The move, which Schumer called a “Hobson’s choice,” led to calls for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to primary him in 2028. The 35-year-old progressive has been laying the groundwork this year for a statewide or even national campaign, Axios reported last week.

CNN host Dana Bash repeatedly pressed Sen. Chuck Schumer on why he was holding out on endorsing NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani on Sunday, as he insisted he was still talking to the Democratic socialist.

There was a vocal contingent of Mamdani supporters at a black-tie opening for the Met Opera's “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Klay.”

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer continued to play coy about whether he will endorse New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani.

The chilly relationship is a rather new development. Schumer and Thune have served together in the Senate for more than 20 years, including overlapping on the powerful Finance Committee. Even into the first Trump administration, Thune spoke about his regular run-ins with Schumer in the Senate gym.

Congressional Democrats unveil "No Political Enemies Act," following concerns that President Donald Trump and his administration are "trying to snuff out" critics.

Conservative figures like Megyn Kelly and Piers Morgan, however, were more muted in their response to Jimmy Kimmel's return.