Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer sent the following letter to Senate Democrats following the passage of the “Big, Ugly Betrayal,” which will gut food assistance, slash healthcare, and kill millions of jobs. Leader Schumer also warns Senate Democrats to brace for...
New York, N.Y. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today sent the following letter to U.S. Department of Commerce Acting Inspector General Duane Townsend, demanding an immediate investigation on whether staff cuts made the tragic loss of life during Texas’ flooding worse.
Today, Senate...
Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke with Lawrence O'Donnell on The Last Word to discuss how Democrats are standing strong as Republicans fall apart over the “Big, Ugly Betrayal.” Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks:
Lawrence O'Donnell: Senator Schumer, thank...
Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor calling on the Trump administration to refill critical positions after President Trump’s plan to drastically reduce the VA workforce forced tens of thousands of highly-skilled workers to leave their...
07.08.2025
Leader Schumer Floor Remarks On Today’s Vote To Advance Bryan Bedford’s Nomination To Lead The FAA
Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the nomination of Bryan Bedford to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and his unwillingness to commit to supporting the 1,500 hour rule. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also...
Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to express condolences for the tragedy in Texas and call for President Trump to back off threats to eliminate FEMA. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:
Today, the Senate’s...
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...