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 Demands Wealth Tax, Says Jeff Bezos Gets Same Salary as Teacher
The online retail giant's founder and chief executive was paid a base salary of just over $81,000 in 2019
Cramer Calls for Billionaire Surtax But Doesn't Support Warren's Wealth Tax
"Why not put a surtax on billionaires?" Cramer asked. "I think that Lincoln would be aghast that these people are paying nothing."
Warren Renews Wealth Tax Call After Report Reveals U.S.' Richest Pay Little
The Democratic senator tweeted on Tuesday: "Our tax system is rigged for billionaires who don't make their fortunes through income, like working families do."
Elizabeth Warren and JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon Viewed Over 750k Times
The Massachusetts senator called the JPMorgan Chase CEO the "star of the overdraft show" during a committee hearing on Wednesday.
Warren and JP Morgan CEO Dimon Spar in Heated Exchange Over Customers' Fees
"I appreciate that you want to duck this question. Do you know how much your profits would have been if you had actually waived overdraft fees as the regulators recommended?" Warren asked.
Biden, Pelosi Isolated on Israel as Democrats Rally Around Palestinians
As Democratic leaders have backed Israel's "right to defend itself," a vocal faction of the party has slammed Israel's treatment of Palestinians.
Warren Slams 'Bizarre' Claim that Infrastructure Bill Will Brainwash Kids
Right-wing conspiracy theorists have claimed that the preschool will be mandatory and used to teach children to hate America and turn them into social justice activists.
'Ethnic Cleansing': Omar on Jerusalem Official's Remarks Amid Evictions
"Of course there are laws that some people may consider as favoring Jews—it's a Jewish state," Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, a deputy mayor of Jerusalem, said.
Bernie Sanders Raises Alarms About 'Israeli Extremists' Amid Violence
"The United States must speak out strongly against the violence," Sanders tweeted on Saturday.
Elizabeth Warren Says Biden Plan to Tax Wealthy Doesn't Go Far Enough Yet
Last month, Biden proposed nearly doubling the current capital gains tax rate of 20 percent to 39.6 percent for those earning more than $1 million.
What Joe Biden's Student Loan Czar Has Said About Canceling Debt
"The domino effects of student debt burdens and loan servicing problems are holding back the upcoming generation," Cordray wrote in his 2020 book, "Watchdog."
The Jew-Hatred Elephant in the Room
The thing about hatred is that when it is not confronted, it grows.
Warren and Dems Highlight Benefits of Biden's Proposed Capital Gains Tax
Biden's plan would double the tax rate on millionaires to help pay for childcare, free community college tuition and new skills training for workers.
Governor Gavin Newsom Launches Opposing Petition to Fight Recall Campaign
Governor Newsom's anti-recall campaign has been endorsed by prominent Democrats like Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, voting rights activist Stacey Abrams and Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison.
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.
