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More than a half dozen Democratic Senate candidates have sidestepped or refused to back Sen. Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) to lead the party's caucus after the 2026 midterm elections. MS NOW's JM Rieger digs into the archive.
In a phone call, the Democratic leader told the new Michigan contender who has opposed him to just win.
On a good day, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer can see a Democratic majority in 2027. Why it matters: On a bad one, he can see the caucus that comes with it. - Abdul El-Sayed's 48.5% to 47.5% victory over Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) exposed an uncomfortable reality for Schumer: Some of the Democrats most likely to deliver him a majority may also be the hardest to lead . - "If you're Chuck Schumer, I'm dangerous," El-Sayed said during the campaign . "If you're AIPAC, I'm dangerous. If you're a corporate PAC, I'm dangerous." Driving the news: Schumer was quick to endorse El-Sayed Wednesday, like he did after Graham Platner clobbered his preferred candidate in Maine. - "We look forward to working with Abdul and Democrats across…
On a good day, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer can see a Democratic majority in 2027. Why it matters: On a bad one, he can see the caucus that comes with it. - Abdul El-Sayed's 48.5% to 47.5% victory over Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) exposed an uncomfortable reality for Schumer: Some of the Democrats most likely to deliver him a majority may also be the hardest to lead . - "If you're Chuck Schumer, I'm dangerous," El-Sayed said during the campaign . "If you're AIPAC, I'm dangerous. If you're a corporate PAC, I'm dangerous." Driving the news: Schumer was quick to endorse El-Sayed Wednesday, like he did after Graham Platner clobbered his preferred candidate in Maine. - "We look forward to working with Abdul and Democrats across…Open
The top Senate Democrat and the Maine contender had what was described as a cordial conversation despite Schumer’s backing of his primary opponent.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune told Republican senators Thursday night that they need to "work together to ensure that DHS , including ICE and Border Patrol, is funded in a sustainable manner for the rest of the year." Why it matters: Thune (R-S.D.) appears to be holding out hope that he can fund the rest of DHS through the traditional appropriations process "so that we can then focus our reconciliation efforts on ICE and the Border Patrol," according to an email Thune sent to Senate offices. - The guidance follows President Trump's unilateral bid to try to end the government shutdown for TSA workers by directing his new Homeland Security secretary to "immediately pay our TSA Agents." - "I've asked Susan to draft the text to fund as…
Senate Majority Leader John Thune told Republican senators Thursday night that they need to "work together to ensure that DHS , including ICE and Border Patrol, is funded in a sustainable manner for the rest of the year." Why it matters: Thune (R-S.D.) appears to be holding out hope that he can fund the rest of DHS through the traditional appropriations process "so that we can then focus our reconciliation efforts on ICE and the Border Patrol," according to an email Thune sent to Senate offices. - The guidance follows President Trump's unilateral bid to try to end the government shutdown for TSA workers by directing his new Homeland Security secretary to "immediately pay our TSA Agents." - "I've asked Susan to draft the text to fund as…Open
Senate Republicans and Democrats are in a high-stakes staring contest over funding the Department of Homeland Security , with Democrats refining their demands to include "guardrails" on money authorized in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act . Why it matters: More insults were traded Wednesday than actual counteroffers . - The one offer that was delivered — from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) — was quickly dismissed by Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.). - "It's not even close to being real," Thune barked. "They know better." But Schumer is holding firm. "Democrats sent Republicans our counteroffer on legislation to reopen DHS, pay TSA workers, while at the same time rein in ICE with commonsense guardrails," Schumer…
Senate Republicans and Democrats are in a high-stakes staring contest over funding the Department of Homeland Security , with Democrats refining their demands to include "guardrails" on money authorized in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act . Why it matters: More insults were traded Wednesday than actual counteroffers . - The one offer that was delivered — from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) — was quickly dismissed by Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.). - "It's not even close to being real," Thune barked. "They know better." But Schumer is holding firm. "Democrats sent Republicans our counteroffer on legislation to reopen DHS, pay TSA workers, while at the same time rein in ICE with commonsense guardrails," Schumer…Open
Momentum toward reopening DHS evaporated Tuesday as Democrats drew a hard line on reforms to ICE, swiftly rejecting a proposal that GOP senators had only just persuaded President Trump to entertain. Why it matters: The Department of Homeland Security has been shut down for more than five weeks — and the resistance from Democrats, paired with skepticism among some Republicans, including Trump, casts serious doubt on whether Congress can strike a deal this week. - GOP senators had just persuaded Trump to back off his demands that the SAVE America Act be included in a DHS funding package, arguing that a narrower deal could pass the Senate. But Democrats immediately shot down the latest proposal — and some Republicans framed it as a…
Momentum toward reopening DHS evaporated Tuesday as Democrats drew a hard line on reforms to ICE, swiftly rejecting a proposal that GOP senators had only just persuaded President Trump to entertain. Why it matters: The Department of Homeland Security has been shut down for more than five weeks — and the resistance from Democrats, paired with skepticism among some Republicans, including Trump, casts serious doubt on whether Congress can strike a deal this week. - GOP senators had just persuaded Trump to back off his demands that the SAVE America Act be included in a DHS funding package, arguing that a narrower deal could pass the Senate. But Democrats immediately shot down the latest proposal — and some Republicans framed it as a…Open
Trump told GOP to not make a deal without also passing the SAVE America Act.
The intervention by Ms. Warren is the latest instance of her embracing a candidate at odds with Mr. Schumer, the top Senate Democrat.
Plenty of heat and personal vitriol came out in Sen. Markwayne Mullin's (R-Okla.) hearing to lead the Department of Homeland Security. - But little light came through on how to end the DHS shutdown . Why it matters: After weeks of negotiations — and the firing of a Cabinet official — Democrats remain dug in on demands for statutory changes to ICE and Border Patrol. - Mullin's testimony didn't alter that dynamic. - "I don't think his nomination increases the likelihood of a compromise, because he stood pretty firm against the kinds of reforms that Americans are demanding," Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), told Axios. - That's despite Mullin drifting toward the Democrats' direction, signaling openness to requiring judicial…
Plenty of heat and personal vitriol came out in Sen. Markwayne Mullin's (R-Okla.) hearing to lead the Department of Homeland Security. - But little light came through on how to end the DHS shutdown . Why it matters: After weeks of negotiations — and the firing of a Cabinet official — Democrats remain dug in on demands for statutory changes to ICE and Border Patrol. - Mullin's testimony didn't alter that dynamic. - "I don't think his nomination increases the likelihood of a compromise, because he stood pretty firm against the kinds of reforms that Americans are demanding," Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), told Axios. - That's despite Mullin drifting toward the Democrats' direction, signaling openness to requiring judicial…Open