Politics Jun 02 WATCH: Schumer says he met with Platner after report on explicit texts, 'we're going to beat' Collins By Maria Ramirez Uribe
Politics Jun 02 WATCH: Senate Democratic leaders address Bill Pulte for DNI, 'anti-weaponization fund' in news conference Democrats noted that Bill Pulte's major qualification appeared to be his enthusiasm for fulfilling Trump's requests. By Josh Boak, Associated Press
Politics May 21 WATCH: Democrats rally at Capitol against GOP's immigration enforcement funding bill Democrats tried to draw a sharp contrast by highlighting how the White House proposed including $1 billion for security for the White House complex and President Donald Trump’s ballroom. Republicans are abandoning that proposal. By Associated Press
Politics May 20 Democratic senators will test GOP unity with votes on Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund As Republicans move forward on immigration enforcement legislation, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer of New York said Democrats plan to force a vote on Trump’s proposed settlement fund. By Mary Clare Jalonick, Kevin Freking, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press
Politics Apr 02 Democrats sue to block Trump's executive order targeting mail ballots The lawsuit marks the second round of battles over the president's power to control elections. By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press
Mar 31 Schumer had a plan to win back the Senate, but some Democrats aren't on board By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Democrats are fighting over whether the party's traditional playbook still works in a country that elected Donald Trump for a second time — and whether leaders like Schumer should remain in charge. Continue reading
Mar 24 WATCH: Senate meets as lawmakers consider deal to fund Homeland Security By Lisa Mascaro, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press The potential breakthrough came after a group of Republican senators headed to the White House late Monday to meet with President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Mar 21 Fact-checking Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on the effects of the SAVE America Act By Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said the SAVE America Act would require in-person voter registration, “something only 5% of Americans do today." The act would require that, but the rate of in-person registrations is higher than Schumer said. Continue reading
Feb 26 WATCH: Schumer holds briefing after reports DOJ withheld Epstein files with Trump allegations By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The Justice Department said Wednesday that it was looking into whether it had improperly withheld documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files after several news organizations reported that some records involving uncorroborated accusations made by a woman against President Donald Trump… Continue reading
Feb 05 Democrats demand 'dramatic changes' for ICE on masks, cameras and judicial warrants By Mary Clare Jalonick, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press The negotiations come amid some bipartisan sentiment that Congress should step in to de-escalate tensions over the enforcement operations that have rocked Minnesota and other states. But finding real agreement in such a short time will be difficult. Continue reading