The Latest Breaking News from Chuck Schumer

More so than most other states, Illinois has projects on tap that are more than shovel-ready and primed for federal dollars.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has repeatedly said Democrats are on track to pass the Inflation Reduction Act in the coming days, but a few roadblocks still stand in the way.

Democrats are considering reshaping their economic bill's proposed taxes on the wealthy and huge corporations, and possibly adding billions for the West’s historic drought

In a surprise victory for Republicans, the Senate on Thursday voted to overturn a Biden administration rule requiring rigorous environmental review of major infrastructure projects such as highways, pipelines and oil wells — a victory enabled in part by Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia

The motion to proceed tees up the final vote for Democrats’ climate and health care.

Sinema, who got $2 million in Wall Street donations, met with leading opponents at the Arizona Chamber of Commerce

Spokesman for Wisconsin senator targeted by Democrats in midterms says he is not trying to end spending on key programs

Senate votes 95 to 1 in favour of Finland and Sweden joining NATO, with the US the 23rd of 30 member states to approve.

Wednesday's vote for the candidacy of two Western European nations took a crucial step toward expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Kansas’ strong vote in favor of abortion rights – coming in a state long dominated by Republicans – has Democrats and abortion rights supporters ready to go on the offensive in the November election, encouraged by an unexpectedly commanding victory.

Freshly christened Democratic nominee Trudy Busch Valentine walked into Chris’ Pancake and Dining on Wednesday morning and did a lap, shaking the hands of people there to eat — some there to see her, others who just wanted a tall stack of pancakes.