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Chuck Schumer

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Chuck Schumer is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from New York since 1999. A member of the Democratic Party, he has held the position of Senate Majority Leader since January 2021, making him one of the most prominent figures in the U.S. Senate. Schumer previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1981 to 1999, representing New York's 9th congressional district. Throughout his career, he has focused on issues such as healthcare, infrastructure, and economic development, often advocating for policies that benefit working families and promote social justice.

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Aug 14, 2026

As one of the most advanced and strategic military installations in the country, Fort Drum is ready, and the critical missions it carries out to protect our nation demand reliable, resilient, and independent onsite power generation.

schumer.senate.gov
Aug 14, 2026

This $6.5+ million will help Ithaca Tompkins International Airport make much-needed upgrades to ensure safety in the winter by building a new snow removal equipment facility.

schumer.senate.gov
Aug 14, 2026

The Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site holds a special place in the hearts of Buffalonians.

schumer.senate.gov
Aug 13, 2026

It shows he is petrified of the questions a Democratic Congress will demand answers to. We will not let Trump escape the accountability he deserves.

talkingpointsmemo.com
Aug 12, 2026

He’s using his newly installed attorney general/personal lawyer, Todd Blanche, to cover up his communications with private advisers and special interest cronies.

commondreams.org
Aug 12, 2026

Trump has put America’s sons and daughters in harm’s way by getting into an unnecessary and reckless war, and this administration has repeatedly refused to provide Congress and the public with the transparency they deserve.

washingtonexaminer.com
Aug 12, 2026

The West Park Post Office is more than a place where residents pick up mail and drop off packages; it’s the center of the community.

schumer.senate.gov
Aug 12, 2026

These are the actions of someone with something to hide.

commondreams.org
Aug 12, 2026

Every day this post office remains closed is another day this community is without an essential asset it depends on.

schumer.senate.gov
Aug 12, 2026

The Senate should be immediately briefed on the Iranian threats against the President, the extraordinary measures taken to get him out of Turkey, any risks posed to U.S. personnel, and any threat to the homeland.

washingtonexaminer.com
Aug 12, 2026

Donald Trump is scared. He knows accountability is coming.

commondreams.org
Aug 12, 2026

This opinion is about protecting Trump and his allies from any real accountability, no matter where the questions come from—Congress, the courts, or investigators of any kind.

commondreams.org
Aug 12, 2026

West Park deserves a post office in West Park, and that’s why I’m calling on the USPS to work with the community to reopen it immediately.

schumer.senate.gov
Aug 11, 2026

FEMA must move quickly to review and approve the federal assistance Hamden needs to rebuild its roads and ensure its infrastructure is ready to weather the storms ahead.

schumer.senate.gov
Aug 11, 2026

The Town of Hamden has been on a long road to recovery. It’s time for FEMA to put the pedal to the metal and help this community get back on track after the damage and devastation caused by the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby.

schumer.senate.gov
Aug 9, 2026

Today’s CR gives us the breathing room necessary to work out a budget that helps make life more affordable to working families and reins in Trump’s rampant chaos, his rampant corruption.

theguardian.com
Aug 9, 2026

Todd Blanche has no intention of stopping Trump’s corruption. He advanced his career enabling it. Every senator who voted to confirm him has now branded themselves as an enabler, too.

theguardian.com
Aug 9, 2026

Every senator who voted to confirm him has now branded themselves as an enabler, too.

bbc.co.uk
Aug 8, 2026

As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, it’s more important than ever to preserve our country’s rich history.

schumer.senate.gov
Aug 8, 2026

He’s handling the economy so poorly, with the chaos, the inconsistency, the lack of paying attention to the facts, the lying.

talkingpointsmemo.com
Aug 8, 2026

We want to reach across the aisle and hammer out a budget that delivers for the American people.

foxnews.com
Aug 8, 2026

The only person who ought to lose their job right now is Donald Trump.

talkingpointsmemo.com
Aug 8, 2026

I urge Trump to use these sanctions to hit Putin where it hurts. Continuing to appease Putin won’t work.

theguardian.com
Aug 8, 2026

I urge the National Park Service to release the site's FY26 operating funds without further delay.

schumer.senate.gov

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