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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y. speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, March 2, 2017, about news reports of Attorney General Jeff Sessions' contact with Russia's ambassador to the U.S. during the presidential campaign. The revelation is spurring growing calls in Congress in both parties for him to recuse himself from an investigation into Russian interference in the U.S. election. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Chuck Schumer demands Jeff Sessions resign, seeks special prosecutor for Russia investigation

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times

Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer wants more specifics about the philosophy of Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. (Associated Press)

Neil Gorsuch, Supreme Court nominee, offers Chuck Schumer no hints on judicial philosophy

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

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Neil Gorsuch nomination gets negative reaction from Schumer, Democrats

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

Supreme Court Justice nominee Neil Gorsuch, escorted by former New Hampshire Sen. Kelly Ayotte, arrives for a closed-door meeting with Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., at his office on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Feb. 6, 2017. Tester is a Democrat running for re-election in a state that gave President Trump 56 percent of the vote. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Jon Tester, Senate Democrat, ‘open’ to Neil Gorsuch

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

In this Jan. 17, 2017, file photo, Education Secretary-designate Betsy DeVos testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington at her confirmation hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Betsy DeVos: Senate advances nomination for education secretary

By David Sherfinski and Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., followed by Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., arrives for a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) ** FILE **

Neil Gorsuch filibuster announced by Senate Democrats

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

President Donald Trump speaks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017, to announce Judge Neil Gorsuch as his nominee for the Supreme Court. Gorsuch stands with his wife Louise. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Neil Gorsuch nominated to Supreme Court by Donald Trump

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times

Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., accompanied by other Senate Democrats, speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) ** FILE **

Chuck Schumer wants delay on Rex Tillerson vote, possibly other nominees, after executive order

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., accompanied by other Senate Democrats, speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) ** FILE **

Charles Schumer to punish Donald Trump by opposing Cabinet picks

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., speaks during the opening day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Monday, July 18, 2016. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) ** FILE **

Tom Cotton: Maybe more ‘seasoning’ in leadership would benefit Chuck Schumer

The Washington Times

Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer of N.Y., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, about President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees. Schumer said the Senate will vote on two of Trump's Cabinet nominees on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, and begin debate on a third. The Senate will vote on Defense Secretary-designate James Mattis and Homeland Security Secretary-designate John Kelly. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Senate Democrats’ vow delays on votes for Trump’s Cabinet

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times

President-elect Donald Trump, accompanied by Vice President-elect Mike Pence places a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., ahead of Friday's presidential inauguration. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Senate Democrats ready to confirm Donald Trump national security team on Day One

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times

Sen. Charles E. Schumer, New York Democrat. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Chuck Schumer to oppose Jeff Sessions for attorney general

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer of N.Y. speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, to discuss the nomination of Rep. Tom Price, R-Ga. to become Health and Human Services secretary. (AP Photo/Zach Gibson)

Chuck Schumer defends call for confirmation delay, says GOP made same demands in 2009

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times

President Barack Obama leaves a meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, about his signature healthcare law with members of Congress. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Obama, Dems claim upper hand in Obamacare repeal fight

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

From left, Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., chair of the House Republican Conference, Vice President-elect Mike Pence, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy of Calif., House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis., and House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of La., meet with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, following a closed-door meeting with the GOP caucus to discuss repeal of President Obama's health care law now that the GOP is in charge of White House and Congress. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

GOP wins first Obamacare fight in Senate budget vote

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Senate Minority Leader-elect Chuck Schumer of N.Y. speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in his office on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Nov. 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Chuck Schumer: I told Donald Trump his suggested $1T for infrastructure ‘sounded good to me’

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

FILE - In this June 23, 2016 file photo, Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y. speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. President-elect Donald Trump, a newcomer to Washington, will deal with an experience quartet of Washington hands as the top leaders of Congress. Here’s a look at the gatekeepers to the Republican’s agenda on Capitol Hill. Congress holds leadership elections next week. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Senate Democrats begin postmortem of election debacle, look for path forward

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times

Sen. Charles Schumer, New York Democrat, speaks to the media on Capitol Hill in Washington on May 17, 2016. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Chuck Schumer: Donald Trump only serious on guns if he gets NRA to back Dem proposals

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Sen. Charles Schumer, New York Democrat, speaks to the media on Capitol Hill in Washington on May 17, 2016. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Charles Schumer’s aide busted for pills, steroids

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times