Schumer, Facing Backlash for Not Forcing a Shutdown, Says He’ll Take ‘the Bullets’
Privately, many Senate Democrats conceded that their leader was doing his job by protecting his members from a tough vote and making a politically painful decision. But the backlash from his party was intense.
The day after angering many Democrats’ by backing a Republican spending bill, Schumer argued that he can still lead his party ...
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said he would back a Republican-led stopgap bill to avert a government shutdown, 24 ...
Trump repeated a campaign refrain Wednesday when he called Schumer a "Palestinian." Schumer is the highest-ranking elected ...
Republican lawmakers are fielding critical questions on the economy. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer may face backlash for the short-term spending bill passed by the Senate Friday afternoon.
Schumer has defended his vote to keep the government running as the best of two bad choices aimed at not ceding Trump and ...
Democrats blast Schumer for backing GOP shutdown bill, accusing surrender to Trump’s spending cuts. Explore the fallout and D.C. budget impacts.
The five-term senator shrugged off the prospect of a primary challenge that could cost him his job and said he was doing the right thing.
A government shutdown has officially been averted, as President Donald Trump signs the continuing resolution into law.
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