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November 26, 2024

Rolling Stone: Dems Call on Biden to Limit Weed Prosecutions Before Trump Takes Over

A coalition of Democratic senators and representatives are calling on the Biden administration to finalize its plans to limit marijuana prosecutions at the federal level before he leaves office.  In a Tuesday letter drafted by Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.), legislators wrote that the simple descheduling of marijuana “will not end federal criminalization, resolve its harms, or meaningfully address the gap between federal and state cannabis policy. Possession … Continue Reading

November 26, 2024

Associated Press: Osprey ferrying White House staff in New York grounded after witness reports flames

An Osprey being used to ferry White House staff and government officials from an event in New York on Monday was grounded due to a safety concern, with one witness reporting flames under the right engine. The staff and officials were removed from the aircraft, part of the Marine Corps HMX-1 presidential helicopter fleet, and transferred to a second Osprey to continue their trip accompanying President Joe Biden at a "Friendsgiving" event with members of the U.S. Coast Guard in Staten Island. Th… Continue Reading

November 25, 2024

HuffPost: Elizabeth Warren Warns Trump Nominee: Hands Off The Fed

The soon-to-be top Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee cautioned Scott Bessent, Donald Trump’s pick to be the next treasury secretary, to respect the Federal Reserve’s policy independence. “I have been a fierce critic of Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s extreme interest rate hikes and lack of transparency, but I have never questioned that it is his job to make those decisions. It would be a serious error for the Trump administration to interfere with the Fed’s independence, as Mr. Bessent has sug… Continue Reading

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November 26, 2024

Senator Warren Statement on Trump Transition Signing Memorandum of Understanding with Biden White House

Today, in response to news that President-elect Trump’s transition team has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Biden White House, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) released the following statement: “This announcement fails to answer key questions about national security threats and FBI vetting of nominees, and increases concerns about corruption. There appear to be serious gaps between the Trump transition’s ethics agreement and the letter of the law. The reliance on private do… Continue Reading

November 26, 2024

Senator Warren Statement on Trump Nominating Scott Turner as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

In response to the news that President-elect Donald Trump has named Scott Turner to serve as U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) released the following statement:  “America’s full-blown housing crisis requires a leader who is serious about expanding the housing supply, taking on predatory corporations, and lowering costs for families. If Mr. Turner implements Trump’s Project 2025 plans, it will be a disaster for aspiring first-time home buyer… Continue Reading

November 25, 2024

Senator Warren Statement on Trump Nominating Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary

 - In response to the news that President-elect Donald Trump has named Scott Bessent to serve as U.S. Secretary of Treasury, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) released the following statement:  “Wall Street may be breathing a sigh of relief at Scott Bessent’s nomination, but working people see no help coming their way. Mr. Bessent’s expertise is helping rich investors make more money, not cutting costs for families squeezed by corporate profiteering.  “A Treasury Secretary must safeguard… Continue Reading

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November 07, 2024

Sen. Elizabeth Warren: Here's the Plan to Fight Back

To everyone who feels like their heart has been ripped out of their chest, I feel the same. To everyone who is afraid of what happens next, I share your fears. But what we do next is important, and I need you in this fight with me. As we confront a second Donald Trump presidency, we have two tasks ahead. First, try to learn from what happened. And then, make a plan. Many political experts and D.C. insiders are already blaming President Joe Biden’s economic agenda for Vice President Kamala Harr… Continue Reading

September 05, 2024

Harris and the Democrats are creating solutions to the housing crisis

There was a time when a young couple starting out could put a small down payment on a house and start building wealth in their early 20s. Mortgages were manageable enough that when I was a kid and my daddy lost his job, my mom could take a minimum wage job at Sears and cover our monthly payment, with money left over for utilities and groceries. Forty years ago, the typical home in Boston cost four and a half times the salary of a Boston Public Schools teacher. Today, that home costs about $950,… Continue Reading

August 04, 2024

Elizabeth Warren on How Ticketmaster Harms Artists, Venues, and You

Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation, are having a moment — a bad moment. Years of bullying both artists and venues, while price-gouging customers, has caught up with this corporate giant. The Justice Department has filed a long-overdue antitrust lawsuit for its predatory practices — and cheers can be heard from all parts of the live performance world. First, a note about how we got here. Ticketmaster is merely a middleman — the ticket seller — but it is stunningly powerful because … Continue Reading

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