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Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) released the following statement after House Republicans released their partisan spending bill which fails to meet the needs of the American people: “The House Republican-only spending...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor slamming Trump and Republican lawmakers for refusing to negotiate with Democrats on a bipartisan government funding measure that will help lower costs and protect Americans’ healthcare, instead pushing...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor outlining Republicans’ refusal to engage in bipartisan negotiations to keep the government open and address critical issues like healthcare and the rising cost of living. Below are Senator Schumer’s...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to denounce the nomination of Trump loyalist Stephen Miran to the Federal Reserve Board ahead of the vote on his confirmation, citing Miran’s history of terrible economic policies that have unnecessarily...

[Video] President Trump: Hello, everybody. It's nice to have you here. We have some big things to announce. Today, at the request of governor Bill Lee of Tennessee who's standing with us, as you know, I'm signing a presidential memorandum to establish the Memphis Safe Task Force. And it's very...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) released the following statement on World Sepsis Day: “Today on World Sepsis Day – and everyday – I am pushing for legislation that would alleviate the pain and tragedy that has befallen too many Americans because of a lack of public...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to honor those who lost their lives and those who displayed heroic acts of selflessness in the horrific terror attack that took place on September 11, 2001. Leader Schumer advocated for the victims of...

[Video] President Trump: Thank you. Thank you very much, everybody. Thank you very much. Before we begin, let me express the horror and grief so many Americans at the heinous assassination of Charlie Kirk have felt. Charlie was a giant of his generation, a champion of liberty and an inspiration to...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor following Republicans’ decision to choose the “nuclear option” on nominations, warning that the move only weakens the Senate’s authority and paves the way for President Trump’s unqualified nominees to be...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on rising inflation caused by Donald Trump’s tariffs, and announcing Senate Democrats will force action on legislation to stop the tariffs. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the need for Republican Leadership to engage in good faith, bipartisan talks with Democratic leaders to avoid a government shutdown. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor calling for an end to political violence and honoring the victims in yesterday’s shootings in Utah and Colorado. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: I was shocked and...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor urging Senate Republicans to support his amendment which would force the Attorney General to disclose the Jeffrey Epstein files, emphasizing that Republicans must decide whether they will provide...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on Donald Trump’s foreign policy chaos on the world stage, including his lack of support for Ukraine due to his inability to stand up to Vladimir Putin, which endangers the US and peace around the world....

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to urge Republicans against careening into a GOP shutdown, blasting Donald Trump and his allies for inflicting ‘carnage’ on America’s healthcare system, blocking critical funding, and refusing to engage...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on Donald Trump’s tariffs and chaotic economic policies, which are raising the cost of living across the country. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Yesterday, the...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on Republicans’ ridiculous and partisan decision to change the Senate rules for nominees so that Donald Trump can confirm his unqualified loyalists. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to condemn President Donald Trump’s repeated lies to the American people about the Epstein files, the economy, and the impact of legislation and to urge Trump to release the Epstein files. Below are...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the failed economic policies of Donald Trump’s so-called “Golden Age”: destructive tariffs, higher costs, more expensive health insurance, and rising unemployment. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks,...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on Republicans having less than 20 days to work with Democrats and come to a bipartisan agreement to avert a government shutdown. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: In...