Press Releases
At Hearing, Secretary Bessent Defends President Trump’s Stock Trades, Dodges Warren’s Push For Investigation On Potential Insider Trading
Washington, D.C. — At a hearing of the Senate Finance Committee, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) pressed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on whether President Donald Trump’s stock trades pose a conflict of interest, highlighting Secretary Bessent’s previous statements in support of a congressional stock trading ban. Secretary Bessent defended President Trump’s trades, ignoring Senator Warren’s push for an investigation into potential insider trading. Last month, President Trump's … Continue Reading
June 03, 2026
Warren, Lawmakers Slam White House After Reports of “Egregious Corruption” Involving Lucrative Pentagon Loan Gifted to Trump Jr.-Tied Company
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), along with Representatives Jason Crow (D-Colo.) and Mike Levin (D-Calif.), pressed White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles following reports that the White House interfered to deliver a lucrative Department of Defense (DoD) contract to Vulcan Elements, a key Trump Jr.-linked company. “If this report is accurate, it reveals a staggering level of corruption and influence … Continue Reading
June 01, 2026
In Response to Warren, King, and Wyden Request, Government Watchdog Launches Probe Into Ineffective “Free File” Tax Program
Washington, DC - In response to a recent request from U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, Angus King (I-Maine), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) confirmed it is launching a new probe into the Free File program, an IRS partnership with private tax prep companies. The lawmakers’ request followed the Trump administration’s decision to end the Direct File program — … Continue Reading
May 29, 2026
ICYMI: New Responses to Warren Reveals Trump Admin Failed to Use All Tools to Safely Evacuate Americans from Middle East
Washington, D.C. — In a new response to U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren’s recent oversight, U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) revealed it was not tasked by the State Department (State) to assist in the evacuation of non-government Americans amidst President Trump’s illegal war in Iran. According to the response, TRANSCOM “did not receive a tasking to move American civilians (non-U.S. government personnel)” — indicating that the Trump administration failed to use all the tools at its … Continue Reading
May 28, 2026
Warren, Bipartisan Lawmakers Reveal Foreign Adversaries Using Commercial Location Data to Target Servicemembers in Middle East; Urge Department to Adopt Safeguards to Protect U.S. Troops
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) joined U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and U.S. Representative Pat Harrigan (R-N.C.) in releasing information confirming for the first time that hostile foreign adversaries are using commercial location data to target American servicemembers in active war zones. The letter was also signed by U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), and Reps. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), Elijah Crane … Continue Reading
May 28, 2026
Warren Presses New ICE Acting Director on Abuse of Revolving Door, Cloud of Corruption Surrounding ICE and Trump Admin; Seeks Ethics Commitments Amid Conflicts of Interest
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) pressed the Acting Director-Designate for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), David Venturella, on his decades-long revolving door career between ICE and the private prison industry and his reported use of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) personnel and resources for personal or political favors. The senator raised concerns about Venturella’s ability to effectively head up the already-troubled agency and sought ethics … Continue Reading
May 28, 2026
Following Warren Request, Independent Government Watchdog Expands Investigation Into Trump Admin Efforts to Dismantle Education Department
Washington, D.C. - In response to a request from U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), the Government Accountability Office (GAO), an independent government watchdog, confirmed the expansion of its investigation into the Department of Education’s (ED) transfer of critical programs to other agencies through interagency agreements (IAAs), including the transfer of student loan default collections to the Department of the Treasury. GAO previously confirmed it had initiated an investigation … Continue Reading
May 28, 2026
Warren, Merkley, Schumer, Lawmakers Urge Nonpartisan Congressional Scorekeeper to Determine True Cost of War in Iran
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, along with Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), led a coalition of lawmakers in urging the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to determine the true cost of war in Iran and set the record straight regarding inaccurate and incomplete estimates provided by the Trump administration. Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Richard … Continue Reading
May 27, 2026
Warren for TIME: Tax AI and Invest in People
“If we overhaul our tax code and tax AI, we can use that money to build a country that works for everyone.” “The American people deserve to share in the success of this technology.” Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) published an op-ed in TIME making the case that any solution to the problems posed by AI must include taxing AI and investing in people. Specifically, the senator calls for overhauling the rigged tax code, including by taxing the wealthy and … Continue Reading
May 22, 2026
Warren, Wyden Grill IRS on "Outrageously Corrupt" Trump Settlement, Press Independent Watchdog to Immediately Open Investigation
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, demanded answers from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) CEO Frank Bisignano on the “outrageously corrupt settlement agreement” that the Treasury Department and IRS recently entered into with President Trump. The lawmakers also wrote to the U.S. Treasury Inspector General for Tax … Continue Reading
May 21, 2026
Warren, Cantwell, Lawmakers Sound Alarm on Foreign Government Investment in Paramount-Warner Bros. Megamerger: Caution FCC Against Secretive Approval of Waiver Request
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), along with Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Senators Edward Markey (D-Mass.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), and Andy Kim (D-N.J.), pressed Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr to rigorously review Paramount’s request to allow the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, and Qatar ownership of Paramount’s equity … Continue Reading
May 21, 2026
Warren Calls on Government Watchdog to Investigate How Trump’s ED Dismantling Will Lead to More For-Profit College Fraud
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) asked the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to open a new investigation into whether the Trump administration's dismantling of the Department of Education (ED) is harming ED’s ability to root out waste, fraud, and abuse of Title IV financial aid funds. “[These] antifraud efforts are needed to safeguard taxpayer dollars: they ensure students receive the financial aid they are entitled to, combat deceptive practices that steer … Continue Reading
May 21, 2026
ICYMI: At Hearing, Warren Presses Military Leaders on Potential Conflicts of Interest in TRICARE Pharmacy Contract; Secures DoD to Strengthen Whistleblower Protections
Washington, D.C. — At a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel, Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) pushed top Department of Defense (DoD) leaders on issues facing service members and their families, including access to affordable health care and necessary reforms to protect military whistleblowers from retaliation for reporting their concerns through protected channels. Senator Warren delivered opening remarks calling out Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for … Continue Reading
May 20, 2026
Warren Statement on Chairman Barney Frank Passing
Washington, D.C. - 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. … Continue Reading
May 19, 2026
Warren Rallies Democrats on the Path Forward for Universal Child Care
Washington, D.C. — 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 … Continue Reading
May 19, 2026
Warren, Underwood, 70+ Lawmakers Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Address Maternal Health Risks During Public Health Emergencies
Washington, D.C. — 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 … Continue Reading
May 19, 2026
Warren, Markey, Pressley Release New Report Warning That Ending Legal Status for Haitian Workers Would Devastate Health Care System
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Ed Markey (D-Mass.), along with Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.), released a new investigative report revealing how President Trump’s attempts to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti would devastate the health care, elder care, and disability care workforce, harm patients, and hurt communities. “If the Trump administration ends legal protections for Haitian workers, everyone will be worse off,” said Senator … Continue Reading
May 19, 2026
Warren, Sheehy Push Armed Services Leaders in Congress to Get Military Right to Repair Done
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) wrote to the Chairs and Ranking Members of the House (HASC) and Senate Armed Services Committees (SASC), highlighting broad support from top military leaders in the Trump administration for codifying the military’s ability to repair its own equipment. The senators urged the committee leaders to pass their Warrior Right to Repair Act through the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to protect military … Continue Reading
May 18, 2026
Warren, King, Wyden Push Government Watchdog to Launch Probe Into Ineffective “Free File” Tax Program
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, Angus King (I-Maine), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, asked the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to launch a new probe into the Free File program, a partnership with private tax prep companies. The request comes after the Trump administration killed the Direct File program, instead touting its failed Free File program, which has a nearly … Continue Reading
May 15, 2026
Warren, Sanders, Blumenthal, Heinrich, Probe Major Airlines On Fare and Fee Increases as Jet Fuel Costs Spike Due To Trump’s Iran War
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) pressed the CEOs of the six biggest U.S. airlines over how they plan to address rising jet fuel costs as President Trump’s war in Iran continues to increase costs for American businesses and consumers. Following President Trump's launch of attacks on Iran, global oil and fuel markets fell into chaos. Before the start of the war, the average jet … Continue Reading