Elizabeth Warren
The latest on Elizabeth Warren, the senior United States senator from Massachusetts. Warren has served the state in the U.S. Senate as a Democrat since 2013. A former law professor, her work has largely focused on consumer protection, establishing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau under President Barack Obama. She unsuccessfully ran for the Democratic nomination for president in 2020, losing to former Vice President Joe Biden.
Democrats Call for More Tax Code Changes Beyond the Schumer-Manchin Bill
"What is really needed is higher progressive taxation, including a wealth tax," Congressman Ro Khanna told Newsweek.
Supreme Court 'Set a Torch' to Its Legitimacy With Roe Ruling: Warren
The Democratic senator said Sunday that more justices should be added to the institution in order to "get some confidence back in our court."
Jerome Powell Admits Federal Reserve 'Not Getting Our Own Job Done'
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said a recession is possible and that more interest rate increases seem likely.
What Can Biden Do to Protect Abortion Access If SCOTUS Overturns Roe?
Advocates acknowledge that the bolder Biden's response is, the more likely it will be to face legal challenges.
Voters Who Haven't Gone to College Also Want Student Loans Forgiven: Poll
"If President Biden fails to act, the consequences for American families will be dire," the Student Borrower Protection Center said of student loan debts.
Elizabeth Warren Praises $141M Settlement, Says Intuit 'Tricked' Americans
TurboTax, which is owned by Intuit, has agreed to pay $141 million in restitution to millions of tax filers who were charged for using the site's free services.
Republicans Focusing on SCOTUS Leak, Democrats on Rule of Law: Report
Both parties were outraged over a leaked Supreme Court opinion. Republicans say the leak hurts the court. Democrats say the opinion will hurt women.
Ro Khanna Lays Out Plan for Democrats' 'Big Impact' Ahead of Midterms
The California congressman firmly believes the U.S. is the "greatest country in the world," saying "we should be proud of what makes us exceptional."
Elizabeth Warren Wants 'Rules of the Road' for Big Tech
Senator Elizabeth Warren claims that if only Elon Musk has the power to make important changes to Twitter, his decisions will affect millions of users.
Democrats Eye Elon Musk Twitter Purchase as 'Billionaire Tax' Poster Child
Assistant House Speaker Katherine Clark tweeted Monday that people who "can afford to buy Twitter" can "afford to pay their fair share in taxes."
Kevin McCarthy 'Is a Liar and a Traitor': Elizabeth Warren on Leaked Audio
The senator said Sunday that Republicans "say one thing to the American public and something else in private."
Biden Canceling Student Debt Could Help Party Avoid 'Disaster' Midterms
"Democrats need to deliver more of the president's agenda," Senator Elizabeth Warren wrote, "or else we will not be in the majority much longer."
Elizabeth Warren Targets Nancy Pelosi in Bid to Avoid Midterm Losses
Warren mentioned the "Democratic speaker of the House" while calling for members of Congress and their spouses to be prohibited from trading stocks.
Drug Prices Rose in January, Prompting Inquiry From U.S. Lawmakers
A group of lawmakers, including Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders, sent a letter to the president of PhRMA to ask why drug prices have increased.
Elizabeth Warren Accuses Tyson Foods of 'Jacking Up Meat Prices'
For the quarter, Tyson said the average price of beef rose by nearly 32 percent, raking in $5 billion.
Manchin and Murkowski Cross Party Lines to Endorse Each Other
Murkowski noted that senators endorsing their colleagues from across the aisle used to be more common.
Education Secretary Calls Student Loan Debt Burden 'Unacceptable'
"We maintain a posture of neglect when post-secondary education is out of reach for students and their families. This is un-American," Miguel Cardona said.
Pelosi Says No 'Upside' to Infighting as Dem Colleagues Rip Manchin, Sinema
The two moderate Senate Democrats joined Republicans in striking down an attempt to change the filibuster to pass voting rights legislation.
Manchin Shrugs Off Elizabeth Warren's Primary Threat, Digs In on Filibuster
"We'll address that when we get past this week," Warren said of a potential primary challenge for Manchin.
Warren Hints Support for Primarying Manchin, Sinema if Voting Bill Fails
"We'll address that when we get past this week," Warren said when pressed on the issue of supporting challengers to the two senators.
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Becomes Third to Resign After Trading Scandal
Clarida's resignation announcement came after new information was revealed regarding his trading in a stock fund in February 2020.
U.S. Wealth Grew Under Jerome Powell, So Why Does Warren Oppose Him?
Warren has voiced concerns to Powell over "the Fed's lack of transparency and your commitment to fully and honestly addressing the Fed's broken ethics culture."
Elizabeth Warren Mocks Elon Musk's 'Very Thin Skin' Over His Tax Affairs
In the latest round of their spat, the Massachusetts senator doubled down on her barb that the Tesla founder was a "freeloader."
Elon Musk Calls Elizabeth Warren 'Senator Karen' on Twitter
"You remind me of when I was a kid and my friend's angry Mom would just randomly yell at everyone for no reason," Musk tweeted at the Massachusetts senator.
Joe Biden Urged by Democrats to Keep Promise and Cancel Student Debt
In a letter to the president, Democrat senators warned that resuming federal student loan payments and collections on February 1 would hurt the economy.
Donald Trump's New Media Company Now Under SEC Scrutiny Over Stock Trading
Trump met with DWAC Executive Patrick Orlando before the company started raising funds for their merger, which could be in violation of SEC rules.
Bitcoin Falls 20 Percent as El Salvador Buys 150 Coins in Dip
President Nayib Bukele announced on Twitter that his country had missed the bottom price by seven minutes.
3 Democratic Senators to Vote Against Jerome Powell If Biden Reappoints Him
Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren said they oppose a second term for Powell.
Progressives Urge Biden to Release Student Debt Forgiveness Memo: 'Deliver'
"Cancelling student debt is both the morally right and economically sound thing to do," the Democratic lawmakers wrote in a letter to Biden.
Businesses Could Soon Have to Disclose Ransomware Payouts
"The U.S. cannot continue to fight ransomware attacks with one hand tied behind our back," Rep. Deborah Ross said while announcing the Ransom Disclosure Act.
