
Ed Markey
Senator calls for Clarence Thomas to resign: "unsalvageable"
"I will say what needs to be said. Clarence Thomas should resign from the Supreme Court of the United States," Senator Ed Markey said.
GE under bipartisan fire from senators for offshoring defense contracts
"One of the hardest things to do in any industry is to train the workers who can do manufacturing," an expert said. "Once you lose that capacity, it's gone."
U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn Leads Delegation to Taiwan: Report
Blackburn's trip is due to follow a visit led by Massachusetts Democrat Sen. Ed Markey on August 14 and that of Nancy Pelosi between August 2 and 3.
U.S. Senator Lands in Taiwan Weeks After Nancy Pelosi Visit Sparked Fury
The delegation is set to meet with senior leaders in the country to discuss multiple issues of mutual interest between the U.S. and Taiwan.
Manchin Pulling Plug on Climate Change Runs Senate Democrats' Patience Thin
"Senator Manchin's refusal to act is infuriating. It makes me question why he's Chair of ENR," Senator Martin Heinrich said of Manchin.
Dems Ask Big Tech to Halt Tracking That May 'Victimize' Abortion Seekers
"We are concerned that anti-abortion prosecutors and other actors will attempt to access and leverage personal information."
Daylight Saving Time One Step Closer to Becoming Permanent in U.S.
A bill to make DST permanent in the U.S. passed the Senate with unanimous approval Tuesday afternoon and would go into effect in 2023 if it becomes law.
2 Senators Tell Tesla They Are 'Deeply Troubled' About Self-Driving Dangers
Richard Blumenthal and Ed Markey wrote a letter to Tesla CEO Elon Musk expressing their concern about safety reports on the the carmaker's self-driving systems.
Saudi Arabia-China Ballistic Missile Deal 'Deeply Alarming,' Senator Says
Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) said reports of missile cooperation between Riyadh and Beijing is "not surprising" and should spur congressional action.
Bill to Regulate Airline Fees Reintroduced To Congress by Democrats
The bill would allow the Department of Transportation to regulate fees to ensure they are "reasonable and proportional" to the cost imposed on the airline.
AOC Slams Opposition to Green New Deal as Ida Remnants Devastate New York
"As if doing too little is the responsible, adult thing to do?" the progressive congresswoman asked.
Senators Urge Airlines to Scrap Expiration Dates on Flight Credit
Senators sent similar letters to airlines last year, requesting full cash refunds instead of flight credit to customers forced to cancel air travel during the pandemic.
The Abiding Shame of 'Packing' the Supreme Court
As shameful as the present stunt is, it is at least clarifying about the modern Democratic Party's thirst for power.
'Go Big': Progressives Want Biden to Back Larger Infrastructure Bill
Progressive lawmakers have proposed pushing through a $10 trillion infrastructure package instead.
Senate Passing $1,400 Stimulus Checks Renew Calls for Recurring Payments
"We need recurring payments," the Massachusetts senator said. "We will not stop until we pass at least a $15 federal minimum wage, and that includes abolishing the filibuster to ensure we give our workers a raise."
Progressives Push for $2K Stimulus Checks and 65% of Americans Support It
Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts thinks struggling Americans need more cash to weather the ongoing pandemic.
Ohio Senator Brown Joins Sanders in Delaying Senate Holiday Over Stimulus
"I will be on the floor," Ohio Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown said Tuesday, "make sure this comes to a vote."
Sanders Delaying Recess for $2K Stimulus Could Undermine GOP Ga. Incumbents
"It's simple," Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders tweeted Tuesday, "no vote, no new year's break for Senators."
2 Senators Introduce National Face Mask Legislation
The legislation would provide $5 billion to the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund for states that implement mask requirments.
Kellyanne Conway's 2016 Tweet About Historic Trump Landslide Resurfaces
People celebrating Biden's victory appropriated Conway's 2016 tweet that said that Trump's win was a "Landslide. Blowout. Historic."
Ed Markey: Dems Should Nix Filibuster If SCOTUS Seat Filled Before Election
The Massachusetts senator appeared to be referencing the fact that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell had announced his intent to push a Trump nominee through, just hours after receiving the news that Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died.
Once Tipped for President, Joe Kennedy III's Future Is Now in Question
Congressman Joe Kennedy III has lost his Massachusetts primary challenge to Senator Ed Markey, raising questions about the 39-year-old's political future.
Sen. Ed Markey Wins, Joe Kennedy III First Kennedy To Lose in Massachusetts
Rep. Joe Kennedy III was defeated by incumbent Sen. Ed Markey in the Massachusetts Democratic primary on Tuesday, making him the first Kennedy to lose an election in the state.
U.S. Senator Ed Markey Has Unlikely Supporters—American Girl Dolls
American Girl Dolls are just some of the, uh, people supporting Markey in new Twitter accounts.
Senator Blasts Ted Cruz's 'Magic Money Tree' Comment About Stimulus Talks
Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey and Texas Senator Ted Cruz butted heads in a Monday Twitter exchange about congressional stimulus talks.
Dr. Fauci Couldn't Be Fired Without Cause Under Proposed Bill
The bill would only permit presidents to sack National Institutes of Health directors over malfeasance, negligence of office, and incapacity.
Joe Kennedy Lead Over Markey Has Fallen to Six Points: Poll
The 39-year-old challenger of the incumbent senator held a 14-point lead in a poll released before official campaign launch last year.
The Return of the Kennedy Dynasty: Joe Kennedy III to Run for Senate
A poll earlier this month gave Kennedy a 14-point advantage over the Democratic senator he'll challenge.
Buttigieg: Time for Green New Deal 'Was Yesterday'
"If we don't act aggressively and immediately on climate, it's not going to be a pretty picture," Mayor Pete Buttigieg warned.