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Schumer backs GOP's plan to bring the pain during future shutdowns: 'I'm going to vote for it'

May 12, 2026

Schumer backs GOP's plan to bring the pain during future shutdowns: 'I'm going to vote for it'

Chuck Schumer says he will vote for a Republican-backed Senate resolution to withhold senators' paychecks during any future government shutdown.

Senate weighs new, painful leverage tactic as fears of another government shutdown grow

May 12, 2026

Senate weighs new, painful leverage tactic as fears of another government shutdown grow

The Senate will vote on a measure to block lawmaker pay during government shutdowns as Republicans push multiple bills to prevent future closures.

Schumer uses hantavirus scare to attack Trump administration over CDC cuts

May 11, 2026

Schumer uses hantavirus scare to attack Trump administration over CDC cuts

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Monday prayed for Americans impacted by the hantavirus outbreak tied to a cruise ship while blasting President Trump over cuts to public health agencies.

Maine progressive says he won’t back Schumer even after Democrats unite behind Collins challenger

May 11, 2026

Maine progressive says he won’t back Schumer even after Democrats unite behind Collins challenger

Democrat Graham Platner says he won't back Schumer as Senate leader despite a cordial call, as he gears up to challenge Sen. Collins in Maine.

Schumer’s ‘No. 1 target’ says voters will see her Democrat Senate challenger as too extreme

May 6, 2026

Schumer’s ‘No. 1 target’ says voters will see her Democrat Senate challenger as too extreme

Sen. Susan Collins seeks re-election in Maine's high-profile 2026 Senate race against military veteran and oyster farmer Graham Platner in a key contest.

Schumer, Dems launch 'free and fair' elections task force as Trump's SAVE America Act stumbles

May 4, 2026

Schumer, Dems launch 'free and fair' elections task force as Trump's SAVE America Act stumbles

Senate Democrats form an elections task force led by Schumer to counter what they say is a comprehensive effort by Trump to rig upcoming elections.

'New Democrat Party': Senate GOP sounds off on 'extreme' Graham Platner as Senate race in Maine heats up

May 2, 2026

'New Democrat Party': Senate GOP sounds off on 'extreme' Graham Platner as Senate race in Maine heats up

Senate Republicans eye attacks on Graham Platner's progressive record and ties to Sanders and AOC now that Maine's Democratic primary is settled.

Democrats fail to shatter Republicans' resolve on eve of crucial Iran deadline

April 30, 2026

Democrats fail to shatter Republicans' resolve on eve of crucial Iran deadline

Senate Republicans reject Democrats' sixth attempt to limit President Donald Trump's authority in Iran as a critical 60-day war powers deadline arrives on Friday.

Left-wing podcaster blasts Schumer, Jeffries as 'fascist collaborators'

April 24, 2026

Left-wing podcaster blasts Schumer, Jeffries as 'fascist collaborators'

Podcaster Jennifer Welch described Sen. Schumer and Rep. Jeffries as "fascist collaborators" and said they were not engaged in a full opposition of Trump and his administration.

Senate hopeful says US should be 'far more cooperative' with China to fight climate change

April 24, 2026

Senate hopeful says US should be 'far more cooperative' with China to fight climate change

Far-left Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner drew criticism for urging U.S.-China cooperation to fight climate change.