Jan 28 With Senate split 50-50, here’s what Democrats can and can’t do By Candice Norwood Passing sweeping legislation won’t be easy. Continue reading
Jan 26 Schumer says Democrats must pass COVID-19 aid with or without GOP By Lisa Mascaro, Josh Boak, Associated Press He said Tuesday that Democrats are united in "bold action" even if it means using procedural tools to pass the legislation without Republicans. Continue reading
Jan 22 WATCH: Schumer gives impeachment timeline for Trump’s second trial By Associated Press Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced the schedule Friday evening after reaching an agreement with Republicans, who had pushed to delay the trial to give Trump a chance to organize his legal team and prepare a defense. Continue reading
Jan 22 Trump impeachment to go to Senate Monday, launching trial By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press “There will be a trial,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said in making the announcement Friday. "It will be a full trial, it will be a fair trial.”… Continue reading
Jan 19 McConnell pressures Democrats to keep Senate filibuster By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press McConnell has told Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer that retaining the legislative filibuster should be part of their negotiations. The chamber will be split 50-50 with a Democratic Vice President Harris, breaking ties. Continue reading
Jan 07 Schumer calls on Pence to invoke 25th Amendment By Associated Press Schumer said he and Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi called Pence Thursday, but that he would not take their call. Continue reading
Jan 07 Schumer urges Cabinet to remove Trump from office By Associated Press Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer is calling on President Donald Trump’s Cabinet to remove him from office following Wednesday’s violent assault on the Capitol by the president’s supporters. Continue reading
Jan 06 WATCH: Mob that stormed U.S. Capitol ‘cannot be called protesters,’ Schumer says By Associated Press Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer says President Donald Trump “bears a great deal of the blame” after a mob loyal to him stormed the U.S. Capitol. Continue reading
Dec 30 Watch 6:18 Why one Republican senator opposes higher stimulus payments Most Republican senators remain skeptical about raising direct payments to $2,000, which Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says has no realistic path to pass. One of the Republicans opposed to the increase is Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson. He joins Amna… Continue watching
Dec 28 Schumer expected to raise $2,000 stimulus checks before Senate By Candice Norwood and Associated Press Schumer said he would offer Trump’s proposal for $2,000 checks for a vote in Senate — putting Republicans on the spot. Continue reading