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Schumer: Nobody said it would be easy, but it is done

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Schumer: Nobody said it would be easy, but it is done

Schumer: Nobody said it would be easy, but it is done

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer addresses the media following the Senate’s vote to pass the $1.9 trillion Covid relief package


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President Biden supports Senator Schumer's call for new elections in Israel amid strained relations over the Gaza conflict. Schumer's criticism of PM Netanyahu's leadership reverberates in both nations. Biden's measured response reflects frustration with Netanyahu's hindrance of humanitarian efforts. Tensions rise over Israeli military operations in Rafah. The U.S. seeks a clear plan to protect civilians while facilitating ceasefire talks. #Israel #Gaza #IsraelGazawar #Schumer #SenatorSchumer #PMNetanyahu #Rafah #Netanyahu #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.97~

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Top Democrat Schumer calls for new elections in Israel, criticises Netanyahu [Video]

Top Democrat Schumer calls for new elections in Israel, criticises Netanyahu

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Alejandro Mayorkas Impeached by House Republicans [Video]

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Former Treasury Secretary Looking to Form Investor Group to Purchase TikTok [Video]

Former Treasury Secretary Looking to Form Investor Group to Purchase TikTok

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Mitch McConnell Backs Trump Despite Acrimonious Relationship [Video]

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John Cornyn Wants to Be the Senate’s Next GOP Leader [Video]

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France's Senate votes to make abortion a constitutional 'freedom' [Video]

France's Senate votes to make abortion a constitutional 'freedom'

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US Life Expectancy on the Rise Following Pandemic Decline, CDC Report Says [Video]

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Routine COVID tests for hospital patients discharged into care homes to end

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Doctors report a man from Germany has been vaccinated 217 against the COVID-19 virus with no negative medical symptoms.

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