Chuck Schumer used the threat of two more Trump-appointed Supreme Court justices to bait top Democrats into running for Senate in 2026, the party leader told Axios in an exclusive interview.
Why it matters: Schumer, 75, is up for re-election in 2028 and his longevity as party leader is at stake. But the New York Democrat got his handpicked candidate in all four states where he'll need to flip GOP-held seats.