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.
Progressives' Calls Grow for Biden to Cancel $50K of Student Loan Debt
Although he previously expressed opposition to the idea, the president has now asked his education secretary to prepare a memo to determine whether the administration has the legal authority to cancel up to $50,000 in student loan debt.
Fourth Stimulus Check Gains Support in Congress As Third Round Being Sent
So far, 64 Washington lawmakers want relief checks to be reoccurring, starting with a fourth stimulus payment.
Elizabeth Warren Fires Back at 'Snotty' Amazon in Tax Feud on Twitter
The progressive lawmaker accused Amazon of union busting and exploiting tax loopholes, sparking a stern response from the online giant.
Newsom Vows to Fight 'Republican Recall' as Warren, Sanders Offer Support
"I won't be distracted by this partisan, Republican recall—but I will fight it," Newsom declared Monday.
How Much Elizabeth Warren's Net Worth Tax Would Cost Prominent Politicians
The Massachusetts senator's proposed legislation could cost Donald Trump around $39 million.
Warren: Even With Wealth Tax, System Will Remain Tilted to Favor Richest
The Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act would help "level the playing field just a little bit," the progressive Democratic senator said Tuesday.
Elizabeth Warren's Wealth Tax Gains Support From GOP Voters
Senator Warren unveiled a new proposal on Monday that would tax wealthy Americans with a net worth upward of $50 million.
Warren Says Filibuster 'Giving a Veto to Mitch McConnell' on Minimum Wage
McConnell has called the $1.9 trillion stimulus package passed by the House on Friday a "missed opportunity."
Remember the Vicious Warren vs. Biden Fight Over Student Debt? It's Back
In his renewed battle with Senator Warren, Biden inaccurately implies that student debt relief would help rich people. The president has spent 40 years blocking debt relief.
Progressives Condemn Joe Biden's Refusal to Cancel $50K in Student Debt
"The case against student loan forgiveness is looking shakier by the day," Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tweeted.
Warren Blasts Nursing Home Chain for $5.2 Million Bonus to CEO
The Massachusetts senator demanded an explanation for the "unfathomable greed" by the chain's executives during a public health and economic crisis.
Warren Urges SEC to Take Action After GameStop Uproar
The Democratic Massachusetts senator stressed that the recent GameStop frenzy is a symptom of a much larger "rigged game" on Wall Street.
Progressive Democrats Press Joe Biden to Go Much Further on Private Prisons
After President Joe Biden signed an executive order ending federal contracts with private prisons, progressive Democrats have called on the new commander-in-chief to make strides in prison reform.
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."
