The Latest Breaking News from Chuck Schumer

Biden administration to push congress for $6.4 billion in aid to Ukraine - Schumer

The Biden Administration will ask Congress for $6.4 billion dollars in economic and military aid to help Ukraine as it fights the Russian invasion, Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Sunday.

Reuters · Feb 27, 2022

White House confirms plans for direct sanctions on Putin and Lavrov – as it happened

Psaki confirms sanctions on Russian president and foreign minister – follow all the latest news

The Guardian - US · Feb 25, 2022

Heart of the Primaries 2022, Democrats-Issue 11

In this issue: Ohio, NY Democratic parties weigh in on statewide races, Schumer backs Bowman in NY-16

Ballotpedia · Feb 24, 2022

Vexation, victory claims as Dems face their limits in Senate

Democrats have conflicting views of what they're accomplishing in the 50-50 Senate and of how to take advantage of their control on the chamber

The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2022

Schumer and Manchin’s relationship has crumbled over Build Back Better

Both senators — and their staffs — quietly question whether the other side can be trusted.

Axios · Feb 10, 2022

Schumer endorses the push to ban stock trades in Congress

WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer endorsed banning stock trading by members of Congress, giving additional momentum to an idea that’s being pushed by progressive Democrats and conservative Republicans alike.

Tribune News Service · Feb 9, 2022

U.S. lawmakers closer to agreement on Russia sanctions bill -Schumer

U.S. lawmakers negotiating a Russia sanctions bill were getting "closer and closer" to an agreement, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Feb 8, 2022

Sen. Chuck Schumer To File Cannabis Legalization Bill In April, Welcomes GOP Support

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and fellow Sens. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) 

Benzinga · Feb 7, 2022

Sen. Schumer plans to pass legislation that decriminalizes marijuana on a federal level

NEW YORK — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer renewed his calls on Friday for the federal decriminalization of marijuana, gathering some of his congressional buds in lower Manhattan to make his case after working to roll up Republican support over the past several months.

Tribune News Service · Feb 5, 2022

Schumer to intensify push for decriminalizing marijuana on a federal level

NEW YORK — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer renewed his calls on Friday for the federal decriminalization of marijuana, gathering some of his congressional colleagues in lower Manhattan to make his case after working to gain Republican support over the past several months.

Tribune News Service · Feb 4, 2022