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May 18, 2026

Punchbowl News AM: Tax.

Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Angus King (I-Maine) requested that the Government Accountability Office conduct a review of options for free tax filing since the Trump Administration axed the Direct File program. The senators, in a letter sent Sunday night, asked GAO to address concerns about the costs, user experience and accessibility of the existing Free File system, due to what they called “a history of misconduct” by the program’s private-sector partners. Accordin… Continue Reading


May 14, 2026

Senators introduce ban on lawmakers becoming lobbyists

Congress members would be permanently banned from becoming lobbyists after they leave office under a new bipartisan bill, first reported by CNBC. The legislation would not only ban senators and U.S. House members from being registered lobbyists, but would also prevent then from being compensated for trying to influence lawmakers and staff on behalf of companies or groups — closing a loophole that would allow former lawmakers to lobby without being a registered lobbyist. … Read the full story … Continue Reading


May 14, 2026

Pentagon response to Stars and Stripes oversight renews fears over outlet’s independence

A letter from the Department of Defense outlining their policies for Stars and Stripes is renewing concerns from Senate Democrats over whether the outlet will remain independent under the Trump administration. An April letter from DOD obtained by The Hill was penned the same day the Pentagon fired the outlet’s ombudsman, the person meant to monitor the outlet’s editorial independence and report concerns to Congress. … Read the full story here.… Continue Reading

Press Releases

May 20, 2026

Warren Statement on Chairman Barney Frank Passing

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) released the following statement in response to the passing of Congressman for Massachusetts and U.S. House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank: “In the aftermath of the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, Barney Frank was the gravelly-voiced, smart-as-a-whip congressman who fought hard to get the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau over the finish line. His one-liners were wicked and wickedly funny. Barney delivered for work… Continue Reading


May 19, 2026

Warren Rallies Democrats on the Path Forward for Universal Child Care

— Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) joined the Center for American Progress’ IDEAS Conference to deliver a speech on the need for universal child care. “As a nation, we support our economy by investing in roads and bridges and public education — all so that our businesses and our workers can prosper. It’s time to do the same for child care — make this investment so that mamas and daddies can work,” said Senator Warren. She highlighted how the cost of child care is crushing familie… Continue Reading


May 19, 2026

Warren, Underwood, 70+ Lawmakers Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Address Maternal Health Risks During Public Health Emergencies

— Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Representative Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.) led over 70 lawmakers in reintroducing the Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act to address maternal health risks during public health crises like COVID-19 and the ongoing hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks. In such emergencies, pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women are uniquely vulnerable and face an increased risk for adverse maternal health outcomes. In October 2022, a Government Accountability … Continue Reading

Op-eds

December 01, 2025

Sen. Elizabeth Warren: Education Secretary Linda McMahon should resign

Shortly after she was sworn in, I invited Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to my office. I looked her dead in the eye and asked, “Now, I just want to be clear, do you think you can shut down the Department of Education?” She looked straight back at me and said, “No, I don’t have the legal authority to do that.” But here we are. … Read the full story here.… Continue Reading


September 22, 2025

‘The Game Is Rigged’: Elizabeth Warren on America’s Next Story

Senator Elizabeth Warren arrived on the political scene during the 2008 financial crisis with a very specific story about the economy — that it’s rigged against hardworking Americans. But it was Donald Trump who ran with that message all the way to the White House. In this episode, David Leonhardt, an editorial director in Times Opinion, talks to Senator Warren about her vision for a progressive economic story and the lessons Democrats need to learn going forward. … Read the full story here.… Continue Reading


May 29, 2025

Fox News: Sens Warren, Sheehy: Pentagon wastes billions with devastating repair rules. We’re working together to stop it

Our defense industrial base is stumbling. For years, the U.S. Department of Defense - under both Republicans and Democrats - failed to address one of the most fundamental issues within our military industrial complex, perverse incentives for contractors. But with the recently announced Army Transformation Initiative, Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll and General Randy George are taking a major step to stand up for soldiers and strengthen our military readiness. Driscoll's plan will help end one… Continue Reading

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