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Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer spoke today on the Senate floor regarding the bipartisan consensus that yesterday’s Trump administration briefing on Iran was insufficient and called for a new and complete briefing. He also spoke in support of the Kaine and Sanders War...

Senator Schumer And Congresswoman Velázquez Say That The Emergency Declaration Issued On January 7 Is Welcome, But Merely A Small, First Step, As The Destruction In Impacted Parts Of Puerto Rico Demands A Comprehensive Federal Response Senator Schumer And Congresswoman Velázquez State...

Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today on the Senate floor called for a fair and honest Senate impeachment trial with key witnesses and documents, stressing that Senate Democrats will force votes on key witnesses and documents. Below are Senator Schumer’s...

Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the Trump administration’s reckless foreign policy. He also called on the Trump administration to detail the deployment of U.S. troops to the Middle East through regular congressional...

In New Letter To Sec. Of Defense Esper And Army General Milley, Senate Dems. Request Regular Congressional Briefings And Documents Detailing Deployment Of U.S. Troops To Middle East Following Recent Airstrike, And Make Clear That Deliberate Targeting Of Iranian Cultural Sites Is...

Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke at a press conference about the need for a fair Senate impeachment trial including key witnesses and documents,  which can also be viewed here: The question looms: will senators stand up for a fair trial – a fair...

Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the Trump administration’s reckless foreign policy and key questions they must answer in the aftermath of the strike on Iranian General Soleimani. Below are Senator Schumer’s...

Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor calling for a fair and honest Senate impeachment trial with key witnesses and documents. He also stressed that Senate Democrats will force votes on the appearance of witnesses. Below are Senator...

Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the need for Congress to serve as a check on the presidency by allowing for debate on a War Powers Resolution and calling on the Trump administration to immediately declassify the White House notification to...

Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the need for a fair trial with key witnesses and documents after former National Security Advisor John Bolton issued a statement saying he would testify in the Senate impeachment trial, if he is subpoenaed, which...

Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today released the following statement after former National Security Advisor John Bolton issued a statement saying he would testify in the Senate impeachment trial, if he is subpoenaed: “Momentum for uncovering the truth in a Senate trial...

Sens. Schumer And Menendez Say Decisions On Important National Security Matters Must Be Shared With The American People Senators Say No Legitimate Justification For Classifying Entire War Powers Act Notification To Congress Schumer And Menendez To President Trump: Immediately Declassify War Powers...

Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today on the Senate floor called for a fair and honest impeachment trial of President Trump including witnesses and documents. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:The Senate begins this new session of Congress preparing...

Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the airstrike in Iraq against Major General Qassem Soleimani. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:Last night, the United States conducted a military operation designed to kill...

“In both previous impeachment trials, the Senate had witnesses testify,” said Senator Van Hollen (D-MD). “In the upcoming trial of President Trump, Democrats have proposed that the Senate hear from four witnesses with knowledge of President Trump’s actions. We are also asking the Senate to request...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today released the following statement after a report revealed new evidence that further exposes the details of President Trump’s decision to withhold military aid to Ukraine:“The newly-revealed unredacted emails are a devastating blow to...

In 2019, Tweets by senatemajldr McConnell could have brought up legislation to:? Lower health care costs ? Protect pensions ? Address gun violenceInstead, he spent the year blocking over 300 pieces of legislation that could have helped American families. pic.twitter.com/4sIQEpeQrP — Senate Democrats...

New York, New York – U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today at a press conference in New York City on a separate topic called for a fair Senate trial and for the requested witnesses and documents following The New York Times story showing top Trump administration officials have...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Charles Schumer, after a phone briefing by the FBI, released the following statement regarding the horrific attack against the Jewish community in Monsey, New York. Senator Schumer also spoke to New Square Mayor Izzy Spitzer and Rabbi Rottenberg, offering prayers and...

New York, NY – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today spoke at a press conference in New York City calling for a specific set of documents and witnesses necessary to ensure a fair Senate impeachment trial.  Below is a rough transcript of Senator Schumer’s remarks:Now, more than a...