The Latest Breaking News from Charles E. Schumer

The Senate has been under a lot of pressure from all sides over the last few weeks to pass the cannabis SAFE Banking Act.

WASHINGTON — After declaring himself a “bridge” to the next generation of Democratic leaders, President Joe Biden took office 15 months ago vowing to focus on getting the pandemic under control, stabilizing the economy and restoring a sense of order and calm following his predecessor’s four frenetic, polarizing years.

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden shot down speculation that he is open to canceling up to $50,000 in debt for federal student loan borrowers Thursday, after Democratic lawmakers in favor of forgiveness suggested he was moving in their direction.

President Biden asked Congress for $33 billion more in military and economic assistance to help Ukraine in its war with Russia.

When Chuck Grassley was first elected to public office, Dwight Eisenhower was president and Alaska and Hawaii were brand new states.

The Senate voted 52-43 Tuesday to confirm Lael Brainard, a member of the Federal Reserve board, to become vice chair, but fell short of the votes needed to move forward with Lisa Cook’s nomination to join the board.

Senate Democrats said they'll combine new aid for Ukraine with a COVID-19 aid measure that stalled earlier this month.

WASHINGTON — Discussions between Senate and House members on one of the most significant pieces of legislation on technology, research and development in recent years gets underway this week, with some conferees aiming to get the bill to President Joe Biden’s desk by Memoriafl Day.

House and Senate conferees are going to work to iron out differences in their bills to help the United States compete with China.