The Latest Breaking News from Charles E. Schumer

Facing push from restless conservatives, speaker mulls March CR - Roll Call

Speaker Mike Johnson is weighing a six-month stopgap funding measure that would kick the fiscal 2025 appropriations into the next Congress.

Roll Call · Aug 15, 2024

Bipartisan tax package blocked as senators head for exits - Roll Call

The Senate fell short as expected Thursday of the 60 votes needed to start debate on a $79 billion tax bill.

Roll Call · Aug 1, 2024

VP nominee Vance a likely no-show for kid tax break vote - Roll Call

Sen. JD Vance may not be fond of “childless cat ladies,” but he's almost certain to skip this week's vote on a child tax credit bill.

Roll Call · Jul 31, 2024

Names circulate for Finance panel seat if Menendez leaves - Roll Call

​The conviction of Sen. Bob Menendez on bribery charges has renewed interest in who might replace him on the powerful Finance Committee.

Roll Call · Jul 22, 2024

Menendez faces calls to resign after bribery conviction - Roll Call

Democrats called for Sen. Bob Menendez to resign Tuesday after he was convicted on corruption charges.

Roll Call · Jul 16, 2024

Florida federal judge tosses out Trump classified documents case - Roll Call

A Florida federal judge dismissed the case against former President Donald Trump that alleges he mishandled classified documents.

Roll Call · Jul 15, 2024

Photos of the week ending July 12, 2024 - Roll Call

Congress returned to Washington for a chaotic week with Democrats fretting about the president's campaign while the NATO summit was in town.

Roll Call · Jul 12, 2024

With little hope of success, Democrats respond to high-court term - Roll Call

Democrats want to rein in a Supreme Court that gave Trump immunity, threw out a gun control rule and expanded court control over agencies.

Roll Call · Jul 10, 2024

Supreme Court’s ‘Chevron’ ruling means changes for writing laws - Roll Call

A Supreme Court decision Friday left an uncertain and more difficult path for Congress to shape how the federal government carries out laws.

Roll Call · Jun 28, 2024

Peters pitches AI legislation as model for private sector - Roll Call

A Senate proposal would create government procurement standards for artificial intelligence in part by classifying systems according to risk.

Roll Call · Jun 25, 2024