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The longtime Democratic leader told reporters in Washington that "Americans voted for change" and that there had been a "generational remake of the Senate map.". Covered by 27 outlets: 13 lean left, 7 are centre, 7 lean right.

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  1. The Globe and Mail Center Factuality: High CA
    Bernie Sanders says he won’t support Schumer for Senate Democratic leader

    A number of incoming Democratic senators have echoed the call, signaling that they would support another candidate over Schumer

  2. The New York Times Left Factuality: Very high US
    Bernie Sanders Opposes Schumer as Majority Leader

    The progressive leader was among a few Democrats who signaled skepticism about Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, though his allies offered support and called for party unity.

  3. Breitbart News Right Factuality: Mixed US
    Schumer Claims Unity as Sanders, Slotkin, 5 Senators-Elect Oppose Him

    Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) claimed Tuesday he will be elected majority leader and that his caucus is united, after Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) said they would not support him.

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  4. NBC News Leans left Factuality: High US
    Bernie Sanders says he won’t support Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader

    Sens. Sanders and Elissa Slotkin called for new leadership, but neither proposed an alternative. Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland is considering challenging Schumer.

  5. The Guardian Left Factuality: Very high GB
    Schumer confident on Senate leadership role despite dwindling votes – video

    New York senator Chuck Schumer expressed confidence that he would become the majority leader after the Democratic party gained at least 54 seats in the Senate during the midterm elections. Schumer's remarks came after Vermont senator Bernie Sanders announced he would not...

  6. The Guardian Left Factuality: Very high GB
    Bernie Sanders says he will not back Schumer for Senate Democratic leader

    Progressive senator says ‘I like Chuck … but the time is now for change’ as calls grow for new Democratic leadership Bernie Sanders, a progressive senator from Vermont, said on Tuesday he would not support Chuck Schumer ’s bid to serve as the Democratic leader in the US...

  7. Washington Examiner Right Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Opposition to Schumer leading Senate grows amid calls for a ‘new generation’ from Democrats

    The chorus of Democrats demanding the party move on from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) grew louder on Tuesday from across the caucus’s ideological spectrum as the balance of power prepares to shift in Washington. Schumer has led Senate Democrats for nearly a...

  8. Hindustan Times Center Factuality: High IN
    Bernie Sanders says he won't back Chuck Schumer for Senate Democratic leadership

    Sen. Bernie Sanders won’t support Sen. Chuck Schumer’s bid to lead Senate Democrats next year, he told reporters Tuesday.

  9. Google News Center Factuality: High US
    Sanders says he won’t support Schumer as majority leader - Politico

    Sanders says he won’t support Schumer as majority leader Politico Bernie Sanders says he will not back Schumer for Senate Democratic leader The Guardian Machinists union calls on Schumer to step aside as leader Politico Van Hollen ‘in listening mode’ on leadership run The...

  10. CBS News Leans left Factuality: High US
    Sanders says he won't support Schumer for majority leader in next Congress

    Sen. Bernie Sanders said Tuesday that he would not support Sen. Chuck Schumer's push to be the next Senate majority leader. CBS News' Taurean Small has more.

  11. The Seattle Times Not rated US
    Bernie Sanders won’t support Schumer for Senate Democratic leader, saying it’s time for change

    Sen. Bernie Sanders says he won't be supporting Sen. Chuck Schumer as the Democratic majority leader in the new Congress.

  12. CBS News Leans left Factuality: High US
    Sanders won't back Schumer as Democratic leader in new Congress

    Sen. Bernie Sanders said Tuesday he won't support Sen. Chuck Schumer as Democratic leader in the new Congress, becoming the most prominent progressive to oppose his candidacy to date.

  13. The Hill Center Factuality: High US
    Sanders, Slotkin won’t back Schumer as Senate Democratic leader

    Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) said they would not back Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) as leader of the incoming Democratic majority in the Senate, underscoring tensions in the caucus over who should lead the party after its stunning midterm victories....

  14. New Republic Left Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Bernie Sanders Warns Chuck Schumer His Days as Senate Leader Are Up

    Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has added his name to the growing list of liberal-minded lawmakers asking Chuck Schumer to hand over the reins of the Senate. “I like Chuck. Nobody works harder than Chuck Schumer,” Sanders said at a joint press conference with Senator Elissa...

  15. The Hill Center Factuality: High US
    Warnock ducks questions about backing Schumer as Senate majority leader

    Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) isn’t committing to backing Sen. Chuck Schumer as Senate majority leader, repeatedly dodging questions about whether he’d support the New York Democrat in a leadership election. The lawmaker appeared on “The Breakfast Club” on Monday and declined...

  16. Washington Times Right Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Sanders not backing Schumer for majority leader

    Sen. Bernard Sanders, a leading voice for the socialist wing of the Democratic Party, said Tuesday he won't support Charles E. Schumer for Senate majority leader.

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  17. Breitbart News Right Factuality: Mixed US
    Major Labor Union Joins Calls to Reject Chuck Schumer as Democrats’ Senate Majority Leader

    The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers is calling on Sen. Chuck Schumer to step down from Senate Democrat leadership in the latest blow to his bid to hold on to power.

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  18. The Hill Center Factuality: High US
    Ocasio-Cortez doesn’t back Schumer in Senate leadership vote

    Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) declined to back Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) as he prepares to seek his caucus’s support to become majority leader beginning in January. Asked by reporters outside the Capitol if she would back her home state’s senator...

  19. RealClearPolitics Leans right Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Jeffries Is Not Old, and Schumer Is Not Done

    The clamor to dump Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries after their colossal midterm victories makes no sense.

  20. New Republic Left Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Trump Has a Secret Plan to Evade Accountability. Will Dems Defeat It?

    The scale of the victory came as a shock even to Democratic leaders in Washington—including veterans like Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, both of whom pride themselves on their mastery of polls, cross-tabs, fundraising, and voting patterns down almost to the precinct...

  21. Washington Times Right Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Could Democrats give Chuck Schumer the boot?

    The midterm blue tsunami might sweep away Sen. Charles E. Schumer, the top Senate Democrat who seemed a shoo-in for majority leader but is now facing a different kind of wave from his own caucus.

  22. RedState Right Factuality: Mixed US
    Things Just Got Worse for Chuck Schumer's Hopes of Remaining Leader
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  23. Washington Examiner Right Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Blumenthal declines to back Schumer as Senate majority leader

    Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) declined to back current Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to lead the incoming Democratic majority in January. “We need a conversation about leadership going forward because we need new energy and ideas,” Blumenthal, 80, said Monday,...

  24. Fox News Right Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Schumer's grip on power slips as Dems begin to revolt against him, eye new leadership

    Chuck Schumer says he expects no challenge for Senate Democratic leader, but newcomers and Chris Van Hollen are reportedly mulling alternatives.

  25. Washington Examiner Right Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Chris Van Hollen open to challenging Schumer for Senate majority leader

    Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), a progressive favorite to run for majority leader, is keeping the door open to challenging Chuck Schumer (D-NY) for the position, just days after ruling out the possibility. “The Senator has received an outpouring of calls on running for majority...

  26. New Republic Left Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Did Senate Democrats Just Find the First Challenger to Chuck Schumer?

    Senator Chris Van Hollen is open to running for Senate majority leader, amid mounting calls for Senator Chuck Schumer to pass the torch. Van Hollen has “received an outpouring of calls and is now in active listening mode,” a person familiar with the Maryland Democrat’s...

  27. Reddit Leans left Factuality: Mixed US
    Chuck Schumer’s future in doubt as momentum grows for Chris Van Hollen

    submitted by /u/Newsweek_CarloV [link] [comments]

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  28. Newsweek Center Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Chuck Schumer’s Future in Doubt as Momentum Grows for Chris Van Hollen

    Chuck Schumer faces fresh uncertainty as momentum builds behind Chris Van Hollen as a potential Senate Democratic leader.

  29. Raw Story Left Factuality: Mixed US
    'Rumbling unrest' threatens new Senate leader as push to sideline him 'gains steam'

    Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is “facing rumbling unrest” as a behind-the-scenes push to sideline him grows and newly elected Democrats look to chart a new course after the party’s historic midterm victory, Politico reported Monday. Democrats are poised to...

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  30. Ibtimes Center Factuality: Mostly factual GB
    Trump Demands Jail for Democrats Over 'Extortion' Months After a Grand Jury Cleared Elissa Slotkin

    Trump's call to jail Democrats, explained. Learn what the president alleged, how a past case against a Michigan senator ended, and what powers Congress gains in January.

  31. Washington Examiner Right Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Newly elected Kansas Senator: Schumer viewed by voters as ‘a kind of polarizing figure’

    Sen.elect Adam Hamilton (D-KS) reaffirmed on Sunday his plans not to support Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-NY) bid for majority leader following Democrats’ successful midterm elections. While speaking with Kristen Welker on Meet the Press, Hamilton was asked about...

  32. USA TODAY Leans left Factuality: High US
    Kansas senator-elect won't back Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader - USA Today

    Kansas senator-elect won't back Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader USA Today

  33. Breitbart News Right Factuality: Mixed US
    Adam Hamilton: Schumer a 'Divisive Figure,' Dems Need a Leader Who Can 'Unite'

    Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Senator-elect Adam Hamilton (D-KS) said Democrats should choose a Senate leader who can bring various factions of the party together instead of Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), because he is a”decisive figure.” Partial transcript as follows:...

    Mixed reliabilityElevated risk
  34. The Hill Center Factuality: High US
    Hamilton says many people in Kansas view Schumer as ‘polarizing’

    Sen.-elect Adam Hamilton (D-Kans.) on Sunday said that many people in Kansas view Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) as “polarizing.” “Meet the Press” host Kristen Welker asked Hamilton on NBC News about why the top Senate Democrat, who Hamilton has been critical...

  35. Washington Examiner Right Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Slotkin vows to oppose Schumer ‘until I see a plan,’ won’t rule out leadership challenge

    Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) said she would not fully back current Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to be the next majority leader when Democrats retake the majority in January. Slotkin told Politico that no single Democrat can claim credit for the party’s overall...

  36. RealClearPolitics Leans right Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Senate Has Unfinished Business and a Ticking Clock

    Chuck Schumer will likely block every Trump judicial nominee once Democrats take the Senate, making the next two months critical for the GOP.

  37. USA TODAY Leans left Factuality: High US
    Slotkin won't rule out challenging Schumer for Senate majority leader - USA Today

    Slotkin won't rule out challenging Schumer for Senate majority leader USA Today

  38. Breitbart News Right Factuality: Mixed US
    Celebs Call for Hakeem Jeffries & Chuck Schumer to Be Booted from Dem Leadership: 'Retire Immediately'

    Hollywood celebs are further flexing their putative influence and calling for Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer to be booted from leadership.

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  39. Reddit Leans left Factuality: Mixed US
    Incoming Democratic senators don’t want Chuck Schumer as majority leader

    submitted by /u/AskRedditOG [link] [comments]

    Mixed reliability
  40. Google News Center Factuality: High US
    Schumer Is on Track to Remain Democratic Leader in Senate After Election Blowout, Aides Say - The New York Times

    Schumer Is on Track to Remain Democratic Leader in Senate After Election Blowout, Aides Say The New York Times Slotkin won't rule out challenging Schumer for Senate majority leader USA Today Incoming Democratic senators don’t want Chuck Schumer as majority leader The Guardian...

  41. Fox News Right Factuality: Mostly factual Opinion US
    MIKE DAVIS: Lame-duck Senate has unfinished business and a ticking clock

    Chuck Schumer will likely block every Trump judicial nominee once Democrats take the Senate, making the next two months critical for the GOP.

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  42. Reddit Leans left Factuality: Mixed US
    Maryland Sen. Van Hollen declines to back Chuck Schumer as majority leader

    submitted by /u/plz-let-me-in [link] [comments]

    Mixed reliability
  43. Reddit Leans left Factuality: Mixed US
    Kansas Sen.-elect Adam Hamilton stands by promise not to support Chuck Schumer for leadership

    submitted by /u/Brinwalk42 [link] [comments]

    Mixed reliability
  44. Breitbart News Right Factuality: Mixed US
    Van Hollen Rules Out Schumer Challenge, Eyes 2028 White House Run

    Sen. Chris Van Hollen won’t challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader after Democrats flipped the chamber, but is eyeing a 2028 presidential run.

    Mixed reliabilityElevated risk
  45. Fox News Right Factuality: Mostly factual US
    The Hitchhiker’s Guide to what happens next on Capitol Hill

    Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan are vying for top House Republican, and incoming progressives challenge Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries for leadership.

  46. Twitchy Right Factuality: Mixed US
    The Epic Backfire for Chuck Schumer Continues As ANOTHER Dem He Supported Turns on Him
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  47. PBS NewsHour Leans left Factuality: Very high US
    Schumer says Democrats will stop Trump from placing 'right-winger' on the Supreme Court

    Schumer says the party's agenda will center around lowering prices, along with five issues that they have focused on in the minority — healthcare, housing, Trump's tariffs, childcare and lowering energy bills.

  48. Twitchy Right Factuality: Mixed US
    Chuck Schumer Caught As Democrats Try to Run Him Out of Leadership

    On this full episode of LARRY, we dive into the Democratic civil war already taking shape after the election, five senators-elect and a sitting senator refusing to back Chuck Schumer’s leadership, Elissa Slotkin calling for both Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries to step aside, the...

    Mixed reliabilityElevated risk
  49. RedState Right Factuality: Mixed US
    Chuck Schumer Caught As Democrats Try to Run Him Out of Leadership

    On this full episode of LARRY, we dive into the Democratic civil war already taking shape after the election, five senators-elect and a sitting senator refusing to back Chuck Schumer’s leadership, Elissa Slotkin calling for both Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries to step aside, the...

    Elevated risk
  50. The Guardian Left Factuality: Very high GB
    Incoming Democratic senators don’t want Chuck Schumer as majority leader

    New lawmakers from Annie Andrews and Adam Hamilton to Abdul El-Sayed indicate they will not support him Incoming Democratic senators want someone other than Chuck Schumer to become the next majority leader in the US Senate, although Schumer likely still has enough votes in...

  51. The Hill Center Factuality: High US
    Jon Stewart says Schumer doesn’t understand ‘urgency of the moment’

    Schumer indicated he has the votes to remain the Democratic leader, despite growing calls for a change at the top.

  52. Google News Center Factuality: High US
    Schumer poised to lead Senate again after surviving Democratic backlash - The Washington Post

    Schumer poised to lead Senate again after surviving Democratic backlash The Washington Post Trump will be blocked from putting ‘rightwinger’ on supreme court, Schumer says The Guardian Schumer says Democrats will stop Trump from placing 'right-winger' on the Supreme Court PBS...

  53. Washington Examiner Right Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Annie Andrews cool on Schumer’s leadership role

    Sen.-elect Annie Andrews (D-SC) signaled on Friday that she remains against Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) retaining his leadership role. Schumer has been hit with a wave of incoming freshmen hostile to his oversight of the chamber, embodying the pressure...

  54. The Hill Center Factuality: High Opinion US
    Jon Stewart flames Chuck Schumer; Dems must get ready to govern

    Democrats need to be careful — they cannot spend the next two years proving they are better at fighting Republicans than they are at improving people's lives.

  55. RedState Right Factuality: Mixed US
    More Karma Coming for Chuck Schumer, As the Revolt Against Him Grows
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  56. Washington Times Right Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Schumer's Supreme Court blockade: No more justice picks for Trump when Democrats take over Senate

    Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer has vowed to block President Trump's judicial picks once Democrats control the chamber in January.

  57. Newsweek Center Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Chuck Schumer Faces Revolt Despite Blue Tsunami—List of Democratic Rebels

    Democrats who won key Senate races this week are saying they want to see new leadership in the Senate.

  58. Washington Examiner Right Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Schumer vows to block ‘right-winger’ Supreme Court nominees

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  59. Breitbart News Right Factuality: Mixed US
    Jon Stewart Says No to Chuck Schumer as Majority Leader: Part of a 'Bulls**t System the Needs to Go'

    Comedy Central's Daily Show host Jon Stewart called on Democrats to avoid selecting Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) as Senate Majority Leader after their sweeping midterm election victory.

    Mixed reliabilityElevated risk
  60. Fox News Right Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Bitter Fetterman-El-Sayed feud threatens to complicate Schumer's Senate unity push

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  61. Democracy Now! Left Factuality: Mostly factual US
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  62. The Hill Center Factuality: High US
    Schumer vows Senate Democrats would block any ‘right-winger’ Trump Supreme Court nominee

    Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) says Democrats would block any “right-winger” President Trump attempts to appoint to the Supreme Court after they take control of the Senate, which could ramp up pressure on conservative Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas...

  63. The New York Times Left Factuality: Very high US
    Chuck Schumer on Governing With (or Without) Trump

    “The Daily” goes to Capitol Hill to talk with Senator Chuck Schumer.

  64. Newsweek Center Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Petitions to Replace Chuck Schumer Pass 100,000 Signatures Day After Launch

    The petitions, both created on Wednesday, come on the heels of sweeping Democratic wins this midterm cycle.

  65. New York Post Right Factuality: Mostly factual Opinion US
    The pipsqueaks revolting against Schumer and Jeffries need a slapdown

    Various lefties in Congress are trying to stop Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries from leading the Senate and House: We hope the new leaders make the ankle-biters pay for their temerity.

  66. Washington Times Right Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Senate Democrats will not let Trump put a 'right-winger' on the Supreme Court, Schumer vows

    Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is vowing that Democrats will not allow President Donald Trump to put "a right-winger" on the Supreme Court once they take power, raising the possibility that his party could block a presidential nominee if there is a vacancy in the next...

  67. New York Post Right Factuality: Mostly factual Opinion US
    There’s only one responsible way to ‘end the Iran war,’ Chuck Schumer

    Democrats can't want Iran to take control of the Strait of Hormuz, let alone join the nuclear-weapons club — yet “end the war” seems to guarantee just that.

  68. Raw Story Left Factuality: Mixed US
    Schumer reckoning imminent as posse of new senators circles: 'He's holding us back'

    Progressives sending a posse of Democrats to the U.S. Senate in January have a message for Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY): Join us or get out of our way. Leaders from top progressive groups spoke out Thursday against the Democratic Party’s presumptive majority leader for a...

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  69. Raw Story Left Factuality: Mixed US
    Fury brewing over Senator's 'blank check' written for a 'dirty' deal: 'Blatant disregard'

    Protesters are planning to gather outside the Brooklyn home of US Sen. Chuck Schumer on Friday morning, demanding he block what they’ve dubbed a “dirty data center deal” from passing through the Senate. The bill, known as the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act...

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  70. USA TODAY Leans left Factuality: High US
    Will the blue wave sink Chuck Schumer? Incoming Dems seek 'new blood' - USA Today

    Will the blue wave sink Chuck Schumer? Incoming Dems seek 'new blood' USA Today

  71. The Hill Center Factuality: High US
    Van Hollen not running for Senate majority leader, source says

    Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) is not planning to challenge Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) for Senate majority leader, a source close to Van Hollen told NewsNation, The Hill’s partner network. “Prior to selecting a majority leader, Senator Van Hollen believes the caucus needs to...

  72. RedState Right Factuality: Mixed US
    Schumer, Jeffries Realize They Might Be in Over Their Heads

    On this full episode of LARRY, we dive into the impeachment push already taking shape after the election, Hakeem Jeffries downplaying impeachment talk while Chuck Schumer backs investigations, the growing pressure from a radical wing that could give Democratic leadership more...

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  73. Twitchy Right Factuality: Mixed US
    Schumer, Jeffries Realize They Might Be in Over Their Heads

    On this full episode of LARRY, we dive into the impeachment push already taking shape after the election, Hakeem Jeffries downplaying impeachment talk while Chuck Schumer backs investigations, the growing pressure from a radical wing that could give Democratic leadership more...

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  74. The Seattle Times Not rated US
    Senate Democrats will not let Trump put a ‘right-winger’ on the Supreme Court, Schumer vows

    Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is vowing that Democrats will not allow President Donald Trump to put “a right winger” on the Supreme Court once they take power, raising the possibility that his party could block a presidential nominee if there were a vacancy in the...

  75. Bangor Daily Leans left Factuality: High US
    Senate Democrats will not let Trump put a ‘right-winger’ on the Supreme Court, Schumer vows

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer is vowing that Democrats will not allow President Donald Trump to put “a right-winger” on the Supreme Court once they take power, raising the possibility that his party could block a presidential nominee if there is a...

  76. Zero Hedge Right Factuality: Low US
    El-Sayed Stabs Schumer In The Back, Sends Rare Olive Branch To Trump

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  77. The Hill Center Factuality: High US
    El-Sayed says he’d back Van Hollen as majority leader over Schumer

    Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed (D-Mich.) reupped his calls Thursday morning for Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) to become Senate majority leader over Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) In an interview on “CNN News Central,” the newly elected Michigan Democrat echoed his May...

  78. New Republic Left Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Calls to Replace Jeffries and Schumer Explode After Democratic Wins

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  79. Washington Times Right Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Schumer confident of reelection as Senate majority leader amid left-wing calls for new leadership

    Sen. Charles E. Schumer is confident he'll earn his caucus' support to serve as Senate majority leader next Congress, but some Democrats are seeking reassurances before committing to back him.

  80. Fox News Right Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Schumer faces mutiny from newly elected Senate Dems as party prepares to seize power

    Senate Democrats face a leadership battle as Chuck Schumer seeks to keep his role, but several newly elected senators are pushing for new blood.

  81. Fox News Right Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Schumer, Jeffries sidestep questions on nuking filibuster, launching Elon Musk probe after blue wave

    Chuck Schumer ignored questions twice about abolishing the filibuster as Democrats prepare to take the Senate majority after midterm victories.

  82. The Atlantic Leans left Factuality: Very high US
    How Chuck Schumer Got the Lousiest Job in Washington

    The once-and-likely-future majority leader told me that flipping Mississippi is an old fixation.

  83. Reddit Leans left Factuality: Mixed US
    Peggy Flanagan wants new Senate Democratic leader to replace Chuck Schumer.

    submitted by /u/whitepawn23 [link] [comments]

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  84. Twitchy Right Factuality: Mixed US
    Chuck Schumer Getting Publicly Dumped by the Rabid Antisemite He Spent Millions Backing Is GLORIOUS
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  85. Breitbart News Right Factuality: Mixed US
    'Time for New Leadership': Peggy Flanagan Calls for Democrats to Replace Chuck Schumer

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  86. Raw Story Left Factuality: Mixed US
    MAGA heirs gang up on Trump's war as Schumer threatens admin with 'power of the purse'

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  87. The Hill Center Factuality: High US
    Progressive group calls for Senate Dems to replace Schumer as leader

    The progressive group Indivisible called for Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday to replace Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) as majority leader after the party secured control of both chambers of Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections. “Yesterday, voters made it...

  88. ReasonTV Leans right Factuality: Mostly factual US
    When You Investigate Trump's Corruption, Don't Make Collateral Damage of the Corporate Bystanders

    Chuck Schumer, Donald Trump, and Hakeem Jeffries against a purple background

  89. Twitchy Right Factuality: Mixed US
    COOKED: Chuck Schumer Shows He ‘Learned to Grill’ by Reviving Cringeworthy Meme
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  90. NPR Leans left Factuality: Very high US
    Chuck Schumer heralds Democrats' 'generational remake' of Senate

    In remarks the day after his party flipped control of Congress, the Senate Minority Leader said voters had spoken clearly about their priorities, and said it's up to the Democratic party to deliver.

  91. The Hill Center Factuality: High US
    Schumer says Republicans favor ending Iran war immediately, cites ‘power of the purse’

    Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) says there will be Senate Republican support for ending the war with Iran as soon as possible and threatened that Democrats will use the “power of the purse” to starve the Defense Department of funding if necessary to bring a...

  92. Fox News Right Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Chuck Schumer after sweeping Democratic midterm victories: 'I'll be re-elected as majority leader'

    Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says he'll be re-elected as majority leader despite five newly elected Democratic senators opposing his bid.

  93. CBS News Leans left Factuality: High US
    Schumer lauds blue wave as a "generational remake of the Senate map"

    Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer spoke after Democrats won control of the House and Senate in the 2026 midterm elections.

  94. Hindustan Times Center Factuality: High IN
    Democrats' leader Chuck Schumer demands an end to the Iran war as party takes control of both Congressional houses

    Democrats have won control of the US Senate, and Chuck Schumer says the Iran war must end.

  95. The Hill Center Factuality: High US
    Schumer has votes for majority leader despite some Democratic dissent

    Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) says he will be reelected as Senate majority leader next month when Democrats hold leadership elections despite the dissent of a handful of newly elected senators who threatened not to support him serving another term as leader. “The issue is not...

  96. Breitbart News Right Factuality: Mixed US
    Chuck Schumer Teases Targeting Republicans: 'These Burgers and Dogs Are Fully Cooked'

    Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) teased the left's plans to target Republicans in a social media post the morning after the midterm election.

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  97. FRANCE 24 English Center Factuality: High State media FR
    REPLAY: Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer on US midterms

    The US Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer talked to the press after the midterm election results. Democrats are riding their sweep of Congress into a new era, eager to meet voter demands for change with plans to tackle high costs of living and confront President Donald...

    State-funded media
  98. Raw Story Left Factuality: Mixed US
    Read the room! Chuck Schumer's glaring disconnect shows he's already in way over his head

    The Dems hadn’t even had control of the Senate for an hour before Chuck Schumer uttered his latest beyond-infuriating statement. If this newfound congressional power is going to mean anything, it has to begin with a long-overdue changing of the guard. And that means good ole...

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  99. PBS NewsHour Leans left Factuality: Very high US
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    The longtime Democratic leader told reporters in Washington that "Americans voted for change" and that there had been a "generational remake of the Senate map."

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