Democratic leaders face questions from their side

March 24, 2025, 10:53 AM UTC

Republican lawmakers return to Washington today empowered, while Democrats arrive in turmoil.

After a week of simmering anger on the left, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and, to a lesser extent, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) face questions about their next steps to confront the sweeping power plays by President Donald Trump and how they manage their restive political bases.

Schumer describes himself as a “conductor” of his caucus orchestra, but some of his players have signaled they’re ready to take up their own direction, raising the possibility of new messengers pushing to the forefront, with or ...

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