Here's how long the government shutdown could go on
This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.
This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.
Trump to meet with Congressional Dem leaders amid shutdown fight
President Donald Trump plans to accept an invitation from top Congressional Democrats to meet and discuss a solution for avoiding a government shutdown, according to POLITICO.
President Donald Trump plans to accept an invitation from top Congressional Democrats to meet and discuss a solution for avoiding a government shutdown, according to POLITICO.
Sen. Schumer introducing banking act for cannabis businesses
The SAFER Banking Act aims to give licensed businesses that sell cannabis access to federal financial institutions and insurance companies.
The SAFER Banking Act aims to give licensed businesses that sell cannabis access to federal financial institutions and insurance companies.
RSV cases surge in NYC area
Respiratory syncytial virus infection (RSV) cases have nearly doubled in the New York City area since October. The number of cases is overwhelming hospitals.
Respiratory syncytial virus infection (RSV) cases have nearly doubled in the New York City area since October. The number of cases is overwhelming hospitals.
Sen. Chuck Schumer reelected in New York
U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer has been elected to a fifth term, easily defeating a little-known Republican political commentator. Schumer is the Senate majority leader and will keep that post only if the Democrats retain control of the chamber after Tuesday's election.
U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer has been elected to a fifth term, easily defeating a little-known Republican political commentator. Schumer is the Senate majority leader and will keep that post only if the Democrats retain control of the chamber after Tuesday's election.
Election 2022: Schumer endorses Nadler in NY House race
Calling him a "critical partner," U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer endorsed Rep. Jerry Nadler in his contentious primary contest against Rep. Carolyn Maloney.
Calling him a "critical partner," U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer endorsed Rep. Jerry Nadler in his contentious primary contest against Rep. Carolyn Maloney.
Schumer, NY officials decry ghost guns after deadly Bronx shooting
Lawmakers are calling for action to regulate the sale of 'ghost guns,' after an 'explosion' of them being recovered across New York City.
Lawmakers are calling for action to regulate the sale of 'ghost guns,' after an 'explosion' of them being recovered across New York City.
Schumer escalates pressure on Biden to cancel student loans in 2022
The Senate majority leader has called on the Biden administration to cancel student loans in a series of Twitter posts over the past several weeks. While some borrowers have qualified for a loan discharge through the PSLF program, most debtors haven't yet benefited from forgiveness.
The Senate majority leader has called on the Biden administration to cancel student loans in a series of Twitter posts over the past several weeks. While some borrowers have qualified for a loan discharge through the PSLF program, most debtors haven't yet benefited from forgiveness.
South Bronx residents, leaders call for capping Cross-Bronx Expressway
Exhaust fumes from the heavily traveled Cross-Bronx Expressway have contributed to increased asthma rates in surrounding neighborhoods over the half-century since Robert Moses's plan for the highway disrupted and dislocated communities of color.
Exhaust fumes from the heavily traveled Cross-Bronx Expressway have contributed to increased asthma rates in surrounding neighborhoods over the half-century since Robert Moses's plan for the highway disrupted and dislocated communities of color.
Debt ceiling: Deal reached with GOP on short-term fix, Schumer says
A debt ceiling deal that would temporarily raise the limit through December has been reached with Republicans, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said.
A debt ceiling deal that would temporarily raise the limit through December has been reached with Republicans, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said.
Schumer calls for federal help to kill mosquitoes in NY amid cases of West Nile Virus
"New York is itching to end this mosquito problem and we are going to provide the dollars so we can scratch that itch," Schumer said.
"New York is itching to end this mosquito problem and we are going to provide the dollars so we can scratch that itch," Schumer said.
Sens. Schumer, Gillibrand push for funding for weather warning systems
New York Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are pushing for $33 million in federal funding to upgrade weather warning systems across the state and the country.
New York Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are pushing for $33 million in federal funding to upgrade weather warning systems across the state and the country.
Schumer, Senate Dems unveil proposal to federally decriminalize marijuana
The legislation would remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, which would expunge the records of people with nonviolent offenses tied to marijuana.
The legislation would remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, which would expunge the records of people with nonviolent offenses tied to marijuana.
Schumer wants NRA investigated for bankruptcy fraud
A judge rejected the NRA’s bankruptcy case in May, ruling the nonprofit organization had not acted in good faith.
A judge rejected the NRA’s bankruptcy case in May, ruling the nonprofit organization had not acted in good faith.
Buttigieg tours Hudson River rail tunnel; Gateway project gains steam
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg toured the century-old rail tunnel connecting New York and New Jersey Monday as a long-delayed project to build a new tunnel gains steam.
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg toured the century-old rail tunnel connecting New York and New Jersey Monday as a long-delayed project to build a new tunnel gains steam.
Schumer urges restaurant owners to apply for relief program
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer appeared at a Manhattan seafood eatery to urge restauraters to apply for a $28.6 billion federal restaurant relief program.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer appeared at a Manhattan seafood eatery to urge restauraters to apply for a $28.6 billion federal restaurant relief program.
Long Island homeowners brace for flood insurance hikes
Sen. Chuck Schumer has objected to a FEMA plan to revise federal flood insurance rates. Some Long Island homeowners say they are worried they could face huge hikes in their insurance rates.
Sen. Chuck Schumer has objected to a FEMA plan to revise federal flood insurance rates. Some Long Island homeowners say they are worried they could face huge hikes in their insurance rates.
2nd impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump to begin week of Feb. 8, Schumer says
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) expects to receive an article of impeachment from the House of Representatives on Monday.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) expects to receive an article of impeachment from the House of Representatives on Monday.
Schumer says House to send Trump impeachment article Monday
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to send the article of impeachment against Donald Trump to the Senate on Monday, launching the start of the former president's trial on a charge of incitement of insurrection over the deadly Capitol riot.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to send the article of impeachment against Donald Trump to the Senate on Monday, launching the start of the former president's trial on a charge of incitement of insurrection over the deadly Capitol riot.
Schumer, Gillibrand promise billions in relief for NY under Biden
Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand say that New York can expect over $50B in relief funds as part of President-elect Joe Biden's economic relief plan.
Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand say that New York can expect over $50B in relief funds as part of President-elect Joe Biden's economic relief plan.