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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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Jul 17, 2026

They know they can’t win the election fair and square. So we don’t put it past them to try whatever they can.

huffpost.com
Jul 16, 2026

Investments in clean energy lower home energy bills, create good-paying union jobs, and strengthen American manufacturing—a win-win-win for workers, families, and communities.

heinrich.senate.gov
Jul 15, 2026

The NDAA cannot become a permission slip for that recklessness that we see occurring in Iran.

cbsnews.com
Jul 15, 2026

Acting AG Todd Blanche has spent this confirmation fight doing what he's always done for his client Donald Trump: Denying the obvious, defending the indefensible, and lying under oath. He's already made it clear that we can’t trust a word…

foxnews.com
Jul 15, 2026

Donald Trump is dragging America deeper into a war in Iran with no authorization, no plan, and no exit strategy.

theguardian.com
Jul 15, 2026

Airport workers keep millions of Americans moving every day—and a job that keeps America moving should be a job that lets a family get ahead. The Good Jobs for Good Airports Act will raise wages, strengthen benefits, and ensure these…

vanhollen.senate.gov
Jul 15, 2026

With this whopping $15 million National Science Foundation award, the future is bright for research, development, and manufacturing of cutting-edge laser technology in Rochester, the Finger Lakes, and Southern Tier – led by the University…

schumer.senate.gov
Jul 15, 2026

Donald Trump does not get to drag the American people deeper into a war he cannot explain and does not know how to end, and then demand Congress look the other way.

cbsnews.com
Jul 15, 2026

Yet Republicans want the Senate to take up the NDAA, the defense bill, as though none of this is happening?

cbsnews.com
Jul 14, 2026

We are here today to demand the Republican leader of the Senate, John Thune, put S. 4814 on the floor of the Senate, and it will pass.

haitiantimes.com
Jul 11, 2026

I delivered a $6.1 billion CHIPS grant and billions more in Investment Tax Credit assistance from my CHIPS & Science Law to make this historic project possible.

schumer.senate.gov
Jul 10, 2026

Micron’s total $250 billion U.S. investment is transformative for manufacturing in America and New York.

schumer.senate.gov
Jul 10, 2026

Today, we celebrate a new chapter for American chip manufacturing with Upstate New York leading the way.

schumer.senate.gov
Jul 10, 2026

His priorities couldn’t be clearer: higher costs for families and more power for himself.

theguardian.com
Jul 10, 2026

Micron’s first concrete pour marks concrete progress towards bringing America’s largest semiconductor manufacturing facility to life right here in Central New York!

schumer.senate.gov
Jul 10, 2026

The American people—not Donald Trump—will decide the 2026 election.

theguardian.com
Jul 10, 2026

I will continue fighting for investments that protect our national security while boosting Rochester’s local manufacturers and economy.

schumer.senate.gov
Jul 10, 2026

Firing every remaining member of the bipartisan Election Assistance Commission months before the midterms is a brazen attempt to seize control of our elections before a single vote is cast.

theguardian.com
Jul 10, 2026

Senate Democrats will fight this power grab at every turn. The American people – not Donald Trump – will decide the 2026 election.

theguardian.com
Jul 10, 2026

Once again, the U.S. Army has turned to the right frequency and chosen Rochester’s top-notch workforce to help maintain American military excellence and keep our troops safe.

schumer.senate.gov
Jul 10, 2026

I have fought for years to make companies like L3Harris competitive for government contracts so we can create good-paying local jobs.

schumer.senate.gov
Jul 10, 2026

I urge Republicans, especially New York House Republicans, to come back to the table and write a Farm Bill that actually meets the moment: supporting farmers, strengthening rural America, protecting families, and ensuring Americans have…

schumer.senate.gov
Jul 8, 2026

This federal investment is a win-win for workforce development and the Tioga County economy.

schumer.senate.gov
Jul 8, 2026

New Yorkers in the Southern Tier deserve access to the training programs they need to get a good-paying job. I was proud to deliver $811,000 in federal funding so New Yorkers in Tioga County can secure in-demand skills closer to home.

schumer.senate.gov
Jul 8, 2026

Boosting our local workforce is essential to creating a pipeline of skilled workers in important industries like manufacturing, energy, hospitality, agriculture, and more.

schumer.senate.gov

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