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Politics

Jackson’s nomination for Supreme Court moves to the full Senate for confirmation

Eric McDaniel, NPR

Posted on April 4, 2022 · Democrats will vote today to advance the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. A final vote before the full Senate is expected by the end of the week.

Tags Chuck Schumer Ketanji Brown Jackson senate confirmation Senate Judiciary Committee thurgood marshall U.S. Senate U.S. Supreme Court

Politics

Senate Democrats march forward on their all-but-doomed voting rights bills

Alana Wise, NPR

Posted on January 19, 2022 · Democrats in the Senate will proceed to a vote on two voting rights bills Wednesday, despite lacking the votes needed to pass either measure.

Tags Chuck Schumer Democrats Freedom to Vote Act Joe Biden Joe Manchin John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act krysten sinema Republicans U.S. Senate voting rights

Politics

The Senate is set to debate voting rights. Here’s what the bills would do

Brian Naylor, NPR

Posted on January 18, 2022 · The two measures the Senate will debate aim to prevent states from limiting access to the ballot and make it easier for people to vote.

Tags Chuck Schumer election integrity Freedom to Vote Act Joe Biden Joe Manchin john lewis voting rights act krysten sinema voter fraud voter suppression voting rights

Politics

Democrats’ biggest push for voting rights fails with no Republicans on board

Juana Summers, NPR / Deirdre Walsh, NPR

Posted on October 20, 2021 · The Freedom to Vote Act was led in part by Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin, who was trying to get Republicans on board. Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell vocally opposed it.

Tags Chuck Schumer Democrats election day elections Freedom to Vote Act Joe Manchin Mitch McConnell Republicans voting voting rights

Politics

It’s In — And Big: Senators Unveil $1T Infrastructure Proposal

Associated Press

Posted on August 2, 2021 · The over 2,700-page bipartisan bill, finalized Sunday night, includes money for roads, transit systems and high-speed internet access. It's the first phase of President Biden's infrastructure plan.

Tags Chuck Schumer house of representatives infrastructure deal Joe Biden rob portman senate

National

House Approves 25th Amendment Resolution Against Trump, Pence Says He Won’t Invoke

Alana Wise, NPR

Posted on January 12, 2021 · Democrats and some Republicans have called for President Trump's removal from office for his role in inciting a violent mob that overtook the U.S. Capitol last week.

Tags 25th amendment Chuck Schumer congress Donald Trump Mike Pence Nancy Pelosi U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate

National

In Wake Of Capitol Attack, House Will Seek To Impeach Trump — Again

BARBARA SPRUNT, NPR

Posted on January 11, 2021 · With nine days left in the Trump presidency, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats are forging ahead with plans to remove Trump from office.

Tags 25th amendment brad raffensperger Chuck Schumer Donald Trump Impeachment james clyburn judd deere Mike Pence Nancy Pelosi

Election 2020

Congress Certifies Biden Victory After Pro-Trump Rioters Storm The Capitol

Juana Summers, NPR

Posted on January 7, 2021 · Lawmakers returned to the Capitol after hours of chaos in which protesters forced their way into the building and abruptly halted Congress' tally of Electoral College votes.

Tags Chuck Schumer Donald Trump Joe Biden Mike Pence Mitch McConnell nancy peosi ted cruz Tom Cotton

National

Senate Confirms Amy Coney Barrett To The Supreme Court

BARBARA SPRUNT, NPR

Posted on October 26, 2020 · The 48-year-old judge solidifies the court's conservative majority, filling Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's seat just about a week before Election Day.

Tags amy coney barrett Chuck Schumer Donald Trump Mitch McConnell scotus supreme court U.S. Supreme Court

National

Supreme Court Nominee Kavanaugh Clears Crucial Senate Hurdle

Alan Fram, Associated Press / LISA MASCARO, AP

Posted on October 5, 2018 · Republicans Susan Collins and Jeff Flake --as well as Democrat Joe Manchin-- voted yes, while GOP Senator Lisa Murkowski voted no

Tags brett kavanaugh Chuck Grassley Chuck Schumer Dianne Feinstein Mitch McConnell senate supreme court

News

Trump’s Harsh Words For NATO Meet With Pushback From Republicans And Democrats

Brian Naylor, NPR

Posted on July 11, 2018 · Congressional leaders from both parties defend NATO as lawmakers vote to reaffirm U.S. commitment to the alliance

Tags Chuck Schumer germany Nancy Pelosi nato Paul Ryan President Trump

News

Trump Prods Congress Amid Debate On Immigration

Alan Fram, Associated Press

Posted on February 13, 2018 · President Donald Trump made clear he continues to take his March 5 deadline seriously

Tags Chuck Schumer congress daca Donald Trump dreamers immigration john cornyn Mitch McConnell ted cruz

A group of political and pro-immigration reform activists told staffers for U.S. Senator John Cornyn they want him to show more leadership regarding a solution to protect people who benefited from DACA.

News

Houston Activists Urge Senator Cornyn To Show More Leadership To Fix DACA Situation

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on February 2, 2018 · The Republican politician was also called out by Laura Murillo, president of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, this week

Tags Chuck Schumer daca Dick Durbin houston john cornyn texas United We Dream

News

Houston Fundraiser With New York Democrat Chuck Schumer Rankles Some Texans

Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune

Posted on January 26, 2018 · U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, one of the most visible Democrats in Congress, is coming to Houston for a fundraiser this weekend. Both the location and the host sparked tension among Texas political players on Friday

Tags Chuck Schumer houston Houston fundraiser texas

News

House Passes Bill to Avert Government Shutdown

Associated Press

Posted on December 7, 2017 · President Donald Trump and Democratic and Republican congressional leaders are sounding an optimistic tone as they sit down at the White House

Tags Chuck Schumer Donald Trump Jim Mattis Mike Pence Mitch McConnell Nancy Pelosi Paul Ryan President Donald Trump white house

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Posted on January 2, 2023 · Gabriel Hall is shown in unaired footage making comments in a joking manner about crime and murder, but not specifically talking about his case. Prosecutors argued the footage shows Hall had a lack of remorse and indifference.

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Balance of Power 2022: Senate, U.S. House midterm election results

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Posted on November 8, 2022 · Who will control the House of Representatives and the Senate for the next two years?

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Reflecting on a historic and controversial Supreme Court term (July 1, 2022)

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Posted on July 1, 2022 · On Friday's show: Reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the so-called "Remain in Mexico" immigration policy and reflections on a monumentous term of the nation's highest court.

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Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in as first Black woman on the Supreme Court

Ximena Bustillo, NPR

Posted on June 30, 2022 · Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Biden's first Supreme Court pick, has been sworn in as the 116th justice. She is the first Black woman to serve on the nation's high court.

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