05.19.2026
Leader Schumer On The DOJ’s Corrupt IRS Settlement With Trump: “Self-dealing With A Government Seal”
Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) released a statement on the DOJ’s decision to expand Trump’s IRS settlement to include a pledge that the IRS will no longer pursue any claims it may have against Trump, his family members, and his companies over unpaid...
Washington, D.C. – This afternoon, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) will speak at the Center for American Progress to expose the latest efforts by Donald Trump and Republicans to strip voting rights, rig our elections, and undermine our democracy—and what Democrats are doing to stop...
05.18.2026
Leader Schumer Slams Trump Slush Fund: Trump Shaking Hands With Himself To Fund Insurrection Army
Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) released the following statement after the Department of Justice announced a slush fund that could pay Trump allies nearly 2 billion dollars:
“This weekend, Trump worked up a plan to shake hands with himself in order to fund his...
Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) spoke on the Senate floor denouncing Senate Republicans for continuing to prioritize Donald Trump’s ballroom vanity project and rogue agencies while everyday Americans struggle with the rising cost of living. Below are Senator...
05.19.2026
Leader Schumer Floor Remarks Condemning Islamophobia In Wake Of San Diego Mosque Shooting
Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) spoke on the Senate floor condemning Islamophobia and hate crimes in the wake of yesterday’s mass shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:
I speak for the...
Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) spoke on the Senate floor renewing Senate Democrats’ commitment to protecting elections from Donald Trump and the far right’s interference with the Election Protection Task Force. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can...
02.20.2026
The Pardon Project
THE PROJECT
This project is meant to document the abuses of presidential clemency during President Trump’s second term, with a focus on cases that raise concerns about the administration’s exploitation of the power to reward political allies, supporters, and individuals with direct access to the...
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...
Oversight Reports
09.15.2025
TRANSCRIPT: Donald Trump Signs a Memorandum to Deploy Troops in Memphis, Tennessee, 9.15.25
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President Trump: Hello, everybody. It's nice to have you here. We have some big things to announce. Today, at the request of governor Bill Lee of Tennessee who's standing with us, as you know, I'm signing a presidential memorandum to establish the Memphis Safe Task Force. And it's very...
[Video]
President Trump: Thank you. Thank you very much, everybody. Thank you very much. Before we begin, let me express the horror and grief so many Americans at the heinous assassination of Charlie Kirk have felt. Charlie was a giant of his generation, a champion of liberty and an inspiration to...
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Stewart McLaurin: This is [Inaudible] through the galleries. They come through those [Inaudible] --
President Trump: That's beautiful. [Inaudible]
McLaurin: And not a single [Inaudible]
Trump: [Inaudible]
McLaurin: [Inaudible] thank you so much for coming.
Trump:...