Schumer for Higher Unemployment
Kevin McCarthy also blamed the Democratic leadership for delays in passing much needed COVID-19 relief legislation.
Pelosi, Schumer Say GOP Fails to See Scale of Economic Problem
Speaker Pelosi accused GOP leadership of not wanting to "solve" the economic and health problems facing the U.S.
Will Unemployment Benefits Be Cut to $200? Democrats Dismiss GOP Package
"If you've lost your job through no fault of your own, Republicans want you to take a 30% pay cut. Can you believe that?" Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer tweeted.
Democrats Say Russia Funneling Anti-Biden Info to GOP Senator's Committee
Democrats notified the FBI over concerns Russia is "laundering" intelligence directed against former Vice President Joe Biden through a GOP-led Senate committee.
Dems Plan $350 Billion Fight Against Racism Using Corporate Stimulus Funds
A majority of the money—$200 billion—would be diverted from unused relief appropriated during a previous stimulus package passed by Congress that was meant to be used by the Treasury Department for corporate lending.
