The Latest Breaking News from Chuck Schumer

New Jan. 6 footage shows Pelosi, leaders as crisis unfolded

Never-before-seen video footage played Thursday by the House Jan. 6 committee shows House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other congressional leaders, including Republican allies of Donald Trump, responding anxiously — and angrily — to the insurrection at the Capitol

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2022

Jan. 6 panel shows new footage of congressional leaders scrambling for security help

Thursday's hearing revealed new video footage of members of Congress working the phones from secure locations, interspersed with scenes of rioters chanting outside.

WEKU · Oct 13, 2022

Five key takeaways from ninth January 6 committee hearing

Panel votes to subpoena Donald Trump, saying former president is ‘at the centre’ of what happened at the US Capitol.

Al Jazeera · Oct 13, 2022

Chuck Schumer says ‘NOPEC’ bill targeting OPEC is on the table

WASHINGTON — Legislation that would allow the U.S. to sue OPEC nations is being considered as a possible response to the oil cartel’s production cut this week that benefited Russian President Vladimir Putin, said Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Thursday.

Tribune News Service · Oct 7, 2022

New Poll: Majority Of U.S. Voters Support Federal Marijuana Legalization, But Do Politicians Care?

A majority of U.S. voters support federal marijuana legalization, a new Morning Consult/Politico survey shows.

Benzinga · Oct 6, 2022

Bipartisan Cannabis Research Bill Could Cause 'Dire Unintended Consequences' For Industry, Reform Groups Say

Recently, the Global Alliance for Cannabis Commerce (GACC) and Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP) sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) expressing their support for streamlining can

Benzinga · Oct 5, 2022

Feds must crack down on cyberattacks, Sen. Schumer says

In the wake of hacks of big companies like American Airlines and DoorDash, the federal government needs to boost cybersecurity for consumers, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said.

Tribune News Service · Oct 2, 2022

9/11 survivors upset latest legislation doesn’t include $3B for World Trade Center health program funding gap

WASHINGTON – By a vote of 400–31, the “Fairness for 9/11 Families Act” was approved by the House on Friday, leaving many survivors and responders wondering why a similar bill is not advancing to shore up their underfunded health program.

Tribune News Service · Sep 30, 2022

Marijuana Reform Bill Needs Approval From This GOP Senator To Reach Biden's Desk, Why Does He Oppose It?

Following a push from researchers associated with the

Benzinga · Sep 30, 2022

Congress barrels toward "extremely busy" lame-duck session

The prospect of a Republican majority could leave Democrats with a short runway for their top priorities.

Axios · Sep 30, 2022