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January 26, 2021

Schumer suggests Biden declare 'climate emergency'

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer suggested Monday that President Biden consider declaring an emergency on climate change.

January 26, 2021

McConnell warns of 'scorched-earth, post-nuclear Senate,' promises 'nightmare' if Dems end filibuster

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell promised a "nightmare" for Senate Democrats and Vice President Kamala Harris if they move to end the legislative filibuster during the next two years.

January 26, 2021

McConnell ends stalemate over filibuster, paving way for power-sharing agreement with Schumer

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Monday set aside his demand that Majority Leader Chuck Schumer agree to maintain the legislative filibuster, paving the way for the upper chamber to officially form committees and start tackling major legislative issues on the Biden agenda.

January 26, 2021

Roberts doesn't want to preside over Trump’s second impeachment trial: Schumer

U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts is not interested in presiding over another Senate impeachment trial against former President Trump, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said in an interview Monday night.

January 25, 2021

Trump impeachment article being sent to Senate Monday, ahead of trial next month

Just before 7 p.m. on Monday, the House of Representatives' impeachment managers will march an article accusing former President Trump of inciting an insurrection across to the Senate side of the Capitol, officially triggering a trial of the former president that could result in him being barred from holding office in the future. 

January 24, 2021

ABC’s 'This Week' edits out Schumer’s unfortunate Trump gaffe on Senate floor

Democratic Senate leader Chuck Schumer was ridiculed on Friday for an unfortunate gaffe he made while criticizing former President Donald Trump’s supposed influence on the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. But Schumer’s error was conveniently edited out in a clip that aired Sunday on ABC’s “This Week.”

January 24, 2021

Talks between McConnell and Schumer stalled over power-sharing agreement

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer blasted Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell on Sunday, saying McConnell "will not dictate" rules for the 50-50 Senate.

January 24, 2021

Dem senator says 'of course' Senate should consider ending filibuster if Republicans obstruct

Progressives are pushing to end the filibuster in the Senate as a new administration gets settled in, and Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., told NBC News’ "Meet the Press" Sunday that ending it should be a no-brainer if Democrats are unable to get their agenda through Congress.

January 22, 2021

Ingraham: Second Senate impeachment trial of Trump will be 'ugly, futile farce'

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's commitment to holding a post-presidential impeachment trial of Donald Trump sets the stage for an "ugly, feudal farce," Laura Ingraham said Friday.

January 22, 2021

Trump impeachment trial delayed until week of Feb. 8, Schumer says

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said on Friday lawmakers will wait to carry out President Donald Trump’s impeachment hearings for several weeks, following a brief standoff on Capitol Hill over timing.