Chuck Schumer
The latest on Democratic Party United States Senator Chuck Schumer. He assumed office to represent New York in the U.S. Senate in 1999. 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.
House Passes Inflation Reduction Act: 'It's Time to Usher in a New Era'
"It's time to usher in a new era of climate action—one that prioritizes our planet and our people," Congressman Ro Khanna, who voted "yes," told Newsweek.
Senate Passes Reconciliation Bill Despite Vote-a-Rama 'Hell,' Sinema Hiccup
Senate Democrats passed the $739 billion bill that will invest in health care and climate change on Sunday, after months of negotiations.
Chuck Grassley Mocked Over Complaint About Missing Family Reunion: 'Retire'
Grassley, 88, lamented that he would miss a family reunion for the second year running to "fight" the expected passage of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Schumer-Manchin Bill Fuels Battle Between Oil and Environmental Interests
"Getting new forms of energy, feeding the grid, will ultimately reduce the price of electricity." Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona told Newsweek.
Fact Check: Is Trump Right That Inflation Bill Raises Middle Income Taxes?
Donald Trump believes Joe Biden has broken a pledge not to tax Americans earning less than $400,000.
Republicans Plan to Turn Democrats Against Inflation Act
"I don't care about what pain it may cause members of the Democratic Party," the Senate's number 3 Republican, Senator John Barrasso, said.
Josh Hawley Calls Tech Bill Stall a 'Cave to the Tech Companies' by Schumer
Republican Senators Grassley, Hawley and Graham criticized Chuck Schumer for breaking his promise to hold a tech bill vote by "early summer."
Kyrsten Sinema Chatting to Mitch McConnell, Tom Cotton Video Goes Viral
A clip of Kyrsten Sinema talking to two Republican Senators has gone viral, amidst speculation over whether she will back the Inflation Reduction Act.
Five Ex-Treasury Secretaries Back Inflation Reduction Act—Sinema Quiet
The bipartisan group says taxes "will not increase for any family" making less than $400,000, but Senator Kyrsten Sinema has yet to reveal how she will vote.
The Democrats' Higher Tax, Bigger IRS, More Inflation Bill
If Republicans aggressively communicate the details of the Manchin-Schumer bill, it will become prohibitively expensive for any Democrats to vote for it.
Senate Marijuana Legalization Bill Falls Flat
Late last month, Senators Chuck Schumer, Cory Booker, and Ron Wyden released the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act.
Why the Veteran Health Care Bill Was Smacked Down by Republicans
GOP Senator Pat Toomey's office said the PACT Act "would enable $400 billion over the next 10 years in spending completely unrelated to veterans."
What Kyrsten Sinema Has Said About Corporate Tax Rate
The Arizona Democrat has been a hurdle to President Joe Biden's legislative agenda.
Joe Manchin Accused of Double Crossing Republicans as GOP Fumes Over Bill
The West Virginia Democrat said he could not support the full proposals in the potentially historic climate bill just two weeks ago.
How Kyrsten Sinema Could Deal a Blow to Manchin-Schumer Inflation Bill
Senator Kyrsten Sinema and other moderates' issues with taxes could sink a carefully negotiated version of Democrats' key domestic spending package.
Trump Calls Mitch McConnell 'Disloyal Sleaze Bag' as Jan 6 Actions Revealed
Trump posted on Truth Social after clips of McConnell working to clear the Capitol during the insurrection were shown at the latest January 6 committee hearing.
Manchin Pulling Plug on Climate Change Runs Senate Democrats' Patience Thin
"Senator Manchin's refusal to act is infuriating. It makes me question why he's Chair of ENR," Senator Martin Heinrich said of Manchin.
AOC Demands Senate Determine if Supreme Court Justices Lied Under Oath
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez and Rep. Ted Lieu claim Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh lied during their confirmation hearings about their views on Roe v. Wade.
Schumer Telling Brett Kavanaugh He'll 'Pay the Price' for Roe Resurfaces
Conservatives criticized Schumer over his 2020 remarks on Wednesday after an armed man was arrested outside the Supreme Court justice's home in Maryland.
Why Is Chuck Schumer Trying To Stop Antitrust Reform?
An antitrust defeat would give the Big Tech companies the green light to continue stomping all over their smaller competitors.
McConnell Was 'Hopeful' for Gun Law Middle Ground Before Blocking Democrats
McConnell told reporters that he was "hopeful" for a "bipartisan solution that's directly related to the facts" of the mass school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
Chuck Schumer Blocks School Safety Bill Named After Parkland Victims
The Democratic majority leader said that the Senate is "going to vote on gun legislation" and that Americans "are tired of moments of silence."
Is Donald Trump to Blame for Baby Formula Shortage?
A number of people suggest the U.S. signing the UMSCA trade deal has resulted in it not being able to import formula from Canada amid the current shortage.
Don't be Fooled by Calls to 'Codify Roe'
The Left has made it clear: it wants total, unrestricted, unregulated access to abortion up until (and maybe even beyond) birth.
Putting Joe Manchin on the Record Over Abortion Won't Hurt Him With Voters
The Democratic senator joined his GOP counterparts in voting against a bill codifying the right to an abortion under federal law.
Meghan, Harry Give Employees Free Childcare: 'It's a Business Imperative'
Meghan has said that child care is not "just a community imperative" but "a business imperative" as Archewell joins the Business Coalition for Child Care.
When U.S. Senate Is Voting on Roe v. Wade and How To Watch
The vote to codify the 1973 ruling is widely considered certain to fail, but Democrats are hoping it will mobilize voters in November.
Joe Manchin Undecided, Lisa Murkowski Says She Won't Back Abortion Bill
"This week's vote is not an abstract exercise; this is as real and as high stakes as it gets," Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said.
Roe Leak Prompts U.S. Senate to Begin Process to 'Protect' Abortion Rights
"This is as urgent and as real as it gets," Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said. "We will vote to protect a woman's right to choose."
Republicans Focusing on SCOTUS Leak, Democrats on Rule of Law: Report
Both parties were outraged over a leaked Supreme Court opinion. Republicans say the leak hurts the court. Democrats say the opinion will hurt women.
