Reports indicate Bessent avoided nearly $2 million in taxes, including dodging Medicare taxes in direct conflict with Treasury Department policy. “You cannot credibly serve as Treasury Secretary without the ability to assure the public that you are willing to follow...
Warren’s 34-Page Letter Contains 175 Questions; Senator Will Question RFK Jr. at Upcoming Hearing “Given your dangerous views on vaccine safety and public health… I have serious concerns regarding your ability to oversee the Department” Text of Letter (PDF) Washington,...
Mr. Hegseth’s wife owns $15,000 worth of stock in two of DoD’s top 10 largest contractors, and stock in other top-100 defense contractors, including companies that have settled allegations that they overbilled DoD by millions of dollars Despite advocating for...
Sen. Warren outlines provisions to strengthen Trump ethics pledge for incoming appointees “President Trump can and should top President Biden’s standard, and his own, with an ethics pledge that includes key improvements.” “These pledges have become expected because…government officials use...
Payouts “suggest that Big Tech companies are trying to curry favor and skirt the rules.” “These donations raise questions about corruption and the influence of corporate money on the Trump administration, and Congress and the public deserve answers.” Text of...
Warren: “[A debt default] would cost the U.S. economy $12 trillion and cost 6 million people their jobs… President-elect Trump said eliminating the debt limit is ‘The smartest thing Congress can do.’ And I would like for Congress to do...
Warren: “[S]ome people are trying to take advantage of our housing shortage instead of trying to fix it…[W]e’ve got to be laser focused on lowering the cost of housing for families.” Turner: “I believe we do have a housing affordability...
Trump’s first term tariffs were a cesspool of shady backroom deals, and “corporations are making crystal clear that they are ready to wheel and deal their way to tariff exclusions again.” “President-elect Trump …pledge[s] to impose these tariffs on day...
Opening Remarks (YouTube) | Hearing Livestream Washington, D.C. – At her first hearing as Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (BHUA), Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) delivered opening remarks on the nomination of Mr. Eric...
Washington, D.C. – In response to the Biden-Harris administration’s announcement of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren released the below statement: “I’m relieved to hear that a ceasefire deal has been reached, and that hostages—including...
Free Filing Program Will Save Taxpayers $11 Billion “The Direct File pilot program has proved that it is efficient, cost-effective, user-friendly, and secure—a pilot program that already meets the DOGE leaders’ goals.” Text of Letter (PDF) Washington, D.C. – U.S....
Warren: “I have serious concerns that your behavior toward women disqualifies you from serving in this role.” Warren: “I’ve heard of deathbed conversions, but this is the first time I’ve heard of a nomination conversion…(I)f you can convert so rapidly...