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New York N.Y. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) released the following statement after Donald Trump fired Dr. Carla Hayden as the Librarian of Congress: “Donald Trump’s decision to fire Dr. Carla Hayden is the latest foray in his relentless campaign to dismantle the guardrails of our...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to call out Republicans for their budget plans that are deeply unpopular with the American people. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: The Republicans right now are...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to bring attention to the sloppy and reckless the budget proposed by the Trump administration, which cuts funding to programs necessary for average Americans to stay afloat. Below are Senator Schumer’s...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to introduce legislation, alongside Representative Jamie Raskin (D-MD), requiring retailers to display the precise amount that tariffs are increasing the prices of their products. Below are Senator...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on President Trump’s new supposed “trade deal” between the United States and the United Kingdom, warning that Trump’s record shows he cannot be trusted and the deal is likely to be built on quicksand....

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to address the disturbing rise of antisemitism in the United States, highlighting a new report from the Anti-Defamation League that reveals a sharp increase in antisemitic attacks, particularly targeting...

Washington, D.C. – Following the release of President Trump’s budget proposal, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) highlighted the most alarming cuts, which are drastic and wide-ranging. Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) highlighted how the Trump administration’s budget...

Washington, D.C. – Leader Schumer released the following statement warning Senate Republicans of the dangers of voting to confirm “Mr. Slash-and-Burn” Frank Bisignano to lead the Social Security Administration: “The nomination of Mr. Slash-and-Burn Bisignano is DOGE by another name. He is the last...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to denounce the budget proposed by the Trump administration. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: A few months into Donald Trump’s second term, Americans are getting a...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor condemning Republican efforts to undermine Social Security ahead of today's confirmation vote for Frank Bisignano to lead the Social Security Administration, warning that his confirmation would be a...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor after calling on the Office of the Inspector General at the FAA to conduct a full investigation into recent delays and disruptions at Newark Airport. 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 after a recent spate of flight delays and disruptions at Newark Airport, demanding a full investigation by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) so these problems do not get worse or spread to...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to call out Donald Trump for his refusal to commit to defend the Constitution when asked by NBC’s Kristen Welker. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Yesterday, Donald...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to decry the damage that President Trump’s tariffs have caused small businesses, calling on Republicans to put Democrats’ legislation on the floor that exempts small businesses from the tariffs. Below...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor, warning Senate Republicans of the dangers of voting to confirm “Mr. Slash-and-Burn” Frank Bisignano to lead the Social Security Administration ahead of tomorrow’s vote. Below are Senator Schumer’s...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senate Democrats spoke at a press conference alongside small business owners from across the country to highlight the damage already caused by Donald trump’s tariff tax. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed...

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) released the following statement on Donald Trump’s “skinny” budget which outlines massive cuts to vital programs, and would gut healthcare, education and other programs that American families rely on every day: "Donald Trump’s...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), along with Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Ed Markey (D-MA), today sent the following letter to Acting Inspector General Hill demanding that she investigate the Trump Administration for...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor ahead of Senate Republicans’ vote to advance Frank Bisignano to lead the Social Security Administration, warning he could dismantle Social Security altogether. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the chaos and damage inflicted on American families by Donald Trump and his administration as he passed 100 days in office and the fault of Senate Republicans in aiding him every step of the way....