Tag: Chuck Schumer

Lawmakers will weigh adopting the sanctions as Congress begins to delve deeper into Russia's efforts to undermine the presidential election and whether Russian operatives collaborated with officials working for President Trump's campaign. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)

Senate advances bill that could sanction Russia over 2016 election

Susan Ferrechio · June 7, 2017 6:15 pm

President Trump wants to penalize so-called sanctuary cities, or jurisdictions that do not cooperate with federal immigration officials. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Legislative agenda stalled, Trump revives infrastructure plans

Sarah Bedford, Alex Pappas · June 6, 2017 4:01 am

Trump's $1 trillion infrastructure proposal would use only $200 billion in federal funds. The rest would come from the private sector. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Chuck Schumer predicts nationwide tolls under Trump’s infrastructure plan

Susan Ferrechio · June 5, 2017 3:16 pm

Trump was criticized for signing a waiver on Thursday that suspends the embassy's move to Jerusalem for six months. (AP)

Sean Spicer: Moving the US Embassy to Jerusalem a ‘when,’ not an ‘if’

Leah DePiero · June 2, 2017 7:31 pm

"Future generations will look back on President Trump's decision as one of the worst policy moves made in the 21st century because of the huge damage to our economy, our environment and our geopolitical standing." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Energy and Environment

Schumer: Trump withdrawal from Paris deal a ‘devastating failure of historic proportions’

Al Weaver · June 1, 2017 8:09 pm

Trump promised when he campaigned for the presidency to move the embassy to Jerusalem if he won. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Schumer ‘disappointed’ Trump won’t move Israeli embassy

Susan Ferrechio · June 1, 2017 7:05 pm

Nearly three-quarters of U.S.-based economists also oppose the $15 federal minimum wage that Democrat leaders endorsed. (Glen Stubbe/Star Tribune via AP)

Beltway Confidential

Top Democrats just endorsed a $15 minimum wage, but don’t even pay their own interns that much

Akash Chougule · May 25, 2017 7:34 pm

The minimum wage would be raised from $7.25 to $15, a stark change for the Democratic Party, which was promoting an increase to $10.50 in 2015. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Democrats officially introduce $15 minimum wage bill

Sean Higgins · May 25, 2017 5:38 pm

Democrats will hold town hall meetings next week to rally against GOP efforts to repeal and replace Obamacare. Congress is set to depart for the week-long recess at the end of the week. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Chuck Schumer: CBO report shows Trumpcare is a ‘nightmare’

Susan Ferrechio · May 24, 2017 9:49 pm

Sens. Chuck Schumer, right, and Ben Cardin suggested leaving the Paris climate deal would hurt American businesses in the long run. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Senate Democrats urge Trump to keep U.S. in Paris climate pact

Susan Ferrechio · May 24, 2017 3:07 pm

A vote could possibly come this week. (AP)

Schumer compares Trump budget to comic book villain

Kimberly Leonard · May 23, 2017 5:35 pm

Schumer said the panels should have access to notes written by either President Trump or Comey and should be able to obtain a memo Comey wrote that suggested Trump attempted to pressure him to drop and FBI probe into ousted national security advisor Mike Flynn. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

National Security

Schumer: Mueller appointment should not impede congressional Russia probe

Susan Ferrechio · May 22, 2017 8:11 pm