Nov 14 McConnell, Schumer re-elected as Senate party leaders By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Senators chose Majority Leader Mitch McConnell for another term leading Republicans and Chuck Schumer for Democrats in closed-door party elections Wednesday lacking the high drama underway on the House side in the midterm election fallout. Continue reading
Nov 12 Democrats seek ways to protect Robert Mueller probe from acting AG By Hope Yen, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Stepping up Democratic efforts to shield the Russia investigation, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said he would seek to tie a measure protecting special counsel Robert Mueller to must-pass legislation if the new acting attorney general does not recuse himself… Continue reading
Oct 05 WATCH: Schumer blasts Republicans for ‘scorched earth tactics’ By Associated Press Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says Republicans have only themselves to blame for the hurdles in Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court. Schumer said Friday, "They have a flawed nominee."… Continue reading
Aug 27 Under pressure, White House re-lowers flag for McCain By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press Trump's proclamation came just hours after the White House flag had been returned to full-staff, drawing complaints from right and left. Continue reading
Aug 21 Sen. Susan Collins, potential swing vote, to meet with Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, a centrist who's seen as a potential swing vote on Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation, supports abortion rights and has vowed to oppose any nominee who has "demonstrated hostility" to Roe v. Wade. Continue reading
Aug 20 Pressure builds on Chuck Schumer before Kavanaugh meeting By Alan Fram, Associated Press For weeks, Democratic leaders and liberal organizations have been discussing how to derail President Donald Trump's Supreme Court pick, conservative appellate judge Brett Kavanaugh. Up to now, participants say the strategy sessions have been cordial. Yet with Senate Judiciary Committee… Continue reading
Jul 13 Democrats call on Trump to cancel Putin summit By Associated Press The top Democrat in the Senate is calling on President Donald Trump to cancel his coming meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin in the wake of new charges that 12 Russian intelligence officers hacked into Democratic email accounts during the 2016… Continue reading
Jun 26 Sen. Schumer, Rep. Pelosi discuss pre-existing conditions By Associated Press Democrats in the House and Senate are urging President Donald Trump to defend protections for pre-existing conditions under the Affordable Care Act. Continue reading
May 15 Senate Democrats urge Trump to rethink helping China’s ZTE By Associated Press Trump tweeted his support for ZTE this week, putting the president at odds with the Commerce Department, which imposed trade restrictions on the company amid allegations it violated U.S. sanctions. Continue reading
May 08 Congressional leaders split on Trump withdrawal from Iran deal By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Government officials from both party lines have expressed concern over President Trump's decision to withdraw from the Iran deal. Continue reading