Chuck Schumer

Politics 56 mins ago

$174B spending package to avert shutdown clears key hurdle in Senate

The Senate passed a procedural vote on a three-bill spending package funding commerce, justice, energy and interior agencies as Congress works to prevent government shutdown.

Media 22 hours ago

Schumer backs plan to fly Democratic senators, NYC cops to Minneapolis to confront ICE

Sen. Chuck Schumer backs proposal to send Democratic senators and NYPD officers to Minneapolis to tell ICE agents what they're doing wrong.

Politics 1 day ago

DHS funding fight drives Senate scramble to avoid government shutdown

The Senate is readying to pass a three-bill funding package, but time is fast running out to avoid another government shutdown, and there are tricky, political issues with the DHS funding bill.

Minnesota 5 days ago

Picking the right fight: Congressional tensions rise in wake of Minnesota ICE-involved shooting

Democratic divisions emerge over ICE appropriations after a shooting in Minnesota. Progressive lawmakers push for defunding while leadership resists.

Chuck Schumer January 8

Jeffries calls Noem 'stone-cold liar' over Minneapolis shooting response, demands investigations

Democratic leaders condemned the fatal Minneapolis shooting of Renee Nicole Good on Thursday, demanding investigations into the incident.

Congress January 6

Vance reposts sombrero meme mocking Democrats’ Jan 6 candlelight vigil

Vice President JD Vance shared a meme mocking Democrats during their Jan. 6 candlelight vigil, adding sombreros to photos of Schumer and Jeffries.

VIDEO January 6

Schumer accused of hypocritical stance on Maduro after 2020 clip resurfaces

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., joined 'America's Newsroom' to discuss the Democrats' response to the Maduro capture, what's next in Venezuela and more.

Politics January 5

Johnson insists US 'not at war' after closed-door Venezuela briefing divides lawmakers

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., clash over Trump administration's Venezuela operation following classified briefing.

Senate January 5

Kaine tells Congress to 'get its a-- off the couch,' reclaim war powers

Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., is again trying to rein in President Donald Trump's military authority and give Congress more of a say, following a surprise weekend operation.

Chuck Schumer January 5

Schumer blasted Trump for failing to oust Maduro — now warns arrest could lead to ‘endless war’

Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro faces narcotics charges after U.S. military operation, while Sen. Chuck Schumer and Democrats criticize Trump administration for not notifying Congress.