Sen. Chuck Schumer blasts President Donald Trump for leaving the United States for Asia during the government shutdown, accusing the president of "skipping town."

The Senate returned to session today, Oct. 23, but how did they vote? Is the government open? Here's what went down.

The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Chuck Schumer that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Oct. 5, 2025.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is on a winning streak after securing a trio of recruitment wins in battleground states, raising expectations among Democrats that the party can reclaim the majority despite a midterm map with long odds.

The typical New York family would have to pay an average of $3,000 more for health insurance without ACA tax credits, Schumer warned.

Following is a partial transcript of the video (note that errors are possible):

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday endorsed Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) in the state’s 2026 Senate race against GOP Sen. Susan Collins. “We think that Janet Mills is the best

CNN’s Kaitlan Collins asks Senate Majority Leader John Thune if he is open to speaking with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer about working on ending the government shutdown.

Democrats are still trying to figure out their party’s future after losing the 2024 presidential election, spurring a call for new and younger leadership. Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) announced his bid for Senate,