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Leader Schumer Floor Remarks Denouncing Donald Trump’s Radical And Inexperienced Judicial Nominees Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to denounce the judicial nominations of Joshua Divine and Cristian Stevens of Missouri, whose...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor following yet another dead-of-night vote by Senate Republicans to pass their rescissions package—one that guts critical funding for local TV and radio, slashes foreign aid that keeps Americans safe, and...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to condemn the Republican rescissions package as a “dark day for America.” Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks: This is a dark day for America, a dark day for rural Americans, a dark day for any American...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on his amendment to the Republican rescissions package that would stop Republican-led cuts to critical foreign aid programs that are essential to helping the United States outcompete the Chinese...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to denounce Senate Republicans’ decision to move forward with the rescissions package, at the behest of Donald Trump, despite the fact that it will eviscerate funding for global health and public...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to denounce the Republican rescissions package, warning that it is only one step in the playbook that Republicans will use to gut funding for healthcare, education, housing, and more—all to pay for tax...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to call out the Trump administration for its blatant failure to protect Americans from natural disaster in the wake of the tragedy in Texas and called on the GAO to investigate the cuts to FEMA and how...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to call out the Trump administration for authorizing a $200 million contract for Elon Musk’s company to deploy Grok in a national defense capacity, a mere days after the AI model spewed antisemitic...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on Republicans pushing to pass Donald Trump’s rescissions package that would gut local TV and radio stations, and decimate foreign aid.  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 rising inflation and economic instability thanks to Donald Trump’s tariff tax. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Americans woke up this morning to a troubling...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to highlight his serious concerns surrounding President Trump’s nominee for U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz—the same individual recently demoted from his role as National Security...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the Trump administration’s funding cuts to programs like FEMA and the National Weather Service, which have potentially affected rescue efforts in the wake of the tragedy in Texas, and could undermine...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to call attention to the immediate harm Americans are facing just two weeks after Republicans’ “Big, Ugly Bill” became law. 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 condemn Republicans’ continued obeisance to Donald Trump and to warn that the Republican-led rescissions package would devastate rural communities, weaken national security, and put partisan loyalty...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the upcoming confirmation vote for Whitney Hermandorfer to be Circuit Judge for the 6th Circuit, detailing her lack of experience and extreme loyalty to Donald Trump. Below are Senator Schumer’s...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the opening of America’s first-ever National Semiconductor Technology Center in Albany, New York, a transformative milestone for U.S. innovation, job creation, and leadership in advanced chip...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to call out Secretary Hegseth for his incompetent leadership at the Department of Defense, referencing his unilateral cancelation of weapons shipments to Ukraine, once again proving he is unqualified to...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the first judicial nomination of Donald Trump’s second term, Whitney Hermandorfer to serve on the 6th Circuit, noting her lack of qualifications and fealty to Donald Trump. Below are Senator Schumer’s...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to call on the Department of Homeland Security to reverse its decision to cut critical weather monitoring funding, warning that eliminating essential programs, like one in New York, amid increasingly...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on Donald Trump falling short of his trade deal promise to make 90 deals in 90 days, adding to his list of broken promises to the American people. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be...