Chuck Schumer rejects calls to step down as Senate Democratic leader

Minority Leader Chuck Schumer vowed that he won't step aside as the chamber's top Democrat after criticism of his move to help pass a Republican funding bill.

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‘I’m not stepping down’: Chuck Schumer defies Democrats’ calls over funding bill

Party leader faces backlash over his decision to support Republican-led bill to avoid government shutdown. Chuck Schumer defied calls to give up the top Democratic position in the Senate after he ...
The Guardian - 2d
Democrat calls for Schumer’s removal over support of Republican funding bill

Maryland’s Glenn Ivey is first Democratic lawmaker to publicly demand that the Senate minority leader step down. A Democratic congressman has become the first to publicly call for Chuck Schumer ...
The Guardian - 6d
Charlamagne tha God: Schumer, Jeffries should step down

Radio host Charlamagne tha God on Friday slammed Democrats leadership in Congress, calling for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) to ...
The Hill - Mar. 15
Sen. Schumer faces growing calls to step aside for new leadership

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is defiant as there are growing calls for him to step aside to make way for new leadership in the Democratic party. “We need new leadership, and the time is ...
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Maryland Democrat: Time for Senate Dems to pick new leader

Maryland Rep. Glenn Ivey (D) suggested that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) should step down from leadership during a raucous town hall on Tuesday following Schumer's vote in support ...
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Ivey on whether Schumer should step down: 'We'll see'

Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.) on Wednesday commented further on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-N.Y.) leadership, a day after he discussed “a new leader” for Senate Democrats. “So, yes or no, ...
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Democrats Call Chuck Schumer’s Senate Leadership Into Question

Leaders in the upper chamber of Congress occasionally have to take a political beating to protect their members in tough spots, like the showdown over government funding.
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Schumer says he is not stepping down after CR vote pushback

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said he will not step down from his position amid calls for him to do so after voting to advance a GOP-crafted funding bill. During an interview on ...
The Hill - 2d
Trump administration updates: Schumer continues to face calls for new leadership

Chuck Schumer has no plans to step aside as Senate minority leader as criticism of his and Democrats' ineffectiveness in combatting Trump's agenda continues.
ABC News - 1d
Schumer says he’s ‘not stepping down’ despite Democratic pressures

In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) says he will not step down as the leader of his caucus despite growing concerns from his party after he supported a ...
NBC News - 2d
Grassroots Democratic group calls for Schumer to resign as minority leader

Pass the Torch, a grassroots Democratic group that called for former President Biden to step out of the 2024 presidential race, is now calling for Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to resign as minority ...
The Hill - Mar. 14
Schumer apologizes for calling Republicans 'bastards'

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer quickly apologized for calling Republicans "bastards" on live television while criticizing their stopgap funding plan, which he will vote in favor of rather ...
The Hill - Mar. 14
Chuck Schumer says he won't block Republican funding bill amid Democratic divisions over shutdown strategy

WASHINGTON — Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N
NBC News - Mar. 13
Dozens of House Democrats pen letters to Schumer urging him to reject CR

Dozens of House Democrats signed on to a pair of letters to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Friday, urging him to oppose the House GOP’s government funding bill as the upper ...
The Hill - Mar. 14
Schumer defends vote to avert shutdown and his position as Senate Democratic leader

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer defends his vote with Republicans to keep the government open and his position as leader in an appearance on “The View” on Tuesday.
ABC News - 6d
Democrat Bennet on Schumer: ‘It’s important … to know when it’s time to go’

Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet (Colo.) didn’t call on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to resign from his leadership position but argued it’s important “to know when it’s time to go.” ...
The Hill - 5d
Schumer defends funding vote: 'I'm the best leader for the Senate'

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday defended his vote on the yearlong spending bill last week and his spot atop the Senate Democratic caucus, maintaining that he has no plans ...
The Hill - Mar. 18
Youth organizations slam Schumer's leadership: 'Fight for us or step aside'

A coalition of progressive young voter groups this week blasted Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), calling for the party to "change course now" and take a stronger stance against the ...
The Hill - 5d
Chuck Schumer postpones book events due to 'security concerns' amid Democratic backlash over shutdown fight

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is postponing several events across the country this week to promote his new book amid Democratic backlash to his handling of last week's government funding fight.
NBC News - Mar. 17
Likely Michigan Senate candidate: It's time for Schumer to step back

Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D), a likely candidate for her state's open U.S. Senate seat, said she thinks it’s time for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to step back. “I ...
The Hill - 4h
Schumer says Democrats will block GOP funding bill, raising shutdown alert

Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Wednesday that Senate Democrats will not provide the votes to pass the House-approved deal to fund the government.
ABC News - Mar. 13
Schumer faces Democratic fury as Senate clears path to avert shutdown

Presented by National Council on Aging — Democrats are raging against Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer hours before a shutdown deadline. {beacon} Evening Report Friday, March 14 | By Jonathan ...
The Hill - Mar. 14
Schumer in toughest fight of Senate leadership career

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) is facing the toughest fight of his Senate leadership career amid sharp attacks from his party’s base over his vote to advance a House ...
The Hill - Mar. 18
Schumer defends voting for GOP funding bill amid some Democrats' calls for new party leadership

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is defending his controversial pivot to support Republicans' spending bill last week, telling "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday that voting against the plan would be ...
CBS News - Mar. 18
House Democratic leader Jeffries pushes back on divisions with Senate Democrats

Even so, he declined to express support for Senate Democratic Leader Schumer.
ABC News - Mar. 14
Sen. Chris Murphy says he supports Chuck Schumer as leader but Democrats must change tactics

Sen. Chris Murphy says he still has confidence in Minority Leader Chuck Schumer but Democrats must change tactics in combatting Trump's agenda
NBC News - Mar. 16
Schumer: Democrats have 'a real direction now'

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), who has been the target of scathing criticism from members of his own party after voting for a Republican-drafted stopgap spending bill that cut ...
The Hill - Mar. 17
Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend

Chuck Schumer dismissed calls from Democrats to step down. Protesters gathered at Tesla dealerships to denounce Elon Musk.
NBC News - 1d
Sen. Chuck Schumer on Israeli strikes, his leadership in the Senate and new book

Sen. Chuck Schumer joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the new Israeli strikes on Gaza, his leadership in the Senate and his new book, "Antisemitism in America: A Warning." In the book, he calls the ...
CBS News - Mar. 18
‘The Interview’: Chuck Schumer on Democrats, Antisemitism and His Shutdown Retreat

The Senate minority leader discusses the backlash to his vote on the Republican spending bill, how he sees his role within the party and his new book.
The New York Times - Mar. 16
Fallout continues from Schumer's support for GOP bill

Some House and Senate Democrats appear divided over Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's decision to help Republicans avoid a government shutdown. Nine other Democrats joined Sen. Schumer in ...
CBS News - Mar. 17
Democratic anger over 'Schumer surrender' shows party's deep divisions on how to take on Trump

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer finds himself sharply at odds with many members of his caucus, fellow Democrats in the House and liberal activists.
NBC News - Mar. 14
GOP senator: Schumer 'about as popular as chlamydia' among Democrats

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) applauded Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) for voting in favor of the GOP-authored continuing resolution (CR) while noting the sharp division it drove between the ...
The Hill - 4d
Chuck Schumer Isn’t Jewish Like the Pope Isn’t Catholic

Derided by the MAGA right and yelled at by the far left, the Senate Democratic leader is inhabiting a very Jewish place right now.
The New York Times - 6d
Schumer to vote for GOP spending bill amid Democratic divisions

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says that he is ready to advance Republicans’ funding bill to avert a government shutdown. It marks a major reversal from two days ago and the strategy is ...
NBC News - Mar. 14
Democrats react to Schumer's plan to vote for GOP funding bill

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is surprising a lot of Democrats with his move to vote for the Republican funding bill in order to avoid a looming government shutdown. Moderator of Meet the ...
NBC News - Mar. 14
Democrats react to Schumer supporting Republican push to avoid a government shutdown

Democratic lawmakers are reacting to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer planning to vote to keep the government funded through a continuing resolution presented by Republicans in Congress. CBS ...
CBS News - Mar. 14
Van Jones on Democrats' 'volcanic anger' with Schumer: 'We need alpha energy'

CNN political commentator Van Jones weighed in on the “volcanic anger” Democrats have with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) after he voted to advance the GOP-backed spending bill, ...
The Hill - Mar. 15
Fallout continues among Democrats over Schumer support for GOP spending bill

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has faced criticism from other Democrats for his decision to break with the party and vote to advance a continuing resolution to fund the government last week. ...
CBS News - Mar. 18

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