Chuck Schumer

US Senate passes $70 billion bill for immigration and border patrol, ICE

The Senate voted 52-47 to approve the legislation, with no support from Democrats and no provision to ban a controversial $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund.

US President Donald Trump reacts as he and members of his administration deliver remarks to reporters on the Trump administration's support for coal energy production, among other topics, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington
US President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing held at the White House on February 20, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Most Americans say Trump growing erratic with age, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

US President Donald Trump reaches for his phone as he makes an announcement in the Oval Office, White House, May 8, 2025; illustrative.

Trump impersonator calls C-SPAN to denounce Supreme Court, Schumer, Hakeem Jeffries

US President Donald Trump attends a business forum at Qasr Al Watan during the final stop of his Gulf visit, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, May 16, 2025.

Trump offered to unfreeze funding for NYC tunnel if Dulles airport, train station renamed for him


Schumer’s speech epitomizes US frustration with Israeli policy - comment

'The Netanyahu coalition no longer fits the needs of Israel after October 7,' Schumer declared.

US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY).

House Republicans to bring resolution supporting Israel to vote

During their weekly press conference Wednesday morning, House Republican leadership slammed Biden and Democrats while professing support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. 

AMERICAN AND ISRAELI flags fly during a demonstration in support of Israel at the US Capitol in 2002.

Israel alienating President Biden and Senator Schumer would be reckless - opinion

Schumer continues to be a major force bonding the US and the state of Israel and upholding the value of their strategic alliance.

 US PRESIDENT Joe Biden chats with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer in the Oval Office. Alienating the Bidens and Schumers of this world will go down in Israel’s history as reckless folly, the writer argues.

Letters to the Editor, March 27, 2024: Skewed contributions

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

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When Schumer became his brothers’ reaper - opinion

The worst part of the speech was not what made headlines. It was when Schumer threatened his brothers in Israel in a way no true guardian ever would.

US SENATE Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill, last week.

Is it time for elections in Israel? - comment

The Broad Perspective: We need a government we can trust to handle the Lebanon issue carefully and tactically above all. 

 A LARGE billboard advertisement in Tel Aviv reads: ‘We need elections.’

Why Senator Schumer has put Israel in danger - opinion

Commentary on Israeli politics by a leading US senator may inadvertently embolden Iran and its proxies, threatening Israel’s defense capabilities.

 Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) stands behind the rostrum as fellow Democratic senators speak to reporters at the Capitol in Washington, U.S., October 31, 2023.

Schumer’s meeting with American Jewish leaders exposes rift between religious, political factions

Sen. Chuck Schumer's call for elections within Israel has led to some immense backlash. Following the backlash, he met with the presidents of Major American Jewish organizations.

 US SENATE Majority Leader Chuck Schumer speaks at a news conference on Capitol Hill, last week.

Bibi, don’t go to Washington - comment

If he accepts an invitation to speak before Congress, Netanyahu will in essence surrender Israel’s bipartisan status and align Israel with the narrow interests of conservative America.

 Likud Head MK Benjamin Netanyahu seen during a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on December 19, 2022.

Israeli, US leaders need to set aside their differences and bury the hatchet - editorial

Perhaps both Biden and Netanyahu might be inspired by former President Barack Obama's memorable words in 2012: “We don’t turn back. We leave no one behind. We pull each other up.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and then-US vice president Joe Biden leave after a joint statement to the media at the Prime Minister’s Residence in Jerusalem on March 9, 2010.