Tag: Chuck Schumer

"President Trump's pattern continues: Tough talk on China, but weaker action than anyone could ever imagine," Schumer said. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Chuck Schumer dismisses Trump executive order on China: ‘Weaker action than anyone could ever imagine’

Al Weaver · August 14, 2017 8:13 pm

For the tax plan backed by President Trump, the most Democratic votes Sen. Mitch McConnell could hope for is three. The state of affairs is attributable partly to the Democratic Party moving left on taxes as the Republican Party has moved right, as well as the greater influence of liberal Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Mitch McConnell faces dug-in Democrats on tax reform

Joseph Lawler · August 13, 2017 4:01 am

Top Democrats Knock Trump for ‘Fire and Fury’ Threat Against North Korea

Jenna Lifhits · August 9, 2017 5:45 pm

The House Freedom Caucus has signaled it wants spending cuts in exchange for supporting a debt ceiling increase. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Shutdown risk grows as both parties balk on debt ceiling hike

Susan Ferrechio · August 8, 2017 4:01 am

The pushback could play a key role in landing enough political support for a short-term bipartisan deal to stabilize Obamacare's exchanges. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Democrats, some Republicans fight ‘bailout’ label for Obamacare payments

Robert King · August 8, 2017 4:01 am

The 2018 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, which allocates funding to NOAA, was introduced into the House in July. The House Appropriations Committee said that NOAA would receive $4.97 billion -- $710 million less than it currently receives.
(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Chuck Schumer: Congress needs to fund satellites because of ‘stronger’ weather

Matthew Trunko · August 7, 2017 8:54 pm

The Health Care Options for All Act, from Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., is somewhat similar to an often-cited proposal by Republicans, which would enable people to buy their coverage across state lines, but it's not clear whether it would receive bipartisan support. Outside experts caution that some hurdles would need to be worked out. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Claire McCaskill turns to Congress’ healthcare as a solution for counties without Obamacare insurers

Kimberly Leonard · August 6, 2017 4:01 am

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell moved the nominations in a large package agreed to by voice vote, meaning no senators objected. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate confirms 65 Trump nominees on last day before August break

Susan Ferrechio · August 3, 2017 7:15 pm

"I grew up Nancy D'Alesandro, in Baltimore, Maryland; in Little Italy; in a very devout Catholic family; fiercely patriotic; proud of our town and heritage, and staunchly Democratic," Rep. Nancy Pelosi told the Washington Post when Democrats struggled over the inclusion of pro-lifers into their party. "Most of those people -- my family, extended family -- are not pro-choice. You think I'm kicking them out of the Democratic Party?" (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

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There’s a reason Democrats can’t agree on whether to exclude pro-life people from the party

Emily Jashinsky · August 2, 2017 6:41 pm

"We look at things on the merits, and the problem is President Trump has talked a good game and done virtually nothing on trade but study it," Schumer, D-N.Y., said at an event laying out Democrats' goals on trade policy. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Chuck Schumer: Trump has done ‘nothing on trade’

Al Weaver · August 2, 2017 4:33 pm

McConnell also announced Tuesday that the GOP would push for a tax reform bill without any help from Democrats. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Mitch McConnell: GOP, Democrats have to resolve debt ceiling ‘together’

Susan Ferrechio · August 1, 2017 7:48 pm

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is calling on President Trump to block the sale of a company founded by ousted White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci, along with most other major Chinese investment in the U.S. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Chuck Schumer asks Trump to block China from buying Anthony Scaramucci’s company

Joel Gehrke · August 1, 2017 4:08 pm