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Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor ahead of Donald Trump’s address to the nation, noting the reality is that American families are being crushed by his failed economic agenda. 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 recent policy made by the Coast Guard to downgrade the swastika from its recognized list of hate symbols, further normalizing and empowering antisemitism. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks,...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor slamming Republicans and their choice to allow the ACA tax credits to expire, causing Americans’ premiums to skyrocket. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:   There is...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to condemn Donald Trump’s announcement of a “total and complete blockade” of oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela as part of a dangerous military escalation with no clear plan, no transparency, and...

Washington, D.C. – Today, at a media availability in the Capitol, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) called for the Trump administration to comply with the law passed with overwhelming bipartisan support and release the full, unedited Epstein files immediately. Below are Senator Schumer’s...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor slamming Republicans for their refusal to extend the ACA tax credits and allowing the American people to suffer as a result. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Because of...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the current state of the economy, which is suffering thanks to Donald Trump’s failed agenda. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: This morning, the American people got...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor demanding the Trump administration follow the law and release the full, unedited Epstein files immediately. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Twenty-seven days ago,...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor slamming the Trump administration’s policies that have driven up the cost of living and made everyday necessities, especially health care, more expensive as he commemorated the end of his annual 62...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the all-senators briefing tomorrow led by Secretaries Hegseth and Rubio regarding developments in the Caribbean and the September 2nd boat strikes, and the imminent need for all video of the strikes...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor following a deadly campus shooting at Brown University and an antisemitic terrorist attack targeting a Jewish celebration in Sydney, Australia. Leader Schumer called for all lawmakers to confront and...

New York, N.Y. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today delivered the following remarks after tragic attacks in Rhode Island and Australia. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks as prepared: As we light the menorah for the first night of Hanukkah this evening, the global Jewish community...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor calling out the Senate Republicans jamming through a package of 97 unqualified nominees and continuing to bend the knee to Donald Trump and approving any nominee he wants. Below are Senator Schumer’s...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor urging Republican senators to join Democrats in their final chance to pass a clean extension of ACA tax credits and prevent skyrocketing health care costs for millions of Americans. Below are Senator...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor, ahead of dueling health care votes, calling on Senate Republicans to join Democrats and pass a clean extension of ACA tax credits and protect tens of millions of American families who could face...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor, following yesterday’s Gang of Eight briefing, urging Secretary Hegseth to release the tapes of the September 2nd boat strike and give the American people the transparency they deserve. Below are Senator...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on Donald Trump’s so-called “affordability tour,” while the American people are suffering through economic instability and higher costs because of Donald Trump’s erratic economic agenda. Below are...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor calling on Senate Republicans to abandon their “hodgepodge of half-baked ideas” and join with Senate Democrats in their final chance to stop health care costs from skyrocketing for Americans before the...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor, ahead of the Gang of 8 briefing, calling for Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to release the tapes of the September 2nd boat strikes in the Caribbean and endorsed a provision in the NDAA stating that...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor urging Senate Republicans to join with Senate Democrats in their only chance to avoid devastating health care cost spikes for the American people before the end of the year and vote to extend the ACA...