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.
Warren Calls for Unity 'Against Insurrection' as Trump Impeachment Delayed
"Unity starts with accountability," Warren said Sunday during an interview with CNN's Abby Phillip.
Sanders, Warren Warn Senate Majority Will Be Used in 'Very Aggressive Way'
"If we pass [the stimulus package] with 51 votes, we'll pass it with 51 votes," Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders said in support of the 'budget reconciliation' process in the Senate.
Pentagon Announces Commission to Rename Confederate-Named Military Bases
The commission has just under two years to analyze which Department of Defense bases, buildings and equipment need renaming and to suggest new names based on input from local communities.
Warren Asks McConnell If His Caucus Has 'The Heart' To Pass $2,000 Checks
"I'm 100% on board with $2000 survival checks for struggling families. House and Senate Dems are united on this," Warren tweeted on Wednesday.
Progressive Opposition Threatens Stimulus Bill: 'Dollar Amount Too Low'
"Direct checks are an excellent way to get money into the hands of people who desperately need it," Senator Elizabeth Warren said on Monday.
Pelosi, Warren, Other Dems Hail Judge's Decision on DACA
Many Democratic politicians tweeted their support for the New York judge's DACA ruling on reinstating the program.
Progressives Hit Back at Betsy DeVos over Student Loans
The Education Secretary has criticized proposals to forgive student debt, calling it a "socialist takeover of higher education."
Warren Calls DeVos 'Unqualified Billionaire' for Bashing Debt Forgiveness
Warren also blamed DeVos for worsening student debt with DeVos' slowdown of an Obama-era debt relief program.
Warren and Porter Mock Rudy Giuliani's Voter Fraud Claims In New Video
"If you take away the edges—it's a circle. So just erase them Katie," Senator Warren tells Congresswoman Porter in a new video.
Elizabeth Warren Calls On ICE To End Deportations During Pandemic
"ICE should listen to the medical and public health experts who want the agency to stop terrorizing our communities and deporting harmless people during this pandemic. It's needless, cruel, and undermines the COVID-19 containment efforts," Warren tweeted on Wednesday.
Would Student Debt Cancellation Be Good for America?
While some economists believe student loan cancellation would benefit many Americans and boost the economy, others question whether it's the best approach to address economic disparities.
What Biden's Potential Treasury Secretaries Have Said About a 2nd Stimulus
Lael Brainard, Elizabeth Warren and Janet Yellen are tipped to be Biden's Treasury Secretary. Here's what they've said about a second stimulus deal.
First Woman Treasury Secretary Could Achieve Another Distinction
Senator Elizabeth Warren, alongside leading economists Lael Brainard and Janet Yellen, are expected frontrunners to succeed Steve Mnuchin as treasury secretary.
Elizabeth Warren Calls for Joe Biden to Cancel Billions in Student Loans
During the campaign trail, Biden proposed creating a program that offers $10,000 of undergraduate or graduate student debt relief and making public colleges and universities tuition-free for all families with incomes below $125,000.
Elizabeth Warren Bashes CEOs, Presses Biden on Progressive Agenda
The Massachusetts senator wrote in The Washington Post that the Democrats "need to deliver for the American people."
Elizabeth Warren's Fading Treasury Hopes Hang on Georgia Runoffs, Mass. Law
Joe Biden's Cabinet appointees will likely be crucial in moving his administration's agenda forward if Republicans retain control of the Senate.
Democrats Criticize Barr for OKing Investigations Into Unproven Voter Fraud
"What a small, scared President we have had," one Democrat representative tweeted. "Better days ahead."
Progressive Priorities at Risk as Biden Plans to Deal with McConnell
Joe Biden campaigned on an ambitious political agenda that included progressive proposals on immigration, health care, climate change and criminal justice reform. But the prospect of a split Congress, led by Republican Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, puts those goals at risk.
Sen. Warren Says Supreme Court's Wisconsin Decision Undermines Democracy
Massachusetts senator criticized the Supreme Court's rejection to extend deadline for counting mail-in ballots in the battleground state.
Elizabeth Warren Claims Senate GOP Trying to 'Steal' Vacant SCOTUS Seat
The Democratic senator said Republicans were appointing Amy Coney Barrett to "advance an extremist agenda" beyond 2020.
Elizabeth Warren Blames Trump Administration for Fauci Needing Security
Fauci has had a security detail assigned to him since threats were made against his life over the course of the pandemic.
How Instagram Continues to Be Cultural Hub on Its 10th Birthday
"Instagram has a become a place very quickly over the past 10 years, where pop culture happens, and where new trends emerge. I think it's changed the way we all relate to the things we're most interested in," Porch told Newsweek.
Yang Is Eighth Former Democratic Presidential Candidate to Join Biden Team
Andrew Yang and John Hickenlooper are two of several 2020 Democratic presidential candidates who joined Biden's campaign team after suspending their own.
Elizabeth Warren Says Republicans Have 'Tilted' the U.S. Supreme Court
Senator Elizabeth Warren said Republicans want to "tilt" the U.S. Supreme Court "so that it doesn't reflect the values of the majority of Americans."
Warren and Sanders Call for Postmaster General Louis Dejoy To Be Fired
Democrats continue to put pressure on DeJoy amid his Congressional appearance over changes he made at USPS.
Elizabeth Warren Launches Investigation Into Mail-Order Prescription Delays
Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Bob Casey (D-Pa.) have launched an investigation into the United States Postal Service delaying deliveries of potentially life-saving medications.
Most Americans Say U.S. Should Stop Business Mergers During Pandemic
A new poll suggests that a majority of likely voters in the U.S. would support legislation that would stop large companies from taking part in mergers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Elizabeth Warren Has Raised the Most Money for Biden Out of VP Contenders
Progressives have urged Biden to select his former rival, as they see her as well positioned to unite the party's moderate and left-wing factions.
Congressman Believes a Black Female on Supreme Court Is a Priority Over VP
"The V.P. is good on style, but, on substance, give me an African American woman on the Supreme Court," House Majority Whip James Clyburn said Friday.
Here's What Polls Say About Whom Biden Should Choose as His Running Mate
A photographer captured an image of Biden's notes, which included talking points about Senator Kamala Harris.
