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 Republican spending bill.
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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.NBC News - 2d -
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 -
Chuck Schumer is in a real shutdown mess. Can he lead Democrats out of it?
Despite pressure from the left to hold firm, some Democratic senators seem headed for an off-ramp.Politico - Mar. 12 -
‘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 - 1d -
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, ...The Hill - 5d -
Schumer defends leadership amid pressure to step aside
Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist to preview her conversation with Sen. Chuck Schumer about the growing frustration with Democratic leadership for not ...NBC News - 2d -
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 -
Schumer says he will vote to advance GOP spending bill, lowering threat of shutdown
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) announced on the Senate floor Thursday that he plans to vote to advance a House-passed six-month government funding bill, despite the strong opposition ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
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 - Mar. 16 -
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 -
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 - Mar. 16 -
Democrats look to save face in shutdown battle
Senate Democrats say privately that they will not allow the government to shut down on Saturday, despite growing pressure from activists and liberal lawmakers who want them to kill a GOP-crafted ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
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 -
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 -
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 - 6d -
Schumer ‘missed the moment’ to stand up to GOP, says House Democrat
Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.) says Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) “miss the moment” to use the leverage he had to stand up to the Trump administration. Rep. Ivey also wouldn’t rule out the ...NBC News - 3d -
Schumer backs down, Democrats seethe
In today's issue: Trump praises Schumer ... Progressives fume ... Senators’ game plan ... Tim Walz tours GOP districts {beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Friday. Happy Pi Day, my friends! 🥧🍕 Several ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Malaysia to crack down on Nvidia chip flows under US pressure
Trade minister says Washington suspects high-end semiconductors are making it to China despite trade controlsFinancial Times - 1d -
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 ...NBC News - 1d -
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 -
GOP plan to avoid a partial shutdown gains support from a crucial Democrat
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a New York Democrat, says he supports voting for a GOP plan that would avoid a partial government shutdown. It's not clear how many Senate Democrats will join ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
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Chuck Schumer dismissed calls from Democrats to step down. Protesters gathered at Tesla dealerships to denounce Elon Musk.NBC News - 1d -
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 ...The Hill - 6d -
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 - 4d -
Ocasio-Cortez on Schumer saying he'll vote to advance CR: 'Deep sense of outrage and betrayal'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) slammed Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) for saying he would vote to advance the House-passed continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government, ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
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 -
Nissan's chief executive steps down, insider with Mexico experience gets tapped
Japanese automaker Nissan says its chief executive, Makoto Uchida, is stepping downABC News - Mar. 11 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Amtrak CEO steps down amid Musk calls to privatize
Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner said Wednesday he would resign from his post in an effort to resolve concerns from the Trump administration. “I am stepping down as CEO to ensure that Amtrak continues to ...The Hill - 5d -
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 -
Hamilton does not feel pressure to 'prove anything'
Before starting his Ferrari career at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton says he does not feel any pressure to prove himself.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
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 -
‘Absolutely Ridiculous’: Democrats Seethe at Schumer for Backing G.O.P. Spending Bill
Senator Chuck Schumer, the minority leader, continued to face criticism from members of his own party after he reversed course and allowed the stopgap spending bill to come to a vote.The New York Times - Mar. 16 -
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 -
Clyburn says he thought Senate Dems were 'on board' with opposing funding bill: 'What happened?'
Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) said he doesn’t know what happened late last week that resulted in Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and nine other Senate Democrats voting to advance the ...The Hill - Mar. 17
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