Charles Schumer

Democrats officially take control of the Senate

Senator Charles Schumer becomes Senate Majority Leader with the swearing in of three new Democrats.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, BD’E

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away on Rosh Hashanah The country is now in an uproar that pushed the pandemic to the sidelines. Op-ed.

Heads up Jewish Americans - you have enemies!

If Jews and supporters don’t aggressively battle antisemitism exploding in America now, from college to Congrress, it will be too late.Op-ed

Schumer among Dems targeted by Coast Guard terrorist

U.S. Coast Guard lieutenant arrested for plotting to kill dozens of left-wing politicians and media figures.

Charles Schumer wants to name Senate building for John McCain

Democratic Minority Leader seeks to rename Russell building after late Republican Senator John McCain.

Schumer praises opening of US embassy in Jerusalem

Democratic Senate Minority Leader says opening of US embassy in Israel's capital 'long overdue.'

Senator Schumer was victim of fake sexual harassment claim

Former staffer for Senate Minority Leader says someone forged her signature on document alleging he sexually harassed her.

Schumer: I advised Trump to recognize 'united' Jerusalem

NY Senator, Democratic leader says he advised president to recognize all of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Senator Schumer renews call to move US embassy to Jerusalem

Senate Minority Leader responds to Trump's statement that embassy will not be moved until peace talks given a chance.

Trump invites Orthodox leaders to holiday call - snubs Reform

President to hold annual pre-Rosh Hashanah conference call with Orthodox leaders, snubs Reform movement reps who pledged to refuse invite.

Schumer becomes sponsor of Taylor Force Act

Senate Minority Leader adds name as cosponsor to bill cutting US funding to PA as long as it pays terrorists - all but assuring its passage.

FCC grants waiver allowing JCCs to receive caller information

Sen. Schumer asks FCC to grant temporary waiver to aid in identification of perpetrators of bomb threats.

Schumer urges FCC to assist in JCC threats probe

Senator Charles Schumer urges FCC to provide Jewish institutions with caller information to help solve bomb threats.

'Senator Schumer, withdraw your support for Keiith Ellison'

New York State Assemblyman Dov Hikind writes to Senate Minority Leader to rescind support for Senator who was Nation of Islam associate.

The tears seen round the world

Senators call for Iran sanctions extension

On the anniversary of the Iran nuclear deal, Democratic senators call for extension of the existing sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

ISIS publishes hit list of 3,600 New Yorkers

FBI has reached out to targets, but not taking threats particularly seriously.

Sen. Schumer to Israel: Import More Grape Juice

New York's Senator Charles Schumer is seeking to get the Israeli government to lower its tariff on grape juice.

Palestinians Attack Schumer over 'Threat' Comment

“Every time the Arab world, the Palestinians, have risen against us, we have risen to defeat them,” said the senator.

Full-Page New York Times Ad: 'Who is Chuck Hagel?'

The Emergency Committee for Israel placed a full-page ad in the New York Times publicly impugning the nomination of Chuck Hagel.

Arab League Extends Syria Observer Mandate

The 22-member Arab League has officially voted to extend the mandate of the observer mission to Syria by one month.