As the clock ticked, Senate Democrats were in an uncomfortable position. They were forced to choose between a GOP bill that reprioritizes federal funding to reflect Trump's priorities and gives him more leeway in spending decisions,

Senate Minority Leader Schumer, D-N.Y. announced that he will vote to keep the government open and warned that a shutdown has worse consequences for Americans.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's three planned book tour events scheduled for this week have abruptly been postponed as of Monday morning. Schumer, promoting his new book "Antisemitism in America: A Warning,

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is scrapping book tour events this week due to security concerns as progressives fume over his maneuver to avert a partial government shutdown last week.