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Donald Trump told Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer he would unfreeze billions in New York City infrastructure funding if Schumer backs renaming Dulles Airport and Penn Station after him. The demand follows a previous $18 billion funding freeze on NYC projects, including a major subway expansion, and comes as Trump pursues branding moves, though the legality of such renamings remains unclear.
Schumer warned that the House GOP’s SAVE Act, a voter-ID measure, would be dead on arrival in the Senate and could scuttle a bipartisan funding package meant to avert a partial government shutdown, as Republicans insist on attaching it to the two-week funding extension.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's visibility and local presence in New York have declined amid mounting challenges in Washington and internal party disagreements, raising questions about his political future and potential for a 2028 reelection.
The article criticizes Chuck Schumer's leadership as ineffective and uninspiring, highlighting his role in recent Democratic setbacks like the government shutdown and his long-standing ties to corporate interests, arguing that he embodies the party's worst tendencies and should be replaced for the Democratic Party to succeed.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer faces internal and external criticism over his handling of a bipartisan shutdown deal, with liberals demanding his resignation, but he remains focused on the 2026 midterms and potential to regain Senate majority, while maintaining his leadership position amid ongoing party debates.
The Senate has passed a government funding deal, with House votes upcoming, amid internal Democratic disagreements over ACA subsidies, and some members criticizing Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. The article also touches on FDA's removal of a warning on hormone therapy and features a Veterans Day reflection from a Marine Corps chaplain.
Senate leader Chuck Schumer faces criticism from within his party after Democrats voted with Republicans to end the government shutdown without securing healthcare subsidy extensions, highlighting internal party divisions and calls for his replacement from progressive members.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer faces significant backlash from his own party after voting against a government funding bill, with critics citing a lack of strategic planning and leadership, amid ongoing Democratic infighting and concerns about his future leadership.
MoveOn is calling for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to step down due to perceived weak leadership and dissatisfaction among progressive Democrats following a government shutdown and recent election results, with around 80% of surveyed members supporting his resignation. Despite some Democratic leaders defending Schumer, the push for new leadership reflects ongoing tensions within the party.
A growing number of Democrats and grassroots groups are calling for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to resign due to his perceived failure to effectively lead during recent government shutdown negotiations, though he still retains support from key figures like House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
A group of eight Senate Democrats teamed up with Republicans to pass a deal to reopen the government without extending ACA subsidies, causing criticism from progressive groups and some Democratic candidates who demand stronger opposition to the GOP and leadership change, especially calling for Schumer's resignation.
Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna has called for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to be replaced, criticizing his leadership during the recent government shutdown deal, and citing a disconnect with the party's base and effectiveness in leadership.
Senator Chuck Schumer faces increasing calls to step down as Senate Democratic leader after a vote to end the government shutdown saw some Democrats voting against his wishes, highlighting internal party divisions and leadership challenges amid a turbulent political climate.
Eight Democratic senators voted for a deal to end the 40-day government shutdown, causing outrage among progressives and critics who felt it lacked sufficient concessions on health care tax credits. The deal includes provisions to reverse layoffs, restore food assistance funding, and promote bipartisan spending negotiations, but faces opposition from Republicans and some Democrats, leading to internal party tensions and calls for leadership changes.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has not endorsed Democratic NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, contrasting with other Democratic leaders, amid ongoing election developments and political strategies across Congress and the White House.