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 to press about Republican delays and Senate Democrats’ amendments to the “Big, Ugly Bill.” Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks:
Leader Schumer: I think they're stalling. They don't have a bill. They're delaying. They're...
Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor following final passage of the “Big, Ugly Betrayal,” an unprecedented tax break for billionaires that will devastate American families. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks:
Today, Senate Republicans...
07.01.2025
TRANSCRIPT: Leader Schumer Holds Press Conference Following Passage Of Reconciliation Bill
Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) delivered remarks and responded to media inquiries at a press conference following Senate Republicans’ final vote to pass their “Big, Ugly Betrayal”—a bill that slashes healthcare and food assistance for millions to fund a massive tax...
Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor before the vote on Republicans’ budget gimmick for the “Big, Ugly Betrayal” – Current Policy Baseline – urging his colleagues to not obscure the true cost of these billionaire giveaways. Below are...
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...