Schumer left in the cold by top House Democrat amid shutdown drama
House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries, DN.Y., asked Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer, DN.Y. on Friday about whether he has confidence. Top House Democrats were asked directly twice about Schumer at a rushed press conference to highlight their opposition to the Republican government fundraising bill. Early in the press conference, Jeffries was asked if it was […]
Furious Dems call for Ocasio-Cortez to challenge Schumer after he caves to Republicans on funding bill
The controversial decision by New York's Democratic minority leader Chuck Schumer to succumb to the Republican fundraising bill has led him to call on lawmakers Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (DN.Y.) to challenge him in the upcoming primary. Democrats expressed anger when Schumer admitted defeat and said the party would not get in the way of a continuing […]
Schumer brushes off leadership questions: ‘My caucus and I are in sync’
Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer (DN.Y.) defended his decision to dispel questions surrounding his leadership and vote for a six-month GOP Continuation Resolution (CR) that funds the government by the end of September, saying he and his caucus are on the same page. Schumer was asked on CNN by Jake Tupper if he was “worried” […]
Senate Dems side with Schumer, sidestepping government shutdown
Senate Democrats fell along with minority leader Chuck Schumer (DN.Y.), voted and reached across the aisle to pass a continuing Republican-led resolution on Friday hours before the funding deadline. The CR has made progress with 62-38 votes, with 10 Democrats joining 52 Republicans and passing the fundraising bill. In addition to Schumer, he voted in […]
Dems push AOC to primary Schumer, furious over his support of Republican spending bill: report
The furious Democrats are pushing “squad” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) to primary Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) after agreeing to vote for Republicans to avoid government shutdowns. Watch Schumer's sudden decision to support laws that fund the government until September. “Suzure” For Republicans and for them as “a giant slap in the face.” Reports have led […]
Charlamagne nominates Schumer the ‘Donkey of the Day,’ slams party leadership
Radio host Charlamagne shredded Democratic leaders by choosing to support the spending bill to avoid government shutdowns, saying it showed the party's overall lack of vision. After a tense caucus meeting, Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer, DN.Y., has made it clear that he will vote for a short-term spending bill that will be passed in […]
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer calls Republicans ‘bastards,’ quickly apologizes
Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer, DN.Y. called his Republican opponents “B— DS” on Thursday in an interview explaining the vote to avoid government shutdown. “We're going to be at odds with them about everything,” Schumer told MSNBC. “In the billionaires' tax cuts, they became plutonium, Olivia.” “It's far better not in the middle of the […]
‘Next Question’: Hakeem Jeffries Really Didn’t Want To Talk About Chuck Schumer At Press Briefing
House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries questioned his views on Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer at a press conference on Friday. Schumer signalled a significant backlash from Democrats late Thursday, supporting allegations to advance the GOP-backed government fundraising bill to avoid a partial shutdown after midnight on Friday. During the press conference, Jeffries declined to criticize […]
Dozens of House Democrats pen letters to Schumer urging him to reject CR
Dozens of House Democrats signed a pair of letters on Friday to Senate minority leader Chuck Schuner (DN.Y.), urging them to oppose the House GOP's government funding bill as Upper Chamber prepares to vote in key procedural votes on the measure. The Full Court press has announced that Schumer will come the day after the […]
Schumer backs down, Democrats seethe
In today's issue, Trump praises Schumer…Progressive Hume…Senator's Game Plan…Tim Waltz Tour GOP District {beacon} @media (creters-color-scheme: dark) {#thehillheader {background-color: #2a53c1! comefict;Color: White! important. }} 12:30 Report It's Friday. Happy Pie Day, my friend! 🥧🍕Some restaurants There's a special discount today If you want to celebrate. DC Weather: ☁☁️48° In today's issue: Trump praises Schumer […]