New York, N.Y. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) released the following statement after President Trump announced that the United States struck targets in Iran:
“President Trump must provide the American people and Congress clear answers on the actions taken tonight and...
New York, N.Y. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) released the following statement on Senate Democrats’ successful fight to strike a cruel and devastating provision to rip food away from millions of Americans in the Republicans’ “Big, Ugly, Betrayal Bill.” Below is Leader...
New York, N.Y. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) released the following statement after provisions in the Republicans’ reconciliation bill, including one that would have eliminated the CFPB, were deemed in violation of the Senate’s rules for reconciliation:
“Senate Republicans...
Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the Supreme Court’s decision to limit gender affirming care for trans Americans, which endangers lives and infringes on rights. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:
The...
Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor ahead of the Senate’s vote to confirm Rodney Scott as Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, urging Senate Republicans to reject this dangerous nominee. Below are Senator Schumer’s...
06.18.2025
Leader Schumer Floor Remarks On The Devastating Effects Of Senate Republicans’ “Big, Ugly Betrayal”
Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on Republicans’ “Big, Ugly Betrayal”, which would strip health care from millions, decimate the clean energy economy, cater to the radical gun lobby, attack judicial independence, and pave the way for...
Oversight
The economic chaos of the Trump administration means nothing is safe – not even your summer plans. Thanks to the Trump tariff tax, and Musk and DOGE cuts and layoffs, everything about our lives is more expensive and more stressful.
Massive DOGE cuts to public lands staff are wreaking havoc on our...
04.08.2025
Doge is Cutting Veteran Benefits to the Bone
President Trump promised repeatedly on the campaign trail, “We got to take care of our veterans” and “I will put veterans first.” Yet his team at the so-called Department of Government Efficiency has slashed the federal workforce, firing up to 6,000 veteran workers and decimating staff at the...
As Elon Musk calls Social Security “the biggest Ponzi scheme of all time,” his team at the so-called Department of Government Efficiency is crippling the agency, gutting up to 12% of its staff, shuttering local and regional offices, and hindering phone services for beneficiaries. All combined, the...