David Harsanyi: The Resistance is the best thing to happen to Trump
Sure, it matters that President Donald Trump has a historically low favorability rating.
Category Archives: Senator Chuck Schumer
Senate confirms Scott Pruitt to lead EPA
Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt today won Senate confirmation to head the Environmental Protection Agency, a federal agency he repeatedly sued to rein in its reach during the Obama administration. The vote was 52-46 as Republican leaders used their party's narrow Senate majority to push Pruitt's confirmation despite calls from Democrats to delay the vote until requested emails are released next week.
Democrats can do it, why not Trump?
Just in case folks don't know, three Democrats also followed President Donald Trump's lead in restricting entry for foreigners to the United States. President Barack Obama kept Iraqis from entering the U.S. for six months in 2014; President Bill Clinton in his 1995 State of the Union speech called for a halt to immigration period; and Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York -- the "sobster" -- in 2014 called for border closings and strong vetting, but not now.
Sessions’ nomination clears procedural hurdle
The Senate voted 52-47 today to move ahead on the nomination. Confirmation is expected on Wednesday despite Senate Democrats' opposition to their colleague.
Did Chuck Schumer Cry Over Obama’s Christian Ban?
In this new Jamie Glazov Moment, Jamie discusses Did Chuck Schumer Cry Over Obama's Christian Ban?, shedding light on the peculiar hypocrisy and double standards of leftist tears. And make sure to watch Jamie focus on The Spiritual Roots of Trump Derangement Syndrome, where he unveils what lies behind the Left's ferocious rage at Trump's inauguration: Jamie Glazov is Frontpage Magazine's editor.
Editorial: Saturday Short List for Feb. 4, 2017
Write Stuff: This is a comment I receive from time to time. Paraphrasing, there are some unaware of what a newspaper editorial is - and is not.
Trump stands firm over travel ban
The Trump administration is standing firm over its ban on immigration from seven countries despite court rulings and mass protests against it. In a statement, President Trump said visas would once again be issued once "the most secure policies" were in place, and denied it was a Muslim ban.
The White House needs Jeff Sessions, but Democrats vow a fight
Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-AL, testified on Tuesday at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on his nomination for attorney general in the Donald Trump administration. "I can be trusted to do what I say I will do," Sessions said.
Demi Lovato Slams Donald Trump: “How About You Stop Dividing Our Country”
Demi Lovato went in on President Donald Trump via Twitter yesterday, in response to a tweet sent by POTUS himself. In the initial tweet, the President bashed House Democratic Leader Nansy Pelosi and Senator Chuck Schumer for protesting his travel ban .
The Latest: GOP changes rule to back Price, Mnuchin
A Senate committee has approved President Donald Trump's picks for Health and Treasury secretaries after majority Republicans suspended the panel's rules. The rule they suspended requires at least one Democrat to be present for votes.
Thousands of protesters gatheroutside Chuck Schumer’s apartment
Thousands of angry demonstrators gathered outside Sen. Chuck Schumer's luxury Brooklyn apartment building - holding up signs and chanting "What the f-k, Chuck?!" - to protest his lukewarm stance on President Trump's cabinet picks. "Senator Schumer needs to know we're watching him," fumed Brad Wolchansky, a 40-year-old soccer coach from Flatbush who was carrying a cardboard cut-out of a giant eye on Tuesday night.
Tensions erupt in Senate over Trump nominees
Tensions erupted in the Senate Tuesday as Democrats stalled several of President Donald Trump's Cabinet picks, frustrating Republicans who accused Democrats of playing politics to try to hurt Trump and make Senate Republicans look ineffective. Party leaders squared off after a fast-paced and chaotic morning when Democrats on one committee abruptly boycotted a hearing where two top administration officials were expected to clear votes to advance to the floor.
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The wedding assassin: Hitman follows bride and groom as they walk down the aisle during Brazilian weddinga before pulling out a handgun and shooting at guests Trump's first combat casualties: Eight-year-old American daughter of Anwar al-Awlaki killed along with decorated SEAL Team 6 member in botched Yemen raid where almost everything went wrong Pictured: Judy Garland's new resting place after her remains are moved from New York to Hollywood 'to be near her three children' How the US military is botching the online fight against ISIS due to incompetence, cronyism flawed data, and a lack of Arabic speakers Missouri inmate to be executed over 1998 killing of a mother and two young children after he slashed their throats and dumped the bodies in a pond How quickly can YOU spot the typo? Hilarious photos showcase the spelling mistakes on billboards that make drivers do a double take 'Stop ... (more)
The Latest: Senate Dem Leader to Oppose 8 Cabinet Nominees
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer of New York says he will vote against eight of President Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees. Schumer said he'll oppose education secretary nominee Betsy DeVos , secretary of state nominee Rex Tillerson, attorney general nominee Jeff Sessions, health and human services nominee Tom Price, treasury secretary nominee Steve Mnuchin , labor secretary nominee Andy Puzder, Environmental Protection Agency nominee Scott Pruitt and budget director nominee Mick Mulvaney.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif.
Democrats offered legislation and protests Monday to try to force a repeal of President Trump's executive order banning most Syrian refugees and citizens from six other Muslim-majority countries from entering the U.S. Congressional Democrats seek to repeal Trump's refugee travel ban Democrats offered legislation and protests Monday to try to force a repeal of President Trump's executive order banning most Syrian refugees and citizens from six other Muslim-majority countries from entering the U.S. Check out this story on pal-item.com: http://usat.ly/2jO7Bk1 WASHINGTON - Democrats offered legislation and protests Monday to try to force a repeal of President Trump's executive order banning most Syrian refugees and citizens from six other Muslim-majority countries from entering the U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, the senior Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, is ... (more)
Senate Democrats Vow To Block Trump’s SCOTUS Nominee
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer talks to journalist after attending the Senate Democrat party leadership elections at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, U.S. November 16, 2016. REUTERS/Carlos Barria - RTX2TZEA Senate Democrats will attempt to block President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, regardless of who the president selects to fill the vacancy.
Chuck Schumer wants delay on Rex Tillerson…
Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer said Monday he plans to ask for a delay on the confirmation vote of Rex Tillerson, President Trump's secretary of state pick, in the wake of the administration's "extreme vetting" immigration executive order and resulting fallout. "Because when he was questioned in committee and asked about a future Muslim ban, [because] we didn't know that it was occurring, he was very mealy-mouthed," Mr. Schumer said of Mr. Tillerson on NBC's "Today" program.
Trump’s justice pick to trigger intense pressure on Senate
When President Donald Trump nominates a Supreme Court justice, Senate Democrats and Republicans will immediately face intense political pressure, with liberals demanding that Democrats block the choice and the new president urging Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to blow up longstanding rules to secure confirmation. Federal appeals court judges William Pryor, Neil Gorsuch and Thomas Hardiman are front-runners to fill the seat of the late Justice Antonin Scalia, according to a person familiar with the process who was not authorized to speak publicly about internal decisions and discussed the search on condition of anonymity.
Trump’s Refugee Ban Sparks Protests Before White House, At Over 30 US Airports
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK, Jan 30 -- Thousands of protesters rallied in front of the White House on Sunday while demonstrations continued across more than 30 American airports after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order temporarily barring all refugees and seven Mideast and North African countries' citizens from entry into the US. According to China's Xinhua news agency hundreds of protesters gathered Sunday at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York to demonstrate against the ban.
Wow! Chuck Schumer Cries Over Trump’s “Un-American” Refugee Ban
Wow! Six years ago Barack Obama banned refugees from Iraq from entering the US for six months. The Democrats said nothing.