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Senate Democrats say they will vote to advance bill to detain migrants accused of crimes

WASHINGTON — Newly in the minority, Democrats say they will vote with Republicans to advance legislation that would require federal authorities to detain unauthorized immigrants who have been accused of certain crimes — one of President-elect Donald Trump’s priorities as he assumes office later this month. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer announced ahead of the vote on Thursday that he …

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5 days, 16 hours ago

Chuck Schumer denies his party ‘misled’ Americans about Biden’s decline

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 Chuck Schumer denied on Sunday that his party misled the …

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Chuck Schumer let Senate leave without confirming 10 key judge positions — so Trump will

Raw Story

Just a few weeks ago, panic spread through the progressive movement about Democrats in the U.S. Senate confirming as many judicial nominees as possible before Republicans take over the new Congress. King noted that lawmakers' empty promises ultimately led to 10 judicial nominees that will go unfilled, thanks to Sen. Chuck Schumer letting the Senate break. “I wish we could …

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Schumer reveals what he thinks could be Dems' 'strongest barrier' for Trump’s second term

Raw Story

Donald Trump’s sweeping electoral victory allowed him to consolidate power within his own party, but the Democratic resistance to the incoming president is starting to take shape and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer revealed a key strategy for how to handle the new administration. Schumer pushed an ambitious plan after President Joe Biden took office in 2020 to take advantage …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Shutdown saga exposes new fault lines for Speaker Johnson and tests his grip on the gavel

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — One of the most turbulent sessions of Congress in the modern era is about to make way for the next one. Johnson’s shaky grip on the gravel Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., right and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., left, are listen during a U.S. Capitol Hanukkah event with a ceremonial Menorah lighting to commemorate …

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3 weeks ago

The Latest: Schumer says Senate on course to pass bill before funding lapses at midnight

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With hours to go before a midnight government shutdown, the House approved a new plan from House Speaker Mike Johnson that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, but dropped President-elect Donald Trump’s demands for a debt limit increase into the new year. Leader Jeffries says Democrats stopped ‘extreme MAGA Republicans’ Hakeem Jeffries, whose support would make or break …

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3 weeks ago

'Rubber-stamped absolute zealots': GOP senator melts down as Biden breaks Trump record

Raw Story

President Joe Biden surpassed President-elect Donald Trump's judicial nominee record on Friday, leading to a chorus of cheers from Democrats in Congress — and a forceful boo from at least one firebrand Republican. He's set to depart office after appointing one Supreme Court justice, 45 appeals court judges, 187 district court judges and a pair of International Trade Court judges, …

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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, …

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

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden secured the 235th judicial confirmation of his presidency Friday, 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, when he filled three seats on the Supreme Court. “So I think it’ll enhance the image of the court and its work …

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Bill responding to drone sightings is blocked in the Senate

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Senate Majority Leader Chuck …

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Bill responding to drone sightings is blocked in the Senate

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer was blocked Wednesday from quickly advancing a bill that would allow local law enforcement agencies to track aerial drones, ensuring Congress won’t act this year on the mysterious drone sightings that have bewildered residents of New Jersey and across the eastern U.S. Schumer, a New York Democrat, sought to speed a bipartisan bill …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Joe Biden breaks silence on 'nefarious' drone invasion after Trump accuses him of hiding information

Daily Mail

President Joe Biden has broken his silence on the mystery drone sightings over New Jersey and New York, declaring there is 'nothing nefarious' about them. President Joe Biden, with his grandson Baby Beau, breaks his silence on the drone sightings Unexplained drone sightings have been reported over military bases and airports in recent days in the northeastern United States. Donald …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Schumer closes in on breaking major McConnell record — and intends to this week: report

Raw Story

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is closing in on a record held by his Republican counterpart, according to a report. Schumer, who will lose his status as his chamber's majority leader next year, needs to confirm just two more judges to lifetime terms this week to surpass Sen. Mitch McConnell's record of 234, set during Trump's first term, Axios reported …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

US drone mystery: Could Robin Radar uncover truth? Here’s what you need to know about this advanced tech

Live Mint

US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is taking decisive action to address the surge of mysterious drone sightings across northeastern US states. Calling for the deployment of Robin Radar Systems, an advanced drone-detection technology, Schumer aims to provide local law enforcement with the tools needed to uncover the source of these unexplained aerial movements. Chuck Schumer announced recently that he …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

White House gives major update on the source of drones swarming over New Jersey

Daily Mail

With a growing constellation of lawmakers demanding answers from the feds about mysterious drone sightings over New Jersey, the White House is now blaming hobbyists, planes and even the stars for what it describes as misidentifications. National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby was under fire Friday for comments he made to address reports of drone sightings over New Jersey. Kirby's …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Chuck Schumer joins chorus of Democrats demanding info from Biden on the drones: 'What the heck is going on'

Daily Mail

Democrat lawmakers are demanding answers about the mysterious New Jersey drones that federal authorities and President Joe Biden have yet to explain. Biden has tasked his agencies with getting to the bottom of the New Jersey drone phenomenon, but so far lawmakers like Schumer and other Democrats are not satisfied with the odd lack of answers Schumer holding up a …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

US officials urge better technology and powers to deal with swarms of unidentified drones

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Sen. Chuck Schumer called Sunday for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to deploy better drone-tracking technology to identify the drones and their operators This photo provided by Trisha Bushey shows the evening sky and points of light near in Lebanon Township, N.J. AP After weeks of fear and bewilderment about the drones buzzing over parts of New York and …

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New York deploys 'state-of-the-art drone detection system' as officials make admission on foreign involvement

Daily Mail

Alejandro Mayorkas' Department of Homeland Security is set to deploy drone detection systems to New Jersey and New York after weeks of drone sightings across the region. Alejandro Mayorkas ' Department of Homeland Security is set to deploy drone detection systems to New Jersey and New York after weeks of drone sightings across the region Mayorkas clarified that so far, …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

US should use advanced tech to identify drones, Schumer says

Associated Press

BOSTON — After weeks of fear and bewilderment about the drones buzzing over parts of New York and New Jersey, elected officials are urging action to identify and stop the mysterious flights. “There’s a lot of us who are pretty frustrated right now,” Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, said on “Fox News Sunday.” …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Good riddance to Washington's real power duo

Salon

Senate Democrats have started to say their goodbyes. “Some of the biggest accomplishments of the” Biden administration, Schumer admitted, “would not have gotten done without Joe.” Wishing farewell to the retiring West Virginia senator, Schumer called Manchin “invaluable.” Senate Democrats showered retiring Arizona Sen. Krysten Sinema with similar praise. I think there was probably no one who got sent into …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions of people

LA Times

The Social Security Fairness Act needs support from at least 60 senators to pass Congress. The Senate is pushing toward a vote on legislation that would provide full Social Security benefits to millions of people, setting up potential passage in the final days of the lame-duck Congress. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Thursday he would begin the process for …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Why Manchin and Sinema’s Parting Gift to Trump Is So Brutal for the Rest Of Us

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Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. On Wednesday, the Senate held a vote to maintain the NLRB’s current Democratic majority well into 2026, which would thwart much of Trump’s anti-union agenda until well into his second term. Here’s what happened: This past week, Senate Majority …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Senado entra a la recta final en su intento por expandir beneficios del Seguro Social para millones

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — El Senado está cerca de llevar a votación una iniciativa que brindaría beneficios completos del Seguro Social a millones de personas, preparando el terreno para una posible aprobación durante los últimos días de sesión del Congreso actual. El líder de la mayoría en el Senado, el demócrata Chuck Schumer, declaró el jueves que se dará inició al proceso …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions of people

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The Senate is pushing toward a vote on legislation that would provide full Social Security benefits to millions of people, setting up potential passage in the final days of the lame-duck Congress. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said Thursday he would begin the process for a final vote on the bill, known as the Social Security Fairness …

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Senate Democrats say they will vote to advance bill to detain migrants accused of crimes

Chuck Schumer denies his party ‘misled’ Americans about Biden’s decline

Chuck Schumer let Senate leave without confirming 10 key judge positions — so Trump will

Schumer reveals what he thinks could be Dems' 'strongest barrier' for Trump’s second term

Shutdown saga exposes new fault lines for Speaker Johnson and tests his grip on the gavel

The Latest: Schumer says Senate on course to pass bill before funding lapses at midnight

'Rubber-stamped absolute zealots': GOP senator melts down as Biden breaks Trump record

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

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

Bill responding to drone sightings is blocked in the Senate

Bill responding to drone sightings is blocked in the Senate

Joe Biden breaks silence on 'nefarious' drone invasion after Trump accuses him of hiding information

Schumer closes in on breaking major McConnell record — and intends to this week: report

US drone mystery: Could Robin Radar uncover truth? Here’s what you need to know about this advanced tech

White House gives major update on the source of drones swarming over New Jersey

Chuck Schumer joins chorus of Democrats demanding info from Biden on the drones: 'What the heck is going on'

US officials urge better technology and powers to deal with swarms of unidentified drones

New York deploys 'state-of-the-art drone detection system' as officials make admission on foreign involvement

US should use advanced tech to identify drones, Schumer says

Good riddance to Washington's real power duo

Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions of people

Why Manchin and Sinema’s Parting Gift to Trump Is So Brutal for the Rest Of Us

Senado entra a la recta final en su intento por expandir beneficios del Seguro Social para millones

Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions of people