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


'It's plain wrong': House Republicans react to Schumer's speech

House Republicans condemn Schumer's push for Israeli elections as divisive amid regional tensions. Allies' loyalty questioned.

 Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) looks at his notes during a press conference following weekly Senate caucus luncheons at the US Capitol in Washington, US, January 17, 2024.

Jewish Republicans accuse Schumer of 'knifing Israel in the back'

Republican Jewish Coalition criticizes Schumer's call for Israeli elections, while the Jewish Democratic Council of America praises his focus on peace.

 U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) holds a press conference after the Senate passed a continuing resolution to avoid a shutdown of the federal government, in Washington, U.S., November 15, 2023.

Schumer: Netanyahu a major obstacle for peace, Israel must hold elections

Schumer identified Netanyahu as one of four main obstacles to achieving lasting peace in the Middle East.

  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) meets Israeli War Cabinet member Benny Gantz

US Senate unveils $118 billion bipartisan bill to aid Ukraine and Israel, tighten border security

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has said an initial vote on the bill would take place no later than Wednesday, but faces opposition from both sides of the aisle.

 Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) looks at his notes during a press conference following weekly Senate caucus luncheons at the US Capitol in Washington, US, January 17, 2024.

US Senate to take up Israel, Ukraine aid as soon as next week - Schumer

Schumer also said he will discuss US border security with President Joe Biden and Senate Democrats.

 CURRENT US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is among the top Democrats who opposed the 2015 JCPOA.

Sen. Chuck Schumer makes his Broadway debut

In a one-minute-long video posted to his Instagram account, Schumer pops up from the crowd to uproarious applause.

 U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) holds a press conference after the Senate passed a continuing resolution to avoid a shutdown of the federal government, in Washington, U.S., November 15, 2023.

US House Republicans' Israel-only aid bill faces opposition in Senate

Democrats said the Republican bill would be dead on arrival in the Senate, even if it passed the House.

 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.

‘Hamas will be washed away’: Top congressional leaders pledge support for Israel

Each speaker expressed unstinting support for Israel’s war aim, to destroy Hamas. President Joe Biden, who is flying to Israel on Wednesday, has also said that Hamas must be eliminated.

 Visitors walk outside the U.S. Capitol building as House Republicans continue to work to choose a new Speaker of the House, in Washington, U.S., October 16, 2023.

Schumer says US Senate will move quickly on Israel

A confirmation hearing for Jack Lew, the nominee to be the next ambassador to Israel, is scheduled on Wednesday.

 Majority Leader of the US Senate Chuck Schumer (left) with President Isaac Herzog. October 15, 2023

‘As a Jew, I had to visit Hamas victims,' Schumer says in Tel Aviv

Schumer and a four-member bipartisan delegation to Israel met with victims of the attack as well as with top Israeli officials.

 CURRENT US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is among the top Democrats who opposed the 2015 JCPOA.