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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 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 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 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...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on his opposition to confirming Bryan Bedford as the Administrator of the FAA, due to his callous disregard for safety protocols like the 1,500-hour rule. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to condemn the immediate and devastating consequences of Donald Trump and Senate Republicans’ “Big, Ugly Bill,” highlighting new reports of rural hospital closures and warning that the bill’s deep...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor calling on the Trump administration to refill critical positions after President Trump’s plan to drastically reduce the VA workforce forced tens of thousands of highly-skilled workers to leave their...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the nomination of Bryan Bedford to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and his unwillingness to commit to supporting the 1,500 hour rule. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to condemn the Republicans’ rescissions package, warning that it would undermine bipartisanship, devastate critical programs, and betray commitments made to the American people. Below are Senator...