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Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) denounced President Trump’s disastrous Iran deal as “one of the worst deals” in United States history, as it makes major concessions to Iran and leaves the United States off in a worse position than before the war began. Below...

In Their Own Words – Republicans Hit Trump For Weak And Embarrassing Iran Deal Washington, D.C. – As President Trump prepares to sign his so-called “memorandum of understanding” with Iran, Senate Democrats are highlighting growing bipartisan concern that the agreement represents a major concession...

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke on the Senate floor celebrating the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act, a crucial first step towards tackling the housing crisis and ensuring Americans have access to affordable housing options. Below are Senator Schumer’s...

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke on the Senate floor denouncing Donald Trump’s recent attempts to hold national security hostage by pulling Jay Clayton’s nomination for Director of National Intelligence at the last minute and demanding to tie FISA to...

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke on the Senate floor slamming Donald Trump and his administration for the disastrous so-called “understanding” with Iran that leaves Iran stronger and Americans paying the price for his costly war. Below are Senator...

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke at a press conference demanding that Donald Trump stop undermining national security by announcing he would refuse to approve FISA until the SAVE Act is attached to it and reversing course on Jay Clayton’s nomination for...

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke at a press conference on Senate Democrats’ vision to make child care more affordable, available, and high quality. The child care vision builds on the Senate Democrats’ affordability agenda, which has so far also touched...

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) announced the next pillar of Senate Democrats’ affordability agenda: a new Senate Democratic vision to make child care more affordable, more available, and higher...

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke on the Senate floor demanding that Donald Trump be transparent about his deal with Iran, brief Congress, release the official text of the so-called “understanding” to the public, and disclose any secret deals to the...

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke on the Senate floor slamming President Trump for jeopardizing America’s national security by trying to tie the SAVE America Act to the FISA reauthorization and keeping Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte in...

Washington D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke on the Senate floor ahead of the Senate vote to advance the bipartisan ROAD to Housing bill and noted the urgent need to expand on legislation to make housing more accessible for all. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks...

For more than 100 days, President Trump has repeatedly assured the American people that the conflict with Iran was effectively won, nearly finished, or just days or weeks away from a final resolution. Yet as Trump’s reckless war in the Middle East drags on and its costs continue to mount, his...

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer forced Republicans on the record – and they clearly chose Donald Trump over the American taxpayers. Leader Schumer today went to the Senate floor to offer up legislation that would have abolished Trump’s nearly $2 billion...

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke on the Senate floor on the Spotlight Forum today held by Senate Democrats’ Election Protection Task Force to highlight state and local efforts to protect democracy from Donald Trump’s threats and interference. Below are...

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke on the Senate floor demanding the Trump administration brief Congress and release details on the supposed “understanding” with Iran and the urgent need to advance the War Powers Resolution to end the costly war. Below are...

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke on the Senate floor blasting Donald Trump for exacerbating child care costs and refusing to use federal funds to help American families while spending taxpayer dollars on his vanity projects instead. Leader Schumer also...

Washington D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke on the Senate floor to implore his Republican colleagues to pass his bill that permanently bans Donald Trump’s corrupt, $2 billion slush fund and prevents Trump’s IRS sweetheart deal. Leader Schumer warned Senate...

Schumer & Senate Democrats Release New Broken Promises Report Revealing How Trump Has Accelerated The Child Care Crisis Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) released a Broken Promises report...

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke on the Senate floor to announce Senate Democrats’ introduction of the Make More in America Act, which will create jobs, uplift American manufacturers and build a stronger economy. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which...

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke on the Senate floor to denounce Trump’s decision to nominate Justin Smith, an alt-right loyalist and election denier the Eight Circuit Court. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: With his...