Chuck Schumer
Senate Minority Leader and a prominent Democratic senator from New York.
Notable Quotes
"Do you support Donald Trump’s $2-billion taxpayer-funded slush fund, or do you want to protect the American people and their paychecks?"View Story →
"Trump really said, ‘I love the inflation.’ On camera. For all of America to hear."View Story →
"Pulte has to go, he cannot be in the DNI role. Our national security is too important."View Story →
"a victory for the wallets of every American consumer"View Story →
"We’ve said from day one: a president cannot ignore Congress and unilaterally slap tariffs on Americans."View Story →
"Trump’s new tariffs will still raise people’s costs and they will hurt the American people as much as his old tariffs did."View Story →
"Everyone knows Donald Trump and DHS use bullying tactics – this is another one of them."View Story →
"A president cannot ignore Congress and unilaterally slap tariffs on Americans … Now Trump should end this reckless trade war for good and finally give families and small businesses the relief they deserve."View Story →
"A president cannot ignore Congress and unilaterally slap tariffs on Americans ... Now Trump should end this reckless trade war for good and finally give families and small businesses the relief they deserve."View Story →
"Gov. Spanberger will lay out a clear path forward: lower everyday costs, protect healthcare, and defend the freedoms that define who we are as a nation."View Story →
"Dylan entered the United States legally from Venezuela and was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents."View Story →
"State of Delusion"View Story →
""The allegations reported today are incredibly disturbing – violence, abuse and sexual assault are absolutely unacceptable.""View Story →
"Chuck Schumer's call for emergency briefings."View Story →
"They have shifting goals, different goals all the time, different answers every day. And I am truly worried about mission creep."View Story →
"Americans don’t want a war that raises the price of gas at the pump."View Story →
"Today senators face a choice: stand with the American people who are tired of war in the Middle East, or side with Donald Trump, who bumbled America into another war most Americans fiercely oppose."View Story →
"If Trump is saying he won’t sign any bills until the SAVE Act is passed, then so be it: there will be total gridlock in the Senate."View Story →
"Senate Democrats will not help pass the SAVE Act under any circumstances."View Story →
"The SAVE Act is Jim Crow 2.0. It would disenfranchise tens of millions of people."View Story →
"we need to rein in ICE and end the violence."View Story →
"Let's be clear - in America, voters choose their leaders, not the other way around."View Story →
"Democrats will fight like hell to make sure every American voter can cast their ballot freely, without obstruction or interference from Donald Trump."View Story →
"Donald Trump and his administration owe the American people an explanation. Secretary Rubio, Secretary Hegseth and other senior officials must come to the Senate for public hearings and testify under oath as to why our troops are once again fighting and dying in the Middle East."View Story →
"They need to negotiate in good faith, produce legislation that actually reins in ICE and stops the violence."View Story →
"The US Senate approves DHS funding, but excludes ICE."View Story →
"We've been clear from day one: Democrats will fund critical Homeland Security functions - but we will not give a blank check to Trump's lawless and deadly immigration militia without reforms."View Story →
"dead on arrival"View Story →
"Donald Trump's actions in Iran will be considered one of the greatest policy blunders in the history of our country, failing to articulate objectives, alienating allies, and ignoring the kitchen table problems Americans are facing."View Story →
"Good riddance."View Story →
"Happy Easter, America. As you head off to church and celebrate with friends and family, the President of the United States is ranting like an unhinged madman on social media."View Story →
"The president of the United States is ranting like an unhinged madman on social media."View Story →
"Happy Easter, America. As you head off to church and celebrate with friends and family, the President of the United States is ranting like an unhinged madman on social media."View Story →
"Happy Easter, America. As you head off to church and celebrate with friends and family, the President of the United States is ranting like an unhinged madman on social media."View Story →
"any Republican who did not join in voting to end the Iran war owns every consequence of whatever the hell this is."View Story →
"Any Republican who did not join in voting to end the Iran war owns every consequence of whatever the hell this is."View Story →
"Any Republican who did not join in voting to end the Iran war owns every consequence of whatever the hell this is."View Story →
"Democrats presented a 'reasonable, good faith' counteroffer on Wednesday."View Story →
"FIFA should foot the bill for transport costs to World Cup venues."View Story →
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The president accuses China of meddling in the 2020 election, directly contradicting past findings from US intelligence.
July 17, 2026Top Democrats press Maine senate candidate to drop out of race over sexual assault allegation
Graham Platner denied the allegation, calling it "categorically false" but said he was "taking the time to reflect on the best path forward" in the race.
July 7, 2026Trump picks top Manhattan federal prosecutor as next intelligence chief - Reuters
Trump picks top Manhattan federal prosecutor as next intelligence chief Reuters
June 11, 2026US judge denies request to temporarily halt Trump's abandoned 'weaponization' fund - Reuters
US judge denies request to temporarily halt Trump's abandoned 'weaponization' fund Reuters
June 10, 2026Trump: 'I love the inflation'
The president also revealed that the US is 'taking out' millions of barrels of oil from Iran, saying Tehran didn't know 'until right now'.
June 10, 2026New Jersey announces $150 public transit tickets for travel to World Cup games - Reuters
New Jersey announces $150 public transit tickets for travel to World Cup games Reuters
April 17, 2026US government shutdown has slowed World Cup security planning, homeland security official says - Reuters
US government shutdown has slowed World Cup security planning, homeland security official says Reuters
April 15, 2026Wins and challenges: Zohran Mamdani's first 100 days in office
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April 13, 2026Iran ceasefire deal a partial win for Trump - but at a high cost
The path to the two-week ceasefire with Iran may have fundamentally altered the way the rest of the world views the US.
April 8, 2026Trump issues expletive-laden threat to Iran over Hormuz Strait blockage
The US president says he will destroy Iranian power plants and bridges if the vital waterway is not reopened.
April 6, 2026Trump invokes religious rhetoric in praise of Iran rescue, drawing criticism - Reuters
Trump invokes religious rhetoric in praise of Iran rescue, drawing criticism Reuters
April 5, 2026Trump says deal with Iran possible by Monday, Fox News reports - Reuters
Trump says deal with Iran possible by Monday, Fox News reports Reuters
April 5, 2026Senators urge Trump to bar Chinese automakers from building cars in US - reuters.com
Senators urge Trump to bar Chinese automakers from building cars in US reuters.com
April 3, 2026Trump removes US Attorney General Pam Bondi
Bondi's time as America's top law enforcement officer was overshadowed by the justice department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
April 2, 2026Trump says Iran war objectives 'nearing completion' in address to nation
Trump's first televised address of the conflict with Iran did little to quell uneasy markets.
April 2, 2026House Republicans reject Senate deal, prolonging partial government shutdown
Airport security agents have not been paid in more than a month due to a congressional impasse, causing travel chaos across the US.
March 28, 2026Trump orders TSA agents paid after House rejects deal - Reuters
Trump orders TSA agents paid after House rejects deal Reuters
March 27, 2026Trump orders paycheques for TSA workers as Congress stalls and airport chaos grinds on
The late-night vote was a step towards bringing the 40-day partial shutdown - and long security lines at US airports - to an end.
March 27, 2026US Senate approves DHS funding, but excludes ICE, Democrats' Schumer says - Reuters
US Senate approves DHS funding, but excludes ICE, Democrats' Schumer says Reuters
March 27, 2026What we know about the LaGuardia Airport crash
Two pilots have died after a passenger plane collided with a fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport.
March 23, 2026US Senate fails to end standoff over funding Homeland Security, airport screening - Reuters
US Senate fails to end standoff over funding Homeland Security, airport screening Reuters
March 12, 2026Russia told Trump it isn't sharing US military asset info with Iran, says Witkoff - Reuters
Russia told Trump it isn't sharing US military asset info with Iran, says Witkoff Reuters
March 10, 2026Democratic US senators demand immediate hearings on Iran war - Reuters
Democratic US senators demand immediate hearings on Iran war Reuters
March 10, 2026US airport security lines worsen as missed paycheck looms for screeners - Reuters
US airport security lines worsen as missed paycheck looms for screeners Reuters
March 9, 2026Trump again presses Congress on voter bill, says he will not sign other legislation - Reuters
Trump again presses Congress on voter bill, says he will not sign other legislation Reuters
March 8, 2026Top Republican in Congress shrugs off economic risks of Iran war ahead of U.S. midterms - Reuters
Top Republican in Congress shrugs off economic risks of Iran war ahead of U.S. midterms Reuters
March 4, 2026White House submits Warsh nomination as Fed chair to Senate - Reuters
White House submits Warsh nomination as Fed chair to Senate Reuters
March 4, 2026US Senate to vote on Trump's war powers as Iran conflict continues
The measure, which is not expected to pass, would require the withdrawal of US forces from the operation until approved by Congress.
March 4, 2026US lawmakers set to vote on war powers as Iran conflict widens - Reuters
US lawmakers set to vote on war powers as Iran conflict widens Reuters
March 4, 2026A Kuwaiti F/A-18 fighter jet caused the accidental downing of three US F-15s, WSJ reports - Reuters
A Kuwaiti F/A-18 fighter jet caused the accidental downing of three US F-15s, WSJ reports Reuters
March 4, 2026State of the Union live updates: Trump delivers address to Congress - Reuters
State of the Union live updates: Trump delivers address to Congress Reuters
February 24, 2026Trump's new tariff comes into effect at lower than expected rate
The global levy comes in at 10%, lower than the rate the president had threatened at the weekend.
February 24, 2026Most Americans say Trump is growing erratic with age, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds - Reuters
Most Americans say Trump is growing erratic with age, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds Reuters
February 24, 2026Epstein accusers, Olympians among guests invited to State of the Union speech - Reuters
Epstein accusers, Olympians among guests invited to State of the Union speech Reuters
February 24, 2026What to watch for during Trump's State of the Union address
BBC Washington correspondent Daniel Bush on who may skip the speech, why the president is fuming at the Supreme Court, and what policies could, or couldn’t, be in for a shake‑up.
February 23, 2026US tariff policy 'hasn't changed', says Trump's trade representative
Jamieson Greer says the legal basis for global import taxes will simply adapt to Friday's Supreme Court ruling.
February 23, 2026US reverses course and will keep TSA PreCheck program operational - Reuters
US reverses course and will keep TSA PreCheck program operational Reuters
February 22, 2026Macron says US Supreme Court tariff ruling shows it is good to have counterweights to power in democracies - Reuters
Macron says US Supreme Court tariff ruling shows it is good to have counterweights to power in democracies Reuters
February 21, 2026Trump furious after Supreme Court upends his global tariffs, imposes new 10% levy - Reuters
Trump furious after Supreme Court upends his global tariffs, imposes new 10% levy Reuters
February 20, 2026US Supreme Court tariff ruling restores competitiveness to Brazil, says VP Alckmin - Reuters
US Supreme Court tariff ruling restores competitiveness to Brazil, says VP Alckmin Reuters
February 20, 2026