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Chuck Schumer
In Contrast to Trump’s Claim, Iran Has Openly Vowed to Never Have Nuclear Weapon
Hours before the SOTU, Iran’s foreign minister said: “Iran will under no circumstances ever develop a nuclear weapon.”
Schumer Subtly Pivots, Saying ICE Can Wear Masks in “Unusual” Circumstances
The Democratic leaders’ supposed demands for reform were already previously condemned as weak and ineffective.
All Democrats Backed Sanders Push to Repeal $75B for ICE to Undo Medicaid Cuts
The extra $75 billion granted to ICE could instead prevent 700,000 people from losing health care, Sanders said.
As Trump’s DHS Ravages US, Schumer Says His Job Is “to Fight for Aid to Israel”
Days before Schumer’s remarks, the Trump administration bypassed Congress to approve a $7 billion arms sale to Israel.
Trump Says He’s “Not at All” Deescalating in MN After Democrats Fold on Shutdown
The statement came hours after Trump celebrated a deal with Schumer to avoid a shutdown.
Democrats Cave on Demands for DHS Reforms, Agree to Short-Term Spending Bill
The deal — a major concession from Democrats — funds DHS and its immigration-related agencies for another two weeks.
Senator Calls to Abolish ICE, Says Voting to Fund DHS Supports “Murder”
“Anyone who supports funding DHS and ICE is supporting the murder of Americans,” said Sen. Ed Markey.
Schumer and Jeffries Refuse to Back Growing Democratic Calls to Defund ICE
Amid outrage over the killing of Renee Good, Democratic leaders are declining to use their leverage to fight the agency.
Democratic Leaders’ Cowardice Helped Pave Way for Trump. Can the Party Change?
Saving the US from autocracy means recognizing and overcoming the chokehold that Democratic leaders have on the party.
Veto Record Belies “Progressive” Air of Dem Leaders’ Pick for Key Senate Race
Janet Mills has vetoed collective bargaining rights, wealth taxes, protections for renters, and tribal sovereignty laws.