Chuck Schumer Apologizes for Calling Children with Disabilities an 'Inappropriate and Outdated' Term

Senate Leader Chuck Schumer.Photo: Drew Angerer/Getty Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer issued an apology on Tuesday after sparking criticism for referring to children with developmental disabilities as “retarded.” In a statement, the New York Democrat acknowledged that he had used an “inappropriate and outdated” term, saying that he was “sincerely sorry” for the language. “When I first was an assemblyman, they wanted to build a congregate living place for retarded children,” he said.

Chuck Schumer Recalls Hearing Threats of 'Get Him' on Jan. 6 Before Being Dragged to Safety by Police

Senate Leader Chuck Schumer.Photo: Drew Angerer/Getty Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer opened up this week about his experience on Jan. 6, 2021, saying he was “on the floor of the Senate at 1 p.m.” as Congress assembled to count electoral votes that would formalize the victory of then President-elect Joe Biden. “I’ll never forget it,” Schumer, 71, toldUSA Todayin avideo interviewreleased to coincide with the one-year anniversary of the pro-Trump riots.

Chuck Todd Departing NBC Show 'Meet the Press' After 9 Years with Kristen Welker Taking Over

Chuck Todd and Kristen Welker.Photo:D Dipasupil/Getty Images for AWXII; Paul Morigi/Getty D Dipasupil/Getty Images for AWXII; Paul Morigi/Getty During his usual broadcast on Sunday, Todd, 51, revealed that after a nine-year-long run,this summer will be his last as moderator of the iconic NBC program. “I am really proud of what this team and I have built over the last decade,” the journalist said. “I’ve loved so much of this job, helping to explain America to Washington and explain Washington to America.

Chuck Wicks Is Engaged to Girlfriend Kasi Williams: 'I Will Forever Be Yours'

She said yes! Chuck Wicksshared the happy news that he’s gotten engaged to girlfriend Kasi Williams, sister of country superstarJason Aldean, during a romantic getaway to Canada. “About last night….. I LOVE YOU @kasirosa,” the country singer andTy Bentli Showradio co-host, 39, captioned aheartwarming videoof the moment he got down on one knee. “We could hear a pin drop in that woods. Nothing but us and the snow falling. It was absolutely perfect.

Chuck Wicks Marries Kasi Williams: All the Details from Their 'Breathtaking' Cabo San Lucas Wedding

Chuck Wickshas all he ever wanted. The country singer andTy Bentli Showradio co-host married Kasi Williams, sister of country superstarJason Aldean, on Friday atCabo Azul Resortin Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, PEOPLE confirms exclusively. “Kasi and I both felt as if we were in a dream,” Wicks, 40, tells PEOPLE. “Every moment was absolutely breathtaking and the best part is we were able to share that with our closest family and friends!