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Chuck Schumer

Chuck Schumer is a prominent American politician, currently serving as the Democratic Senate Minority Leader. Representing New York as a U.S. Senator since 1999, he previously held the position of Senate Majority Leader from 2021 to 2025. His extensive career includes terms in the U.S. House of Representatives and the New York State Assembly. Schumer is known for championing legislation such as the Violence Against Women Act and the Brady Bill. He has also been instrumental in passing significant acts like the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, focusing on protecting the middle class and advocating for New Yorkers.

Epstein accuser Marina Lacerda speaks during a news conference at the US Capitol in September. Photo: AP

Sexual harassment and assault

Epstein victims angry over gaps and censorship in long-awaited file release

Survivors wonder if the redactions and blackouts are there to protect them or the ‘elite men’ who associated with the sex offender.

21 Dec 2025 - 5:12AM

Sexual harassment and assault

Epstein files release highlights Clinton, makes scant reference to Trump

20 Dec 2025 - 2:09PM

US-China relations

US confirms Chinese boy Yuanxin, 6, is in federal custody. But where is he?

6 Dec 2025 - 6:55AMvideocam

Donald Trump

This Thanksgiving, Trump pardons turkeys and roasts foes

The US president took aim at senior Democrats Schumer and Pelosi, predecessor Joe Biden and son Hunter, and Chicago’s J.B. Pritzker.

26 Nov 2025 - 11:01AM

Donald Trump

‘Punishable by death’: Trump suggests ‘seditious’ Democrats should be executed

US president calls lawmakers ‘traitors’ for urging the military to refuse what they called illegal orders.

21 Nov 2025 - 2:54PM

United States

Trump signs funding bill to end longest US government shutdown

The signing came just hours after the Republican-controlled US House passed a measure to end the record 43-day shutdown.

14 Nov 2025 - 1:26AM

United States

38-day US government shutdown far worse than expected: Hassett

White House adviser Kevin Hassett told reporters he expects an economic recovery after the government reopens, but did not declare a recession.

7 Nov 2025 - 10:50PM

United States

Trump blames ‘kamikaze’ Democrats for longest ever government shutdown

The Republican president told a breakfast meeting at the White House that the Democrats would ‘take down the country if they have to’.

6 Nov 2025 - 12:33AM

United States

‘Starting to become real’: as Washington bickers, America goes hungry

As the US government shutdown enters its second month, 42 million Americans face hunger as food programme funding is set to run out this weekend.

31 Oct 2025 - 10:03PM

US-China trade war

Democrats urge Trump not to ease national security restrictions for a trade deal

A group of Senate Democrats led by Chuck Schumer warns Trump not to compromise America’s security partnerships or risk Taiwan’s independence.

30 Oct 2025 - 6:58AMvideocam

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer led a group of Senate Democrats in urging US President Donald Trump not to lift national security restrictions on China in pursuit of a trade deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Photo: Reuters

United States

Is New York’s Zohran Mamdani the future of the struggling US Democrats?

The 34-year-old New York mayoral candidate is constitutionally barred from running for president, but his success signals hope for the direction of America’s left.

28 Oct 2025 - 3:02PM

Democratic candidate for New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, poses for a selfie with a supporter while campaigning. Photo: Reuters

United States

US shutdown near end after ‘No Kings’ rallies: Hassett

White House adviser expects shutdown to end this week, citing ‘bad optics’ for Democrats during ‘No Kings’ rallies; hints at cuts if it persists.

20 Oct 2025 - 10:26PM

United States

Anti-Trump protesters out in force for ‘No Kings’ rallies across US

Over 2,600 demonstrations are planned, with top Democrats including Chuck Schumer and Bernie Sanders joining in.

21 Oct 2025 - 6:16PM

United States

‘Substantial’ shutdown firings have begun, White House says

Trump is using mass lay-offs to put pressure on his Democrat opponents as the crisis looks set to go into a third week.

11 Oct 2025 - 2:40AM

The US Capitol is silhouetted by the glare of the morning sun as a government shutdown begins its 10th day on Friday. Photo: AP

United States

US government shutdown to drag into next week, as Senate funding vote fails

With the House in recess and the Senate not planning to meet over the weekend, Republicans and Democrats are trading blame for the crisis.

4 Oct 2025 - 12:49PM

A stop light is seen at a security checkpoint outside the US Capitol building on Friday. Photo: AFP

United States

Trump piles pain on Democrats over US government shutdown

The US president says he will meet budget chief Russell Vought to discuss cuts, as the White House warns mass firings are ‘imminent’.

3 Oct 2025 - 6:56AM

Donald Trump

US begins first government shutdown in almost 7 years as budget talks fail

Roughly 750,000 federal workers are expected to be furloughed, some potentially fired by the Trump administration.

1 Oct 2025 - 7:01PM

Donald Trump

Republicans urge Democrats to agree short-term bill to keep US government open

Trump said he believes Democrats want to reach an agreement. ‘If they don’t make a deal, the country closes,’ the US president said.

29 Sep 2025 - 4:38AMvideocam

Donald Trump

‘Mafia-style blackmail’: Trump threatens mass firings in shutdown clash

The White House says it could permanently lay off federal workers if a deal cannot be reached, instead of sending them home temporarily.

26 Sep 2025 - 2:18AM

United States

US government shutdown looms, as Senate rejects stopgap funding bill

Lawmakers have another chance to vote at the end of the month, just a day before the deadline.

20 Sep 2025 - 3:56AM

Donald Trump

Democrats introduce bill to protect free speech following Kimmel suspension

Move follows Democrats’ criticism of the suspension of Kimmel’s TV show after his comments on the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk.

19 Sep 2025 - 10:14AM

Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night television show has been suspended by ABC after the host’s comments on the death of Charlie Kirk. Photo: AFP

Donald Trump

US Senate Democrats try resolution to cancel Trump’s Brazil tariffs

Trump could veto such a resolution, though Congress could override the veto with a two-thirds majority.

1 Aug 2025 - 12:45AMvideocam

A protester holds a sign in Portuguese reading “No to Trump’s taxation” during a protest against the tariffs on Brazilian products imposed by US President Donald Trump, in Brazil on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters

United States

US Senate passes aid, public broadcasting cuts in victory for Trump

The vote raises concerns about Congress’ control over spending.

17 Jul 2025 - 5:19PMvideocam

Donald Trump

Trump surveys Texas flood damage, defends government response

Search teams have combed through muddy debris looking for the dozens still missing, but no new survivors have been found since the first day.

12 Jul 2025 - 5:37AMvideocam

US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump greet a police officer as they observe flood damage in Kerrville, Texas, on Friday. Photo: AP

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