Democratic Party takes majority control of US Senate
3 years, 11 months ago

Democratic Party takes majority control of US Senate

Al Jazeera  

New majority leader Schumer promises to address the pandemic, economic recession, racial injustice and climate change. The Democratic Party took control of the United States Senate on Wednesday for the first time in six years after Kamala Harris was inaugurated vice president and two new Democratic senators from Georgia were sworn in. Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer became the Senate Majority Leader replacing Republican Mitch McConnell, which means that Schumer and his Democratic colleagues now have the power to set the Senate’s legislative agenda. “As the majority changes in the Senate, the Senate will do business differently,” Schumer said in his first remarks to the Senate as majority leader. “The Senate will tackle the perils of the moment,” Schumer said, listing the pandemic, economic recession, racial inequality, and climate change as Democrat’s top agenda items.

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Chuck Schumer Reelected Senate Democratic Leader For The Fifth Time
3 weeks ago

Chuck Schumer Reelected Senate Democratic Leader For The Fifth Time

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Sen. Chuck Schumer on Tuesday was unanimously reelected as the Senate Democratic leader for the fifth consecutive time. “Our caucus has led the way in passing historic legislation that has improved the lives of millions of Americans and we remain laser focused on addressing the most pressing challenges facing our country.” Senate Democrats also unanimously …

Senate Democrats stick with Chuck Schumer, who pledges to "secure bipartisan solutions" when able
3 weeks ago

Senate Democrats stick with Chuck Schumer, who pledges to "secure bipartisan solutions" when able

Salon  

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer was unanimously chosen to lead his fellow Democrats in the next Congress, his colleagues electing him as head of their caucus for the fifth time since 2016. "I am honored and humbled to be chosen by my colleagues to continue leading Senate Democrats during this crucial period for our country," Schumer said in a statement …

'Petty politics': Republicans melt down over Democratic leader's disruptive move
1 month, 1 week ago

'Petty politics': Republicans melt down over Democratic leader's disruptive move

Raw Story  

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is causing Republicans to lash out with his latest move to disrupt the upcoming Senate orientation. Senator Marsha Blackburn also chimed in: "Senator Schumer is playing petty politics by moving to block Senator-elect Dave McCormick from orientation. It’s up to the VOTERS Pennsylvanians elected Republican Dave McCormick we should see him at senate orientation …

US Election Results 2024: Republicans regain Senate control — who will succeed Chuck Schumer as leader?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US Election Results 2024: Republicans regain Senate control — who will succeed Chuck Schumer as leader?

Live Mint  

After a four-year gap, Republicans have regained control of the US Senate, setting the stage for a significant leadership shakeup as Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer prepares for a likely transition to minority leader. The GOP's strong showing in key Senate races has shifted the balance of power and raised pressing questions about who will step into the Senate majority leader …

Schumer predicts Democrats will keep control of the Senate now that Harris is atop the party ticket
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Schumer predicts Democrats will keep control of the Senate now that Harris is atop the party ticket

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is predicting that Democrats will keep control of the Senate in the November election and he feels “exhilarated and gratified” by the surge of enthusiasm with Vice President Kamala Harris atop the party’s ticket. Schumer, who played a pivotal role in talking privately with President Joe Biden before the incumbent’s decision to end …

Schumer and Jeffries, the top two Democrats in Congress, endorse Harris at Tuesday news conference
5 months ago

Schumer and Jeffries, the top two Democrats in Congress, endorse Harris at Tuesday news conference

CNN  

CNN — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination for president during a news conference in Washington on Tuesday. “Now that the process has played out from the grassroots, bottom up, we are here today to throw our support behind Vice President Kamala Harris.” Jeffries echoed Schumer’s …

Senate won for Democrats, ‘It’s the year of Chuck Schumer’
2 years, 1 month ago

Senate won for Democrats, ‘It’s the year of Chuck Schumer’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer was eating Peking duck at a Chinese restaurant with family and friends on Manhattan’s West side on Saturday evening when an aide called with urgent news: Democrats would win Nevada’s Senate seat and keep their majority. “Get things done, and focus on those things, and don’t get diverted.” Lastly, he said, voters rejected …

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer reelected in New York
2 years, 1 month ago

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer reelected in New York

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer was elected to a fifth term Tuesday, easily defeating a Republican political commentator, but will have to wait to learn whether he’ll be able to keep his title as Senate majority leader. Kathy Hochul, awaiting news on her own campaign results, Schumer promised the crowd, “I will keep this fight up for as …

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris assume office in a smooth transition of power in the United States
3 years, 10 months ago

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris assume office in a smooth transition of power in the United States

The Hindu  

The swearing-in of Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. as the 46th President of the United States took place on January 20 under the tightest security blanket the nation’s capital has ever witnessed. “I am especially proud of being the first President in decades who has not started a new war,” Trump boasted. Trump claimed “to be horrified” by the assault on …

Senate confirms Biden 1st Cabinet pick as Democrats control
3 years, 11 months ago

Senate confirms Biden 1st Cabinet pick as Democrats control

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Three new senators were sworn into office after President Joe Biden’s inauguration, securing the majority for Democrats in the Senate and across a unified government to tackle the new president’s agenda at a time of unprecedented national challenges. In a first vote, the Senate confirmed Biden’s nominee for director of national intelligence, Avril Haines late Wednesday, overcoming Republican …

Senate confirms Biden 1st Cabinet pick as Democrats control
3 years, 11 months ago

Senate confirms Biden 1st Cabinet pick as Democrats control

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Three new senators were sworn into office after President Joe Biden’s inauguration, securing the majority for Democrats in the Senate and across a unified government to tackle the new president’s agenda at a time of unprecedented national challenges. “That’s what they sent us here to do.” Taken together, their arrival gives Democrats for the first time in a …

Vice President-elect Harris to resign her Senate seat Monday
3 years, 11 months ago

Vice President-elect Harris to resign her Senate seat Monday

Associated Press  

— Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will resign her Senate seat on Monday, two days before she and President-elect Joe Biden are inaugurated. Gavin Newsom was aware of her decision, clearing the way for him to appoint fellow Democrat Alex Padilla, now California’s secretary of state, to serve the final two years of Harris’ term. It was an exposure of the …

Democrats take control of US Senate after Ossoff, Warnock win
3 years, 11 months ago

Democrats take control of US Senate after Ossoff, Warnock win

Al Jazeera  

Democratic candidates Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff have won runoff races in the southern state of Georgia, The Associated Press news agency has projected. “Republicans lost the primary check they could hope to have on Biden in the most productive part of this presidency,” said Liam Donovan, a Republican strategist and former adviser on Senate campaigns. In a news conference …

McConnell, Schumer to lead, but Senate majority uncertain
4 years, 1 month ago

McConnell, Schumer to lead, but Senate majority uncertain

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Senators chose party leaders Tuesday with few changes at the top, but it’s unclear who will be the majority leader in the new Congress with no party having secured control of the Senate until a January runoff election in Georgia. Even if Republicans secure the final two races where ballots are still being counted in North Carolina and …

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