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July 28, 2021

Elizabeth Warren backs Newsom in recall fight, accuses 'Trump Republicans' of 'coming to grab power'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom received the backing of Sen. Elizabeth Warren in a fiery ad released Wednesday by the top progressive who accused “Trump Republicans” of “coming to grab power in California.”

July 1, 2021

Biden mulling ways to support student loan borrowers when payments resume

The Biden Administration is mulling ways to ensure borrowers are supported when federal student loan repayments resume in September, as congressional Democrats push to extend the pause in payments and urge President Biden to unilaterally act to cancel up to $50,000 in debt per borrower.

June 24, 2021

Manchin won't commit to progressives' infrastructure wish list putting passage in limbo

The delicate political balancing act of passing infrastructure legislation through a divided Senate hit a snag Thursday, with Sen. Joe Manchin saying he's not ready to commit to passing a progressive-backed companion bill that could hit $6 trillion in new spending.

June 22, 2021

Sanders, Warren respond to Sinema's filibuster defense, say Senate 'has got to act' despite rule

Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren Tuesday dismissed arguments by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema that it is dangerous for Democrats to get rid of the filibuster, as divisions in the Democratic caucus over the 60-vote hurdle for legislation continue to bedevil progressives.

June 9, 2021

Preacher slams 'White rage' Republicans at rally attended by progressive Democrats

Founder of the Center for Racial Equity and Justice the Rev. George C. Gilbert, Jr. was one of the final speakers at a rally for the Democrats’ election bill, the For the People Act, held outside the Supreme Court on Wednesday.

June 9, 2021

Wall Street Journal editorial: Leaker of IRS data to ProPublica wants Democrats to hike taxes

The Wall Street Journal editorial board argued the leaker of IRS data containing tax return information on many of America's wealthiest individuals wants to "serve the left's agenda" on tax legislation.

May 18, 2021

Elizabeth Warren received $250,000 advance for book

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., received a $250,000 advance for her recent book, a financial disclosure revealed. 

May 9, 2021

Elizabeth Warren says she will run for reelection to Senate in 2024

Sen. Elizabeth Warren says she will run for reelection in 2024, according to a report.

May 1, 2021

Elizabeth Warren says pressure of running against 'shadows of Martha and Hillary' cost her presidential bid

Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren attributes her failed 2020 presidential bid to her stumbles on explaining how to pay for her signature healthcare plan and the role that gender, particularly her omnipotent female predecessors, played in the campaign. 

April 28, 2021

Progressives think Biden's latest $1.8T families plan isn't big enough

Progressives on Wednesday viewed President Biden's latest spending plan on families as a good start, but said the $1.8 trillion proposal is still too small to provide a necessary safety net for the American public.