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.
Shutdown Showdowns Give Minority Parties a Powerful Platform
Over several months, lawmakers have struggled to work on a real annual federal spending plan, as Democrats claim Republicans have resisted engaging in serious talks that would advance the effort.
Manchin Says Inflation, Omicron Are 'Cause to Pause' on Biden Social Bill
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said his goal is to pass the $1.75 trillion social and climate spending package by Christmas.
Fox News Host Confronts GOP Sen. Barrasso Over Opposing Debt Limit Hike
"This is to pay for things already authorized," Fox News host Trace Gallagher explained to Wyoming Senator John Barrasso.
Trump Fumes as McConnell Shrugs Off Threat, Talks Debt Ceiling With Schumer
"The Old Broken Crow has to be willing to play this hand, not like last time when he folded up like a cheap umbrella," Trump wrote about McConnell.
House Passes Build Back Better Bill, but Senate Obstacles Remain
"It's a hell of a deal," Democratic Representative John Yarmuth said about the legislation, a key part of President Joe Biden's economic agenda.
House Advances Build Back Better Act, Sending Bill to Senate
The $1.7 trillion bill represents a major victory for President Joe Biden and the Democrats.
Paul Gosar's Sister Calls Him a 'Sociopath' Over AOC Death Video
The Republican lawmaker posted an anime video of him slicing Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez with swords.
Meghan Markle's Lobbying Gets Boost as Family Leave Returns to Biden's Bill
Meghan Markle personally rang senators asking them to support including paid family leave in the Build Back Better Act—and it looks set to return.
Price Caps on Insulin, Annual Spending in Build Back Better Deal: Schumer
The bill will cap out-of-pocket spending at $2,000 per year and lower the price of insulin from $600 to $35, the Senate Majority Leader said.
No Infrastructure Deal, No Check: Democratic Donors Threaten Midterm Money
The frustration from donors comes as Democrats scramble to pass a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill in tandem with a now $1.75 trillion social safety net plan.
Here's What's in Biden's $1.75T Framework for Expanding Social Programs
The $1.75 trillion price tag falls far short of the more than $3 trillion that Democrats had originally sought, after pushback from moderate Democratic Senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema.
Joe Biden's Approval Rating Remains Low As He Fights to Save Spending Bills
At the beginning of his presidency, Biden's aggregate approval rating was 53 percent and disapproval was 36 percent.
U.S. Senate Voted Down Voting Rights Legislation; What Happens Now?
The Senate shot down another attempt at overhauling U.S. voting rights laws on Thursday in a party-line vote.
Joe Manchin: Reconciliation Deal 'Not Going to Happen Anytime Soon'
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said that Democrats agreed they need to come up with a framework for the multi-trillion-dollar bill this week.
Joe Manchin Admits He Offered to Become Independent
The West Virginia senator on Wednesday rejected the report as "rumors" and "bulls**t," but later said "no one accepted" his offer of switching parties.
Meghan Markle Grew up on Salad Bar at Sizzler, All Her Parents Could Afford
An open letter to Congress from the Duchess of Sussex shows how far her upbringing was from the privilege of royal life.
Meghan Markle Takes a Step Closer to Politics by Lobbying Congress
Markle described feeling overwhelmed after daughter Lili's birth in a letter to Congress that said families "need your strong leadership."
Read Meghan Markle's Letter Urging Congress to Pass Paid Family Leave
"I'm writing you at this deeply important time—as a mom—to advocate for paid leave," Markle wrote Congressional leaders.
It's Time to Fix—Or Nix—The Senate Filibuster
Why are we allowing an unaccountable official to make policy decisions that affect tens of millions of Americans?
Ocasio-Cortez Calls on NY Dem Chair to Resign Over David Duke Comparison
"India Walton is the Democratic nominee for Mayor of Buffalo. No amount of racist misogyny from the old boys' club is going to change that," AOC tweeted.
Mitch McConnell Says 'Nothing Necessary' About Democrats' Election Reform
"The Senate is designed to stop bad ideas and purely partisan proposals while helping truly necessary and bipartisan bills become law," McConnell wrote.
U.S. Will Open Canadian Border to Fully-Vaccinated Travelers In November
"That pain is about to end. Very soon, the link between New York and our northern neighbors will finally be re-established," said Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer.
5 Key Factors as Congress Works to Pass Biden's Agenda Priorities
After a brief recess, Congress will try to pass the $1 trillion infrastructure package and up to $3.5 trillion package to expand the social safety net.
Chris Coons Joins Republicans, Manchin in Criticizing Schumer Speech
"If we're going to solve problems facing the American people, we have to be able to work together," said the Democratic senator from Delaware.
Mitch McConnell Says Republicans Will Not Vote to Raise Debt Ceiling
"It got to the point where senators on both sides were pleading for leadership to fill the void and protect our citizens. I stepped up," McConnell said.
Progressives Urge Biden to Release Student Debt Forgiveness Memo: 'Deliver'
"Cancelling student debt is both the morally right and economically sound thing to do," the Democratic lawmakers wrote in a letter to Biden.
Video of Joe Manchin With Head in Hands During Schumer Speech Goes Viral
Manchin later said Schumer's floor speech was not "appropriate" and complained about a lack of civility "on both sides."
U.S. Senate Signs Off on Debt Ceiling Deal, Punts to December
The U.S. Senate has formally agreed to avert a looming debt crisis—but just for two months.
Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer Agree to Deal to Avert Debt Crisis
The U.S. Senate appears to have narrowly avoided a federal financial crisis—pushing off the vote on the debt ceiling until December.
Default Seemingly Averted as Mitch McConnell Blinks on Debt Ceiling
"This will moot Democrats' excuses about the time crunch they created," McConnell said in a statement about his offer.
