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.
Only a Third of Republicans Think Voting Is a Fundamental Right: Poll
Conversely, nearly 80 percent of Democrats view casting a ballot in elections as a fundamental right.
Schumer Calls Out Manchin, Sinema Over Filibuster, Voting Rights
"We're going to continue to push. We're going to have hearings. We're going to have votes until we get this done," the Democratic Senate Majority Leader said.
Joe Manchin Optimistic as Infrastructure Deal Inches Closer
The moderate West Virginia Democratic senator said "we're getting close" in reference to the bipartisan infrastructure plan.
GOP Senators Accuse Schumer of Rushing Vote on Bipartisan Infrastructure
"I just don't know how you have a cloture vote when you don't have a bill ready," said Senator Bill Cassidy on Sunday.
Graham Suggests Senators Leave D.C. to Block Reconciliation Bill
The Republican senator said "we may learn something from our Democratic friends in Texas."
Dems Blast Federal Judge's Ruling That Says DACA Is Unlawful
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the ruling "brazenly flouts the law & precedent, as it casts a cloud of fear & uncertainty."
Sanders 'Concerned About Inflation,' But Says $3.5Tn Won't Make it Worse
The prominent progressive Vermont senator said the massive budget reconciliation proposal "will pay for itself."
Manchin Undecided on $3.5 Trillion Bill: 'We Should Start Paying for Stuff'
The moderate Democratic senator said he was "very, very disturbed" by some provisions in the massive spending package.
New Bill to Federally Legalize Cannabis, Let States Maintain Prohibition
Eighteen states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana for recreational use, while medical marijuana use is now legal in 37 states.
Senate Democrats Announce $3.5 Trillion Budget Agreement
The budget could possibly pass through the upper congressional chamber without needing approval from any of the Senate's 50 Republican members.
Texas Lt. Gov. Says 'AWOL' Dems Will Be Arrested 'When They Hit the Ground'
"Because once they hit the ground in Texas, they can be arrested and brought back to the Capitol," Dan Patrick told Fox News.
U.K.'s Alta Fixsler Granted U.S. Visa, 2-Year-Old Ordered Off Life Support
A British High Court ruled in May that the child's life-sustaining care could be withdrawn as it is in her "best interests" because she has "no prospect of recovery."
How Democrats Running in 2022 Spent Their Harvey Weinstein Money
The film producer donated thousands of dollars to politicians over the years, a handful of whom are expected to run for re-election next fall.
AOC, Schumer Slam GOP for HR1 Block As Biden, Harris Vow to 'Fight' On
Every GOP senator voted against the move to debate the For the People Act. After the filibuster, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said: "We will not let it die. This voter suppression cannot stand."
Schumer Apologizes for 'Hurtful' Use of 'Retarded' for Disabled Children
The term "mentally retarded" was removed from most federal statues by the passage of Rosa's Law in 2010.
McConnell Warns Bill Barr Investigation Could Be 'Witch Hunt in the Making'
Democrats have called for Barr and his predecessor as attorney general, Jeff Sessions, to testify under oath.
Schumer Makes Passionate Call To Renew Capitol Insurrection Commission
Republicans in the Senate successfully used the filibuster to block a bipartisan commission on the events of January 6.
McConnell Says New Senate Anti-China Bill Shows Bipartisanship Can Work
"One thing this legislation did demonstrate extremely well... was that the rules of the Senate don't stand in the way of bipartisan legislating," McConnell said Tuesday.
McConnell Signals Support for Bill to Boost U.S. Investment in Science
A Senate bill gets bipartisan support in order to boost research and development of science in the U.S. to keep in competition with China. GOP senators still worry about the funding of the bill.
International Lawmakers Push for U.S.-Canada Border Reopening
On both sides of the border, more than half of population has received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine.
McCarthy, Scalise Blast Marjorie Taylor Greene for Holocaust Remarks
Leaders of Congress in both parties are condemning the controversial Georgia GOP congresswoman who compared COVID-19 mask mandates to requirements put on Jewish people during the Holocaust.
Kevin McCarthy Denies Covering Up for Insurrectionists
The California Republican asserted that any commission would just "get in the way" of current Department of Justice investigations.
Biden, Pelosi Isolated on Israel as Democrats Rally Around Palestinians
As Democratic leaders have backed Israel's "right to defend itself," a vocal faction of the party has slammed Israel's treatment of Palestinians.
McCarthy Says Nobody Is Doubting 2020 Election as Trump Calls It 'Rigged'
"I don't think anybody is questioning the legitimacy of the presidential election," McCarthy, a California Republican, told reporters on Wednesday.
Schumer Blasts GOP For 'Trying to Disenfranchise' Voters in Senate Hearing
Republicans such as Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell attacked the Democrats' voting rights legislation known as the For the People Act. McConnell criticized it as a "partisan power grab."
Sanders Splits With Pelosi, Schumer Over Tax Deduction in Dem States
The Vermont senator said repealing the cap on the tax deduction would send a "terrible message" to voters.
Progressives' Calls Grow for Biden to Cancel $50K of Student Loan Debt
Although he previously expressed opposition to the idea, the president has now asked his education secretary to prepare a memo to determine whether the administration has the legal authority to cancel up to $50,000 in student loan debt.
Schumer Says 'My Thinking Evolved' on Marijuana, Promises Legalization Bill
The New York senator, who once supported tough drug laws, said he changed his mind after seeing how legalization helped Colorado.
Raphael Warnock Questions Park Cannon Arrest, Responds to Voting Bill
The Senator compared the peaceful actions of the Georgia state lawmaker with the insurrectionists at the U.S. Capitol.
Chuck Schumer Hints at Filibuster Reform in Push To Pass Voting Rights Act
Republican legislatures across the country have introduced bills that would make it more difficult to vote.
