On Sunday’s edition of State of the Union, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer accused President Donald Trump of fostering a danger to democratic norms by urging the Department of Justice to bring legal actions against political opponents such as New York Attorney General Letitia James. Schumer said these demands threaten the DOJ’s role as a neutral civil service and argued that turning it into an arm of political retribution is the “path to a dictatorship.”
On CNN’s “State of the Union,” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said President Donald Trump is refusing to negotiate, making a government shutdown all but certain and laying responsibility firmly at his feet. Schumer argued that the Republican bill being advanced lacks any input from Democrats and is entirely partisan, claiming that Trump's leadership has blocked the kind of negotiation that used to avert shutdowns in past administrations.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has appointed Jack Schlossberg, the only grandson of former President John F. Kennedy, to the America 250 Commission, which will oversee celebrations for the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026. Schumer announced the appointment Wednesday, calling Schlossberg “the right choice” to help ensure the milestone honors “our nation and our values.”
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer declined to specify when he became aware of President Joe Biden's declining health, despite recent disclosures from a forthcoming book detailing efforts to conceal Biden's condition.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) criticized President Donald Trump’s low approval ratings during a press conference marking Trump's first 100 days in office.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) refused to dismiss the possibility of a President Donald Trump impeachment if Democrats regain control of Congress, during...