Schumer likely won’t be leader of Senate Democrats in 2027: David Axelrod
David Axelrod, former senior adviser to President Barack Obama, guessed that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York may not be the leader of the party in 2027 amid frustrations due to the ongoing federal government shutdown and ahead of midterm elections. Newsweek reached out to Schumer’s office via email Monday night for comment. […]
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Chuck Schumer Faces Democratic Fury After Government Shutdown Deal
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer faces a backlash over his leadership from within his Democratic Party after eight members of the Senate Democratic Caucus joined Republicans on Sunday to vote to advance a deal aimed at ending the 40-day government shutdown despite Schumer’s objections. Newsweek emailed Schumer‘s office for a comment on Sunday evening. Why […]
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Schumer Sounds Alarm on Savings, Mortgages as Trump Moves to Fire Lisa Cook
By Robert Birsel is a Newsweek reporter based in Asia with a focus on political and general news. Robert joined Newsweek in 2025 from Radio Free Asia and had previously worked at Reuters. He is a graduate of the London School of Economics. You can get in touch with Robert by emailing r.birsel@newsweek.com. Languages: English. […]
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AOC Edges Out Chuck Schumer by Double-Digit Margin in New Poll
A new poll shows Representative Alexandria-Ocasio Cortez of New York would defeat Senator Chuck Schumer in a hypothetical 2028 Democratic primary by a commanding 21-point margin. Newsweek reached out to Ocasio-Cortez and Schumer via email on Sunday for comment. Why It Matters These results signal potential vulnerability for Schumer, the 74-year-old Senate Democratic leader who […]
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Van Jones Warns of ‘Volcanic Eruption of Outrage’ Toward Chuck Schumer
CNN political commentator and former Obama adviser Van Jones warned of a “volcanic eruption of outrage” directed toward Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer after the federal spending bill passed Friday night. Newsweek reached out to Schumer’s office via email Friday night for comment. Why It Matters The stopgap bill or continuing resolution (CR) triggered, at […]
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Chuck Schumer Deals Critical Blow to House Republicans in Funding Bill
By Gabe Whisnant is a Breaking News Editor at Newsweek based in North Carolina. Prior to joining Newsweek in 2023, he directed daily publications in North and South Carolina. As an executive editor, Gabe led award-winning coverage of Charleston church shooter Dylan Roof’s capture in 2015, along with coverage of the Alex Murdaugh double murder […]
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Republicans Vow to Defy Schumer, Escort Dave McCormick Into Capitol
Republican lawmakers are vowing to “escort” Dave McCormick into the Capitol to take part in Senate orientation if the upper chamber’s majority leader, Chuck Schumer, continues to withhold his invitation. Senators Mike Lee of Utah, Katie Britt of Alabama and Eric Schmitt of Missouri said they will defy Schumer and personally transport the Republican candidate […]
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