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The race for Dick Durbin’s seat is shaping up as a balancing act between local priorities in Illinois and national party undercurrents.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) called on Senate Republicans on Sunday to move a government funding package without funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in order to avoid a partial government shutdown at the end of the week.
WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats held a conference call Sunday to discuss their strategy after they made it clear they will block a Department of Homeland Security funding bill if it does not include cha
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and his caucus want the DHS funding bill stripped from the broader package, teeing up a partial government shutdown in the process.
WASHINGTON — President Trump said Friday that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is putting the brakes on his grand plans to hold an IndyCar race in DC to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary.
Cracked chimneys and deteriorating roof features at one of Rochester’s most iconic landmarks will soon get long-needed repairs. U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer announced he secured $500,000 in federal funding to support major restoration work at the George Eastman Museum’s historic mansion.