Biden tells Schumer and Manchin he backs drugs, energy bill
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden said he spoke on Wednesday with Democratic senators Chuck Schumer and Joe Manchin to offer his support for a bill that would reduce the…
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden said he spoke on Wednesday with Democratic senators Chuck Schumer and Joe Manchin to offer his support for a bill that would reduce the…
(Reuters) – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, the most senior Democrat in the chamber, has tested positive for the coronavirus and has very mild symptoms, a spokesperson said on…
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Thursday that talks aimed at reaching agreement on bipartisan gun legislation are making good progress and pledged quick Senate action…
By David Morgan WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called on Fox News and its owner Rupert Murdoch on Tuesday to stop what he said was “reckless amplification”…
Democrat Majority Leader Chuck Schumer claimed the “only way” to reduce Bidenflation is to raise taxes, during the Senate Democrat’s weekly press conference on Monday. “If you want to get…
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate should wrap up debate over U.S. Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson by Thursday, clearing the way for a final vote on her confirmation, Senate…
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday he intends to hold votes this spring on a bill that would cap the cost of insulin, a life-sustaining…
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate must quickly pass legislation to revoke “most favored nation” trade status for Russia and hold Russian President Vladimir Putin accountable, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said…
WASHINGTON – Legislation to revoke Russia’s Permanent Normal Trade Relations status following its attack on Ukraine will move through the U.S. Senate promptly, following imminent passage by the House of…
WASHINGTON – Congressional leaders in the coming weeks will call on chief executives of major oil and gas companies to testify about recent spikes in U.S. energy prices, Senate Majority…
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday he aimed to pass an omnibus government spending bill by the end of the week that will include more…
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday that he expected Democrats in Congress to announce within hours legislation to aid Ukraine and fund the federal government.…
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democrats are seeking $1 billon for the Federal Trade Commission to crack down on companies that gouge consumers in the oil, gas, medicine and other sectors,…
WASHINGTON – The quickest way to get $6.4 billion in humanitarian and security aid to Ukraine is to include in the upcoming omnibus spending bill, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck…
WASHINGTON – The Biden Administration will ask Congress for $6.4 billion dollars in economic and military aid to help Ukraine as it fights the Russian invasion, Democratic Senate Majority Leader…
WASHINGTON – U.S. lawmakers negotiating a Russia sanctions bill were getting “closer and closer” to an agreement, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday. Russia has amassed troops and…
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer declined to say whether he would support Democratic Sens. Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona if they face primary challengers ahead…
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell blasted Democrats late Sunday, calling their effort to pass voting legislation “The Left’s Big Lie” as they prepare to try and pass another bill. McConnell…
Majority Leader Chuck Schumer vowed to force a vote on changing Senate rules in the next two weeks if Republicans again block Democrats’ voting legislation. “The fight for the ballot…
A bill that would enable Democrats to raise the debt ceiling without overcoming a Senate filibuster passed the chamber Thursday afternoon with bipartisan support. The debt ceiling provisions were attached…
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Tuesday that Democrats reached an agreement to lower the price of prescription drugs, a key sticking point in their $1.75 trillion social spending package.…
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer was quick to disparage Republicans over their opposition to lifting the debt ceiling after the measure cleared a filibuster Thursday evening. Minutes later, Senate Majority…
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Thursday that a deal was reached to raise the debt ceiling and avoid a nationwide default. The deal extends the debt ceiling through early…
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer told his caucus Monday that Congress must pass a bill to raise the debt ceiling this week. “Let me be clear about the task ahead…