Chuck Schumer

The Trump administration began laying off thousands of federal workers across several agencies on Friday, the 10th day of the U.S. government shutdown. Layoffs Hit Multiple Agencies A Justice Department court filing showed more than 4,200 federal employees across seven agencies received layoff...

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday accused President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans of triggering the government shutdown, calling the standoff a "life or death" issue for millions of Americans. Schumer Accuses Trump And GOP Of Prioritizing Billionaire Tax Cuts In...

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) accused Republicans of using the government shutdown as a bargaining chip and warned that Americans' health care premiums could spike if Democrats concede without firm commitments from the GOP. AOC Rejects GOP Negotiate Later Pitch Amid Shutdown Talks Ocasio-...

The government shutdown that began Wednesday prompted sharp criticism from prominent Democrats, who accused Republicans and President Donald Trump of turning the impasse into a looming health care crisis. Democrats Sound Alarm Over Health Care Threat Amid Government Shutdown Sen. Elizabeth Warren (...

The odds of a government shutdown on Oct. 1 have increased with Democrats and Republicans unable to reach a temporary or long-term solution. Here's a look at who voters think should get the blame and what sectors could be impacted by a shutdown. SPY shares are testing new highs. See what is driving...

Major stock market indexes are trading near all-time highs, but could start to decline ahead of a looming government shutdown that could occur as early as next week. Government Shutdown Looms Wednesday, Oct. 1, marks the deadline for a potential government shutdown if Congress does not reach an...

President Donald Trump and Republican leaders are reportedly preparing to use a looming government shutdown as political leverage, warning Democrats they will feel the brunt of the fallout if Congress fails to pass a short-term funding bill. Trump Escalates Shutdown Standoff With Democrats With...

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on President Donald Trump, pinning the blame for a looming government shutdown squarely on him. Schumer Says Democrats Ready To Negotiate Anywhere In a series of posts on X, Schumer accused Trump of refusing to...

On Wednesday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) unveiled a legislative plan aimed at funding the government and shielding millions of Americans from rising healthcare costs, warning that Republican inaction could trigger a government shutdown. Democrats Release Comprehensive Plan To...

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump "wants a shutdown" and is refusing to address rising health costs as Congress barrels toward a Sept. 30 funding deadline, sharpening a fight over expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies that could push premiums...

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Sunday that Vladimir Putin is "repeatedly testing" President Donald Trump after Romania reported a Russian drone incursion in its airspace, the second such breach of NATO territory in less than a week. Chuck Schumer Faults Trump ‘Signs Of...

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said on Sunday that Congress should reverse what he called "Trump's cuts to the Affordable Care Act," warning that premiums could spike by roughly three-quarters for millions if enhanced federal subsidies lapse at year's end. Democrats Tie Subsidies To Funding Bill...

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Thursday accused President Donald Trump of breaking his "day one" promise to lower costs after Labor Department data showed inflation rose in August, and said "Americans know Trump is lying" following Trump's social-media claim of "No Inflation."...

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has slammed U.S. President Donald Trump's pick for the FAA Administrator role, Bryan Bedford, over the 1,500-hour rule. The rule stipulates that all pilots must undergo 1,500 hours of training to qualify for a commercial flight license. What Happened: The senator took to...

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is once again taking a shot at President Donald Trump’s budget reconciliation bill, dubbed the “One Big, Beautiful Bill.” What Happened: On Sunday, Sanders posted on X with highlights from his recent remarks on the Senate floor regarding the proposed...