Senate Minority Leader Charles SchumerCharles (Chuck) Ellis SchumerVA hospitals mostly drop hydroxychloroquine as coronavirus treatment Democrats call on FTC to investigate allegations of TikTok child privacy violations Lawmakers introduce bill to invest 0 billion in science, tech research MORE (D-N.Y.) said on Friday that Majority Leader Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellThe Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – George Floyd’s death sparks protests, National Guard activation COVID-19 workplace complaints surge; unions rip administration Senate Democrats pump brakes on new stimulus checks MORE (R-Ky.) should force members of his caucus to call off hearings and business meetings scheduled next week as part of GOP investigations tied to the Obama administration. 

Schumer, in a letter sent to Senate Democrats, said Republicans have become the “conspiracy caucus.”

“The Republican-led Judiciary and Homeland Security Committees — two powerful committees with broad jurisdiction over issues related to the coronavirus — have instead used their majority to chase wild conspiracy theories to appease President TrumpDonald John TrumpMinneapolis erupts for third night, as protests spread, Trump vows retaliation Stocks open mixed ahead of Trump briefing on China The island that can save America MORE,” Schumer wrote.

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“They have failed the American people by turning the institutions of the Senate into an extension of the President’s re-election campaign. … [The] Republican Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold yet another hearing, not on the pandemic, but on baseless conspiracy theories related to the 2016 election. Leader McConnell should instruct these committees to cancel these conspiracy hearings,”  Schumer added.

Schumer’s letter to Senate Democrats comes as Republicans are ramping up their controversial investigations into Crossfire Hurricane, the name of the FBI’s investigation of Russian election interference and the Trump campaign.

Both Sens. Lindsey GrahamLindsey Olin GrahamSenate Democrats pump brakes on new stimulus checks Comey, Rice, Clapper among GOP senator’s targets for subpoenas amid Obama-era probe Schumer: GOP should ‘stop sitting on their hands’ on coronavirus bill MORE (R-S.C.) and Ron JohnsonRonald (Ron) Harold JohnsonComey, Rice, Clapper among GOP senator’s targets for subpoenas amid Obama-era probe Schumer: GOP should ‘stop sitting on their hands’ on coronavirus bill GOP chairman to seek subpoena power in investigation of Russia probe, ‘unmasking’ requests MORE (R-Wis.) — the chairmen of the Judiciary and Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs committees, respectively — are scheduled to hold subpoena votes next week.

Johnson’s committee also voted along party lines last week to subpoena Blue Star Strategies, a firm tied to Ukraine gas company Burisma Holdings, as part of its probe into Hunter Biden. 

Former Deputy Attorney General Rod RosensteinRod RosensteinGOP chairman to seek subpoena power in investigation of Russia probe, ‘unmasking’ requests Rosenstein to testify as part of Graham’s Russia investigation probe Senate Republicans issue first subpoena in Biden-Burisma probe MORE is also scheduled to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee, marking the first public hearing to stem from Graham’s investigation. 

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Democrats have fumed over the investigations, accusing Republicans of using their gavels to dig into Trump’s political enemies ahead of the November election and inadvertently spread Russian misinformation. 

Democrats have also warned that the investigations are a distraction from combatting the coronavirus. Republicans have hit “pause” on passing another relief bill as they review the roughly $2.8 trillion already passed by Congress. 

Schumer, in his letter to Democrats, noted that they will try to pass legislation next week to extend the amount of time businesses have to spend loan money under the Paycheck Protection Program, which provides loans to companies with fewer than 500 employees.

Sens. Marco RubioMarco Antonio RubioTrump administration designates B of PPP funds for community lenders The Memo: Trump’s Scarborough tweets unsettle his allies House passes bill that would sanction Chinese officials over Xinjiang camps MORE (R-Fla.) and Ben CardinBenjamin (Ben) Louis CardinSenate Democrats pump brakes on new stimulus checks Lawmakers urge Trump to cancel DC’s July 4 event: ‘Impossible to put on safely’ This week: Surveillance fight sets early test for House’s proxy voting MORE (D-Md.) had hoped to pass their own fix before a weeklong Memorial Day break, but at least one office objected and stalled the Senate’s legislation. 

Democrats are also planning to “dedicate a ‘Day of Action’ to essential workers” on Wednesday. 

“I urge you to participate and lift up the stories of essential workers from your state,” Schumer wrote.  

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