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Schumer Says Trump Could Drop JD Vance from the Ticket

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Sunday on CBS’ “Face the Nation” that former President Donald Trump’s selection of Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) as his running mate was “the best thing he ever did for the Democratic Party.” New York Democrats say Trump may remove Vance from the Republican candidate list. A partial transcript […]

Schumer Dodges Multiple Questions on if He Pressured Biden to Quit

On CBS’ “Face the Nation” Sunday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., avoided a direct question about whether he personally pressured President Joe Biden to drop out of the race. A partial transcript follows: Robert Costa: Senator, on July 13th, you went to Delaware and met with President Biden. It was a private discussion, and […]

Schumer points to 'serious disagreements' over not shaking Netanyahu's hand

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) suggested on Sunday that his decision not to shake hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was due to “serious differences.” Netanyahu’s speech to a joint session of Congress last week drew mixed reactions from lawmakers, with Schumer and Netanyahu nodding instead of shaking hands before the speech. […]

Schumer points to 'serious disagreements' over not shaking Netanyahu's hand

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) suggested on Sunday that he chose not to shake hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu because of “serious differences.” Netanyahu’s speech to a joint session of Congress last week drew mixed reactions from lawmakers, with Schumer and Netanyahu nodding instead of shaking hands before the speech. “Well, […]

Schumer tees up vote on major online kids safety bills after months-long battle

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer plans to introduce two major bills this week aimed at protecting kids online, following months of pressure from parents who are victims. Schumer’s office confirmed that the two bills, the Child Online Safety Act and a related bill called COPPA 2.0, will receive their first procedural votes as early as […]

Jeffries, Schumer endorse Kamala Harris for president

The top two Democrats in Congress have announced their support for former Vice President Kamala Harris to succeed President Biden in the November election. Amid growing speculation about whether they would endorse Harris, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) held a press conference at Senate Democrats’ campaign headquarters […]