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March 22, 2023

Tied to Trump: New York DA's actions have some Republicans rallying to the former president

After the 2022 midterms, political observers thought many congressional Republicans would finally abandon former President Donald Trump. A pending indictment may change that.

March 7, 2023

Senate Democrat leader Schumer says he’ll vote with GOP on overturning controversial DC crime bill

Sen. Chuck Schumer on Tuesday told reporters he will vote for overturning a controversial D.C crime bill, effectively siding with Republicans.

February 26, 2023

Spending shocker: CBO's latest debt projection should stun even Washington

The current debt the U.S. owes is $31.4 trillion. But the CBO estimates the federal government will accumulate an eye-popping $19 trillion in debt over the next decade.

February 23, 2023

Climate activist Dems dropped more than $1.4 million on private jets during midterms

Democrats who have advocated for policies to transition the U.S. from fossil fuels to renewables spent more than $1.4 million on private jet travel during the midterm cycle.

February 22, 2023

Texas man gets 3 years for Capitol riot, AOC threats

Garret Miller of Texas has been sentenced to three years in prison for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, as well as threats issued to members of Congress.

February 21, 2023

Schumer woos India as ‘counterweight’ in Asia as US-China relations sour

Chuck Schumer led Democratic senators on a trip to India to meet with Prime Minister Modi in efforts to further unite the countries' efforts to combat China's "authoritarianism."

February 16, 2023

Schumer plans Israel visit as Netanyahu faces protests over judicial reforms

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will travel to Israel with other Democrats next week to meet with Benjamin Netanyahu amid protests over the prime minister's judicial reforms.

February 15, 2023

Grassley rips Senate’s sleepy work schedule under Dem leadership: ‘Things need to change’

Sen. Chuck Grassley on Wednesday criticized the Senate's work schedule and said working roughly a half a week each week isn't enough time to manage the government.

February 15, 2023

Biden, Schumer take victory lap after confirming 100th judicial nominee, vow to continue court overhaul

After the U.S. Senate confirmed the 100th judicial nominee under President Joe Biden, he and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer celebrated the milestone.

February 12, 2023

Schumer defends delayed reaction to China's spy flights, says US gained ‘enormous intelligence’

Sen. Chuck Schumer defended the "rationale" behind delaying the take-down of the Chinese spy balloon on Sunday and said the U.S. gathered "enormous intelligence."