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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor calling on Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Graham and DOJ Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz to investigate potential improper political interference regarding the reduced sentencing recommendation for...

Washington, D.C.— Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today sent a letter to Department of Justice Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz formally requesting an investigation into the reduced sentencing recommendation for Roger Stone who was convicted in federal court in November for...

Senators Schumer, Warner, Wyden, and Blumenthal spoke on the Senate floor to request that the Senate immediately pass critical legislation to better safeguard our elections against foreign interference Washington, D.C. – Today, following the Senate’s bipartisan rebuke of President Trump’s attempts...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor urging his Senate colleagues to oppose the confirmation of Andrew Brasher to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Now, on the...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor announcing that Senate Democrats will make unanimous consent requests today to immediately pass critical legislation to better safeguard our elections against foreign interference in our elections. Below are...

Washington, D.C.— Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today released the following statement regarding the Trump administration’s budget proposal that again cuts funding aimed at fighting corruption in Ukraine. Specifically, the Trump administration’s latest budget again proposes a cut of...

Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer spoke today on the Senate floor in opposition to President Trump retaliating against witnesses, Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman and Ambassador Sondland, who testified in Congress, which can also be viewed here:In the aftermath of the...

Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer spoke today on the Senate floor in opposition to President Trump’s nomination of Andrew Brasher to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, which can also be viewed here:About the nomination of Mr. Brasher. Now that the impeachment trial of...

Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer spoke today on the Senate floor in opposition to President Trump’s budget proposal, which can also be viewed here:Today, President Trump unveiled his budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2021. For the third year in a row, the President’s budget...

“HUD’s actions make it more difficult for our fellow Americans on the island to receive desperately needed assistance to protect their homes and communities from future disasters" WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senator Richard...

Leader McConnell and Senate Republicans have transformed the Senate into a legislative graveyard, refusing to take action on critical legislation to help the American people. Since the beginning of 2019, more than 350 House-passed bills—including hundreds that have bipartisan...

Washington, D.C.— Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today released the following statement regarding the Trump administration’s budget proposal: “With his latest budget proposal, it’s hard to imagine that President Trump could do any more to double-cross the very...

Asks 74 IGs To Defend The Rights Of Federal Employees To Report Wrongdoing, Mismanagement, And Corruption In Letters, Schumer Demands Inspectors General Protect Those Who Make Disclosures To Congress Or IGs Schumer To Inspectors General: Fight For Those Who Come Forward To Tell The Truth Washington,...

Washington, D.C.— Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today released the following statement in response to the White House firing of Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman:“As usual, the White House runs away from the truth. Lt. Col. Vindman lived up to his oath to protect and defend our Constitution....

Washington D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) delivered a floor speech ahead of the Senate vote on two articles of impeachment of President Donald J. Trump. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery: The Articles of Impeachment before us charge President Donald...

Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer briefly spoke today on the Senate floor regarding President Trump’s State of the Union address. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: This morning I’d like to briefly respond to...

Washington, D.C.— Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today released the following statement in response to President Trump’s State of the Union Address: "The president's speech tonight was much more like a Trump rally than a speech a true leader would give. It was demagogic,...

Washington, D.C. – Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer today delivered the Democratic response to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union.  Below is a full transcript of her remarks:Governor Whitmer.  Good evening.  I’m honored to be here and grateful you’re tuning in. ...

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Veronica Escobar of Texas, today delivered the Democratic Spanish language response to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union.  Below is a full transcript of her remarks:  Veronica Escobar.  Good evening.  I’m Congresswoman Veronica Escobar and I’m proud to...

Washington, D.C. – Hoy, Congresista de Texas Veronica Escobar, dio la respuesta demócrata en español al discurso del Presidente Donald Trump del Estado de la Unión.  A continuación la trascripción completa de su discurso: Congresista Escobar.  Buenas noches.  Soy la congresista...