Senate Democrats stick with Chuck Schumer, who pledges to "secure bipartisan solutions" when able
3 months, 4 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 posted on social media. "As I have long said, our preference is to secure bipartisan solutions wherever possible and look for ways to collaborate with our Republican colleagues to help working families," he continued. Also retaining his leadership position is Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., who currently chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee and will continue to serve as the Democratic whip, the second highest position in the caucus, HuffPost reported.

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Sen. Bennet on Dem leaders: 'It's important for people to know when it's time to go'
1 week, 5 days ago

Sen. Bennet on Dem leaders: 'It's important for people to know when it's time to go'

NPR  

Sen. Bennet on Dem leaders: 'It's important for people to know when it's time to go' toggle caption Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images GOLDEN, Colo. — Colorado Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet stopped short Wednesday of calling on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to step down from leadership, but came pretty darn close. "I do think on the leadership question, it's …

'Delusional' Schumer spirals in 'devastating' new interview as leadership crisis deepens
1 week, 5 days ago

'Delusional' Schumer spirals in 'devastating' new interview as leadership crisis deepens

Raw Story  

Senate Democratic Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, in an attempt to cauterize the self-inflicted wound from his decision to help Republicans pass their “CR,” continuing resolution, last week—a move backed by President Donald Trump—may have only deepened what some rank-and-file Democrats see as a crisis of leadership. In what some are calling a “devastating” interview Tuesday evening with MSNBC’s Chris Hayes, …

Chuck Schumer Says He Won't Step Aside As Democratic Leader
1 week, 6 days ago

Chuck Schumer Says He Won't Step Aside As Democratic Leader

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer rejected calls for him to step aside as top Democrat in the Senate over his handling of a government funding bill last week. “I should be the leader,” he said in a Tuesday interview on ABC’s “The View.” “One of the things I am known to be very good at is I …

A politically wounded Schumer seeks to reassure his skeptics
2 weeks ago

A politically wounded Schumer seeks to reassure his skeptics

CNN  

CNN — Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer says he isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. “I should be the leader,” he said defiantly during a morning appearance on “The View.” Even as the New Yorker draws the wrath of his party for clearing a path for President Donald Trump’s government funding bill last week, he’s doesn’t yet appear to face any …

'It's not Chuck Schumer's seat!' Dem House member goes off on Senate leader for caving
2 weeks, 2 days ago

'It's not Chuck Schumer's seat!' Dem House member goes off on Senate leader for caving

Raw Story  

During an appearance on. MSNBC on Saturday morning, an admittedly "angry" Rep. Becca Balint urged her Democratic colleagues in the Senate to reconsider if they want Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to remain in his leadership position. Speaking with a sympathetic Katie Phang, the Vermont Democrat also spoke to New York Democrats and pointed out that the 74-year Schumer is not …

Inside and outside the Senate, Democrats begin to lose faith in Schumer
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Inside and outside the Senate, Democrats begin to lose faith in Schumer

CNN  

CNN — Democrats have long found the flip phone Chuck Schumer still insists on using as an endearing quirk that illustrates how committed he is to his way of talking to all sorts of allies, all the time. “If he doesn’t lose it between now and then, he won’t be leader in two years,” said another Democratic senator, who added, …

‘Uniting anger’: Democrats fume over Schumer’s handling of funding fight
2 weeks, 4 days ago

‘Uniting anger’: Democrats fume over Schumer’s handling of funding fight

Politico  

“He’s done a great deal of damage to the party,” said Ezra Levin, co-founder of the liberal group Indivisible, which has scheduled an emergency call Saturday with its New York chapter and other local leaders to “seriously consider if the current leadership is equipped to handle the moment we’re in.” In a remarkable sign of how deep the intraparty frustration …

'Help steady the ship': Charles Schumer undercuts angry Dems' vow to obstruct GOP
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Help steady the ship': Charles Schumer undercuts angry Dems' vow to obstruct GOP

Raw Story  

Sen. Andy Kim implied Sunday that he would be open to shutting down the government to block the GOP's budget demands — joining others eager to thwart the GOP by refusing to work with them. Their Senate leader Chuck Schumer, however, undercut that on Monday when he indicated Democrats would use their votes to help "steady the ship." “In a …

Schumer suggests Senate Democrats will collaborate with Republicans to avoid government shutdown
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Schumer suggests Senate Democrats will collaborate with Republicans to avoid government shutdown

Salon  

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Monday "Democrats stand ready" to help avoid a government shutdown next month, writing in a letter to colleagues that his caucus "will use our votes to help steady the ship." Last week House Speaker Mike Johnson said he was "trying to get a top-line number" for such a resolution but complained that Democrats had …

New Majority Leader Thune kicks off Senate session with pledge to preserve filibuster
2 months, 4 weeks ago

New Majority Leader Thune kicks off Senate session with pledge to preserve filibuster

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — New Senate Majority Leader John Thune is kicking off the new session with a promise to preserve the filibuster, saying in his first floor speech as leader that his priority will be to “ensure the Senate stays the Senate.” Thune, R-S.D., and Senate Republicans are taking power on Friday a little more than two weeks before Donald Trump …

Senate approves 235th judge of Biden’s term, beating Trump’s tally
3 months, 1 week ago

Senate approves 235th judge of Biden’s term, beating Trump’s tally

LA Times  

Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and members of the Senate Judiciary Committee mark the confirmation of 235 federal judges nominated by President Biden. President Biden secured the 235th judicial confirmation of his presidency this month, an accomplishment that exceeds his predecessor’s total by one after Democrats put extra emphasis on the federal courts following Donald Trump’s far-reaching first term, …

Democrats stick with Schumer as leader. Their strategy for countering Trump is far less certain
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Democrats stick with Schumer as leader. Their strategy for countering Trump is far less certain

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats reelected Chuck Schumer as party leader on Tuesday as the party moves into a deeply uncertain time, with no real consensus on a strategy as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office. While some have been more aggressive — Washington Sen. Patty Murray, a former chairwoman of the Senate Health, Labor, Education and Pensions Committee, said …

Chuck Schumer Reelected Senate Democratic Leader For The Fifth Time
3 months, 4 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 …

Dems worry whether top Senate member has 'fire' to fight Trump: report
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Dems worry whether top Senate member has 'fire' to fight Trump: report

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump’s hope for smooth confirmation processes for judges and appointments in his new administration will come under fire by Senate Democrats who are “plotting extraordinary measures” to stop his agenda, but some are quietly expressing concerns that a top Democrat isn’t up for the job. According to new reporting in Axios, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and other …

'Petty politics': Republicans melt down over Democratic leader's disruptive move
4 months, 3 weeks 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?
4 months, 3 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
7 months, 4 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 …

House Republicans spend caucus meeting strategizing how to bring down Kamala Harris
8 months, 1 week ago

House Republicans spend caucus meeting strategizing how to bring down Kamala Harris

Raw Story  

House Republicans held a caucus meeting on Tuesday in which they discussed plans to bring down Vice President Kamala Harris now that she is the likely Democratic nominee for president in 2024. During the 2016 election, Republicans held congressional hearings attacking former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for the Benghazi Embassy attack and her use of a private email server …

Schumer and Jeffries, the top two Democrats in Congress, endorse Harris at Tuesday news conference
8 months, 1 week 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 …

Shifting ground? DNC delays Biden nomination first step
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Shifting ground? DNC delays Biden nomination first step

Raw Story  

The Democratic National Committee, after pressure by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, will delay by a week the first step to nominate President Joe Biden for re-election. Reports the New York Times, the DNC is delaying "plans to nominate President Biden for re-election in a virtual roll call as the party’s voters and many of its top officials continue to …

Rep. Katie Porter seeking Feinstein’s Senate seat in 2024
2 years, 2 months ago

Rep. Katie Porter seeking Feinstein’s Senate seat in 2024

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Democratic Rep. Katie Porter of California said Tuesday she will seek the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a fellow Democrat and the oldest member of the chamber. “That’s exactly why I’m announcing my candidacy for the United States Senate in 2024.” Porter is a progressive Democrat who was first elected to Congress in 2018 …

Schumer reelected Senate leader after Dems expand majority
2 years, 3 months ago

Schumer reelected Senate leader after Dems expand majority

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Sen. Chuck Schumer was unanimously elected Thursday for another term as Senate Democratic leader, helming a bolstered 51-seat majority for a new era of divided government in Congress but intent on “getting things done” for the country. Schumer’s reelection puts two New Yorkers at the top of the Democratic leadership in Congress, alongside Rep. Hakeem Jefferies, the incoming …

Senate won for Democrats, ‘It’s the year of Chuck Schumer’
2 years, 4 months 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, 4 months 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 …

Schumer insists Democrats have path to keep Senate majority
2 years, 4 months ago

Schumer insists Democrats have path to keep Senate majority

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer predicted Thursday that Democrats will hold the U.S. Senate, propelled by strong voter turnout to buck a wave of Republican enthusiasm for gaining control of Congress in the midterm elections. “I believe Democrats will hold the Senate and maybe even pick up seats.” Campaigning in his home state of New York, Schumer’s upbeat …

Democrats plan a procedural maneuver to open Senate debate on voting rights bills
3 years, 2 months ago

Democrats plan a procedural maneuver to open Senate debate on voting rights bills

NPR  

Democrats plan a procedural maneuver to open Senate debate on voting rights bills Enlarge this image toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images Drew Angerer/Getty Images Past attempts to advance voting rights legislation to the floor of the Senate have failed, but Senate Democrats believe they have found a way past a procedural hurdle to at least start debate on voting rights …

Senate nears OK of Dems' $3.5T budget, despite GOP attacks
3 years, 7 months ago

Senate nears OK of Dems' $3.5T budget, despite GOP attacks

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Budget resolution passage is critical because in the 50-50 Senate, it would let Democrats …

Senate confirms Biden 1st Cabinet pick as Democrats control
4 years, 2 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
4 years, 2 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 …

Democrats officially take control of the US Senate
4 years, 2 months ago

Democrats officially take control of the US Senate

Live Mint  

Democrats officially control the U.S. Senate, with the swearing in of three new Democratic senators, but negotiations with Republicans have yet to yield a deal on power sharing. The broadly bipartisan vote made Ms. Haines the first woman to serve as director of national intelligence and delivered the newly inaugurated president his first Senate-confirmed Cabinet secretary. In his first speech …

Democratic Party takes majority control of US Senate
4 years, 2 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 …

Democrats take control of US Senate
4 years, 2 months ago

Democrats take control of US Senate

India TV News  

The Democratic Party has captured control of the Senate after winning the two seats up for grabs in runoff elections in the key state of Georgia, giving President-elect Joe Biden a majority in both houses of the US Congress and delivering a setback to President Donald Trump in his last days in office. However, Kamala Harris, who would be sworn …

Dianne Feinstein Won't Seek Senate Judiciary Leadership After Backlash
4 years, 4 months ago

Dianne Feinstein Won't Seek Senate Judiciary Leadership After Backlash

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Sen. Dianne Feinstein said Monday that she will not seek a leadership position in any of the chamber’s committees next year, including the coveted Senate Judiciary Committee where she currently serves as the ranking Democrat. I thought it was a very poor set of hearings.” Senate Judiciary Committee ranking member Sen. Dianne Feinstein speaks during an Oct. …

Reid Thinks Biden Should End Senate Filibuster After 3 Weeks
4 years, 5 months ago

Reid Thinks Biden Should End Senate Filibuster After 3 Weeks

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Former Senate leader Harry Reid says if Democrats win the presidency and the Senate, Joe Biden should take “no more than three weeks” to test bipartisanship before ending the filibuster so Democrats can overcome what they call Republican obstruction and pass bills. “But the time’s going to come when he’s going to have to move …

Trump predicts AOC will challenge Senator Chuck Schumer - and win
4 years, 7 months ago

Trump predicts AOC will challenge Senator Chuck Schumer - and win

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump made a bold prediction about Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's …

Chairwoman of Congressional Black Caucus endorses Joe Biden
5 years ago

Chairwoman of Congressional Black Caucus endorses Joe Biden

Associated Press  

The chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus has endorsed Joe Biden for president, an influential nod of support that could bolster his 2020 Democratic campaign. “I think him having a long-standing history of working with African American communities, most notably in his own state but around the country, was qualitatively different from the other candidates.” Biden’s progressive rival, Sen. Bernie …

Chuck Schumer Calls On New York’s Breakaway Democrats To Rejoin Mainstream Party Caucus
7 years, 4 months ago

Chuck Schumer Calls On New York’s Breakaway Democrats To Rejoin Mainstream Party Caucus

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called on a group of breakaway Democrats in the New York Senate to caucus with the Democratic Party, enabling the party to control the legislative chamber. U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urged a group of breakaway New York Democrats to return to the party fold. “Even though he is one …

Liberals To Senate Democrats: (Don't) Do Your Jobs
8 years, 2 months ago

Liberals To Senate Democrats: (Don't) Do Your Jobs

NPR  

Liberals To Senate Democrats: Do Your Jobs Enlarge this image toggle caption Claire Harbage/NPR Claire Harbage/NPR When House and Senate Democrats held a rally Monday night to oppose President Trump's executive order on refugees and immigrants, the crowd wasn't all on their side. Politics Dem Senators Face Loud Demands From Base To Block Trump's Cabinet Dem Senators Face Loud Demands …

Democrat Kamala Harris will soon join a Republican-controlled Senate. Here’s where she sees common ground
8 years, 4 months ago

Democrat Kamala Harris will soon join a Republican-controlled Senate. Here’s where she sees common ground

LA Times  

Senator-elect Kamala Harris, center, speaks with Long Beack Mayor Robert Garcia, left, and Angelica Salas of the Coalition for Humane Immigration Rights of Los Angeles during a meeting with immigrant families and activists on Nov. 10. Newly elected U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris said she’s already been in contact with her West Coast colleagues about banding together to implement Democratic priorities …

Wasserman Schultz Expected To Be DNC Chair; Tim Kaine To Run For Senate
13 years, 11 months ago

Wasserman Schultz Expected To Be DNC Chair; Tim Kaine To Run For Senate

NPR  

Wasserman Schultz Expected To Be DNC Chair; Tim Kaine To Run For Senate Enlarge this image toggle caption Alan Diaz/AP Alan Diaz/AP Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz is expected to be named the next chair of the Democratic National Committee, NPR has learned. Wasserman Schultz would succeed Tim Kaine, a former Virginia governor, who has announced he will run for a …

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