Chuck Schumer says a 'lawless' Trump has caused a constitutional crisis
Schumer said during an interview with "Meet the Press" that "democracy is at risk" following Trump’s attacks on the judiciary and calls to impeach a judge who ruled against him.
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Schumer says America is in a constitutional crisis: ‘Our democracy is at risk’
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer tells Kristen Welker he believes America is in a constitutional crisis amid President Trump’s calls to impeach a ...NBC News - 22h -
Are We in a Constitutional Crisis?
Adam Liptak, who covers the Supreme Court for The New York Times, says the right question is not whether there is a constitutional crisis, but rather how much damage it will cause and how the ...The New York Times - 47m -
Defiance and Threats in Deportation Case Renew Fear of Constitutional Crisis
Legal scholars say that the nation has reached a tipping point and that the right question is not whether there is a crisis, but rather how much damage it will cause.The New York Times - 2d -
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 agendaNBC News - 5d -
Is the Trump conflict with judges a constitutional crisis? What to know
Legal experts warn that the country is sliding toward a constitutional crisis as President Donald Trump openly defies the federal courts.ABC News - 6h -
Chuck Schumer to vote for Republican funding bill to avert shutdown
Minority leader laments ‘Hobson’s choice’ but says shutdown would give Trump and Musk ‘carte blanche’. The Senate minority leader, Chuck Schumer, said on Thursday he would vote for a ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Conservative former federal judge says Trump has ‘declared war’ on US rule of law
J Michael Luttig said a constitutional crisis is brewing due to Trump’s defiance of a court order over deportations. Never miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key ...The Guardian - 2d -
Chuck Schumer says he won't block Republican funding bill amid Democratic divisions over shutdown strategy
WASHINGTON — Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NNBC News - Mar. 13 -
Jeffries says he has confidence in Schumer going forward
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Tuesday that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) should remain at the top of the party ranks despite the outcry over his support for a ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump clash with courts on Venezuela flights cues concerns of constitutional crisis
The Trump administration’s removal of more than 130 Venezuelans amid a court battle to block their deportation has ignited alarm it may have violated a court order barring its use of the Alien ...The Hill - 3d -
Putin says he's open to ceasefire, but wants to eliminate 'causes of this crisis'
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he is open to a 30-day ceasefire, as proposed by the U.S., but suggested vague terms for his support, including wanting to eliminate the root “causes of this ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
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 -
Conor McGregor’s Trump meeting was ‘sinister’, says Irish rape crisis centre
Charity’s CEO says visit could help rebuild fighter’s reputation after he was found liable for rape in civil case. An Irish rape crisis charity has complained about Conor McGregor’s meeting with ...The Guardian - 2d -
Is Trump above the law?
Legal experts say the president’s willingness to defy America’s judiciary threatens a constitutional crisisFinancial Times - 2d -
DOJ seeks to boot judge questioning Trump deportations, lawyer warns of 'constitutional crisis'
The Trump administration has used the wartime Alien Enemies Act to deport hundreds of alleged Venezuelan gang members to Central America.CNBC - 3d -
Why Schumer says he will vote to pass a Republican-led government funding resolution
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says he will vote to pass a Republican-led government funding resolution. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more on his reasoning.CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Panic politics: Law professors' umpteenth 'constitutional crisis' falls flat
"Constitutional crisis" is the new way for law professors to express political disagreement.The Hill - Mar. 8 -
What to know after Schumer says he'll vote for GOP bill to avert government shutdown
Just a day after saying Republicans didn't have the votes to pass their continuing resolution, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says he'll vote to keep the government open. Congress has until ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Trump congratulates Schumer for doing ‘right thing’ on CR
President Trump on Friday congratulated Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) for opting to vote to advance the House-Republican drafted six-month government funding bill, despite pushback ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Schumer calls for vote on new continuing resolution to avoid government shutdown
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says Republican senators don't have the votes to pass the GOP spending bill that was approved by the House and is instead pushing for a vote on a separate ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
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 -
Why the Trump administration is wrong about an energy crisis in the US: Experts
The Trump administration has expended a lot of energy into sparking the idea that there is a looming energy crisis in the U.S.ABC News - Mar. 13 -
Democrats face demands to step up their opposition to Trump at fiery town halls
The base’s frustration with the party has mounted following the government funding fight, as Democratic lawmakers seek distance from Chuck Schumer.NBC News - 1d -
Trump Has Gone From Unconstitutional to Anti-Constitutional
Where all this goes is still up to us.The New York Times - 2d -
Chuck E. Cheese says goodbye to animatronics with new changes
Chuck E. Cheese has long been a premier destination for parties as the largest arcade operator in the world. Now, the franchise is evolving for guests growing up in the digital age with a new menu, ...NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Jeffries: Schumer and I agree on 'overwhelming majority of issues'
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) downplayed any disunity between him and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), saying Sunday that they agree on the “overwhelming majority of ...The Hill - 4d -
Schumer says he will vote yes on GOP funding bill
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called it a “Hobson’s choice” and that the Republican bill is a “terrible option” but indicated he would vote yes on the funding bill to prevent a government ...NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Murphy backs Schumer's leadership but says caucus must 'change our tactics' to be effective
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) backed Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's (D-N.Y.) leadership on Sunday but said the caucus "must change our tactics" to be effective. “I still support Senator ...The Hill - 4d -
Schumer says he'll vote for GOP funding bill, other Democrats criticize plan
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says he'll vote in favor of House Republicans' stopgap funding bill as Congress barrels toward the deadline to avert a government shutdown. Siobhan Hughes, ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Sen. Chris Murphy says he supports Schumer as leader but Democrats need to change their ‘tactics’
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) says Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) “can lead this caucus” but Democrats “need to have a conversation” about standing up to Republicans more effectively.NBC News - 5d -
‘We are going to continue to work’ with Schumer, says House Dem campaign cmte. chair
Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.) says House Democrats will continue to work with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer following the backlash from his decision to support the Republican-backed ...NBC News - 21h -
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 - 4d -
Jon Stewart knocks Schumer on CR: 'Total capitulation' to Trump, GOP
Jon Stewart is railing against Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for voting last week to advance a GOP-crafted funding bill, suggesting the New York Democrat led a "total capitulation" to ...The Hill - 3d -
Chuck Schumer postpones book tour stops amid shutdown vote backlash
Senate majority leader cites security concerns as fury grows over New Yorker’s support for Republican funding bill. US politics live – latest updates The Senate minority leader, Chuck Schumer ...The Guardian - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 -
Schumer on voting for funding bill: Trump, Musk 'damage' could be 'much worse' under shutdown
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said in a Sunday podcast episode that “damage” from President Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk could be “much worse” under a government shutdown. ...The Hill - 4d -
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 - 23h -
Ocasio-Cortez knocks Schumer over spending bill support
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York has been on the airwaves making it clear she strongly disagrees with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and other Democrats who are backing the ...CBS News - 6d
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Trump and Pentagon officials deny Elon Musk got China war plan briefing
Tech billionaire and Trump adviser Elon Musk is scheduled to visit the Pentagon on Friday for a briefing that will include a discussion on China, according to three defense officials.NBC News - 7h -
Fired, rehired and baffled: Confusion reigns for thousands of reinstated federal workers
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Small Business Association to oversee student loans, Trump says
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