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May 14, 2026

Senators agree to go without pay during shutdowns after historic closures left workers unpaid

Senators unanimously voted to withhold their own pay during future government shutdowns after federal workers went unpaid in two historic closures.

May 14, 2026

Dem Senate hopeful’s ‘physician’ campaign pitch under fire after license records reveal key gaps

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed campaigns as a physician in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, but public records indicate he never held a medical license in Michigan or New York.

May 13, 2026

Senate takes major first step to prevent future shutdowns with painful accountability play

Senate advances Kennedy's resolution to withhold lawmaker pay during shutdowns, adding consequences as government closures become more frequent.

May 12, 2026

Schumer backs GOP's plan to bring the pain during future shutdowns: 'I'm going to vote for it'

Chuck Schumer says he will vote for a Republican-backed Senate resolution to withhold senators' paychecks during any future government shutdown.

May 12, 2026

Senate weighs new, painful leverage tactic as fears of another government shutdown grow

The Senate will vote on a measure to block lawmaker pay during government shutdowns as Republicans push multiple bills to prevent future closures.

May 11, 2026

Schumer uses hantavirus scare to attack Trump administration over CDC cuts

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Monday prayed for Americans impacted by the hantavirus outbreak tied to a cruise ship while blasting President Trump over cuts to public health agencies.

May 11, 2026

Maine progressive says he won’t back Schumer even after Democrats unite behind Collins challenger

Democrat Graham Platner says he won't back Schumer as Senate leader despite a cordial call, as he gears up to challenge Sen. Collins in Maine.

May 6, 2026

Schumer’s ‘No. 1 target’ says voters will see her Democrat Senate challenger as too extreme

Sen. Susan Collins seeks re-election in Maine's high-profile 2026 Senate race against military veteran and oyster farmer Graham Platner in a key contest.

May 4, 2026

Schumer, Dems launch 'free and fair' elections task force as Trump's SAVE America Act stumbles

Senate Democrats form an elections task force led by Schumer to counter what they say is a comprehensive effort by Trump to rig upcoming elections.

May 2, 2026

'New Democrat Party': Senate GOP sounds off on 'extreme' Graham Platner as Senate race in Maine heats up

Senate Republicans eye attacks on Graham Platner's progressive record and ties to Sanders and AOC now that Maine's Democratic primary is settled.