Chuck Schumer

Senate Debate On Voting Rights Legislation Heats Up As Schumer & McConnell Clash

On Wednesday, the Senate held its first debate on the voting rights reform bill S.1 which passed in the House…

4 years ago

Biden Plans To Propose Massive $3 Trillion Infrastructure Bill

President Joe Biden argued on the campaign trail and during his time representing Delaware that America's infrastructure needs modernization. Now…

4 years ago

Senate Confirms Xavier Becerra As Health & Human Services Secretary

In a razor-thin vote of 50-49, the Senate has confirmed Xavier Becerra as secretary of the Department of Health and…

4 years ago

Biden Signs $1.9 Trillion American Rescue Plan A Day Early

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki announced on twitter Thursday that President Joe Biden would sign the American Rescue Plan COVID-19…

4 years ago

Senate Confirms Merrick Garland As Attorney General 70-30

The Senate confirmed Merrick Garland as U.S. attorney general Wednesday in a final vote of 70-30. Garland's confirmation is a turning point…

4 years ago

‘Gov. Cuomo Must Resign,’ Says New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins

State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D-New York) has formally called for the resignation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) after he allegedly…

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Biden’s $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill Approved By Senate 50-49, With No Republican Support

After 27-hours in session, the Senate approved President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan COVID-19 stimulus package on Saturday…

4 years ago

Senate GOP Forces Reading 700-Page Biden COVID-19 Relief Bill In Bid To Delay Passage

Senate Republicans have no means to stop President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, but they are using every…

4 years ago

Biden Says He’s Sticking With Plan For $10,000 Student Loan Forgiveness Stance, Won’t Meet $50,000 Call

A rising call from House and Senate Democrats is urging President Joe Biden to use his executive powers to cancel $50,000 in…

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WATCH: Senators Stunned By Unreleased Capitol Riot Video Of Mitt Romney Running For Safety

Day two of Donald Trump's Senate impeachment trial featured footage that until now was unreleased to the public, as well…

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Democrats’ Plan Seeks To Forgive $50,000 In Student Debt For 36 Million Borrowers

On Thursday,  Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-New York) and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) called for the White House to forgive $50,000…

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Backing Down, Sen. Mitch McConnell Agrees To Senate Power-Sharing After Threaten Filibuster

After demanding that any Senate power-sharing agreement should include protection for the legislative filibuster, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell backed…

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House Article Of Impeachment Against Trump Transmitted To Senate, Trial Proceedings To Begin Monday

The House of Representatives formally transmitted its finalized an article of impeachment against former President Donald Trump to the Senate…

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Sen. Chuck Schumer Calls For Capitol Rioters To Go On National ‘No-Fly’ List

In a press conference in Manhattan on Tuesday, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) announced that he is in…

4 years ago

Sen. Chuck Schumer Calls For Trump’s Immediate Removal From Office By 25th Amendment Or Second Impeachment

In an official statement, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) called for the removal from office of President Donald…

4 years ago

Congress Strikes Deal For Second Round Of $600 Stimulus Checks For Americans

On Sunday, Congress agreed to a $900 billion COVID-19 stimulus deal that has been discussed for several months, as announced…

4 years ago

After Liberal Revolt, Sen. Dianne Feinstein To Step Down As Ranking Member Of Senate Judiciary Committee

Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-California) will step down as the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, the senator announced. “After…

4 years ago

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Calls For Expanding Supreme Court After Amy Coney Barrett’s Confirmation

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) called to expand the Supreme Court on Twitter, following the swearing-in of conservative justice Amy…

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Pelosi & Trump Have Not Had A Conversation In Over A Year, Opting To Use Middlemen Instead

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-California) and President Donald Trump have not spoken to each other in over a year, underscoring…

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GOP Senators Vow To Confirm Trump Supreme Court Nominee Amy Coney Barrett Week Before Election

President Donald Trump has nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to the Supreme Court.…

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