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Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on Donald Trump’s Joint Address to Congress, condemning his reckless rhetoric and falsehoods, while emphasizing that Senate Democrats and Americans of all parties will continue to organize against...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) released the following statement on the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act after Donald Trump attacked the important legislation in his Joint Address to Congress: “The CHIPS and Science Act passed with major bipartisan support in both...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today released the following statement after President Trump delivered his Joint Address to Congress, emphasizing the harm that Trump’s cruel agenda has already caused to the American people: “Tonight, President Trump rattled off...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress, denouncing Trump’s agenda which has prioritized tax breaks for the wealthy at the expense of American families, slashing vital government programs,...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor about President Trump’s broken campaign promises on the economy, and how, instead of delivering lower costs, hardworking Americans have witnessed skyrocketing prices and the erosion of essential...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to announce his guests to President Trump’s Joint Address: five New Yorkers who exemplify the human cost of President Trump’s cruel agenda, including fired veterans and Medicaid recipients, and the...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on President Trump’s upcoming Joint Address to Congress, decrying Trump’s agenda which has thus far included tax breaks for the rich at the expense of working Americans, slashes to essential government...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s efforts to gut and slash Social Security, which would harm millions of Americans across the country. 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 to announce his guests to President Trump’s Joint Address: five New Yorkers who exemplify the human cost of President Trump’s cruel agenda, including fired veterans and Medicaid recipients, and the...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the dangers posed by Linda McMahon, ahead of her confirmation vote to lead the Department of Education. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: I am very proud that every...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today announced that he will bring the parents of two New Yorkers who were tragically murdered on October 7th as his guests to the Joint Address. Leader Schumer continues to advocate for the safe return of all the hostages, including...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today announced five New Yorkers as his guests for President Trump’s Joint Address. His guests showcase the human cost of President Trump’s cruel agenda, highlighting the devastating federal workforce reduction, necessity of Medicaid,...

Americans Who Depend On Social Security Could Be In Trouble With At Least 7,000 Staff Being Fired – And It Could Get Worse; Across The Country, Local Social Security Offices Field Many Calls & Cases—Now Some Offices Could Shutter   Schumer Says If Americans Cannot Get The Social Security...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on Congressional Republicans’ budget plans to grant billionaires unnecessary tax cuts at the expense of programs crucial to American families, such as Medicaid. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor ahead of vote on a Republican resolution that would eliminate safeguards put in place through the Inflation Reduction Act to reduce methane waste emissions so that Republicans can bow down to Big Oil and...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on DOGE cutting programs that are vital to everyday Americans and throwing the VA system into chaos. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: When Donald Trump and DOGE began...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor ahead of the vote to advance Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education, emphasizing that her loyalty to President Trump and his plan to eliminate the Department of Education entirely will lead to massive...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to condemn Republicans’ so-called "energy emergency" as a power grab benefiting Big Oil, warning that excluding clean energy could lead to higher electricity bills and job losses. Below are Senator...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to condemn the actions of DOGE and Donald Trump, who have wreaked havoc on average Americans through the destruction of vital government programs. 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 on Senate Republicans prioritizing the profits of Big Oil and Gas companies at the expense of the environment and the health of the American people by working to overturn a law Democrats passed to...