Press Releases
As Measles Epidemic Spreads, Warren Demands RFK Jr. Explain “Irresponsible and Reckless” Efforts to Undermine Vaccines at Health Agency
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) wrote to Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy regarding his dangerous actions to undermine vaccines and vaccine production, just weeks after he was confirmed as Secretary and days after he published a new op-ed. “In your March 2nd op-ed responding to the Texas measles outbreak, which has already killed one unvaccinated child, you failed to include a strong call for vaccinations. Instead, you claimed that … Continue Reading
March 03, 2025
Ahead of Confirmation Hearing, Warren Presses FDA, NIH Nominees to Address Conflicts of Interest with Private Health Care, Medical Research Companies
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) wrote to Marty Makary and Jay Bhattacharya, nominees to lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), respectively, asking them to address their conflicts of interest ahead of their confirmation hearings. Dr. Makary currently serves as Chief Medical Officer at Sesame Care, a direct-to-consumer health care company that connects patients with providers who virtually prescribe Sesame’s … Continue Reading
March 03, 2025
Warren Demands Answers on Reports of Acting Social Security Commissioner’s Assistance Providing DOGE Unauthorized Access to Social Security Systems
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) wrote to Leland Dudek, Acting Social Security Commissioner, requesting information about reports regarding his decision to give the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) improper and unauthorized access to Americans’ sensitive personal data - a decision that resulted in the SSA’s placing Mr. Dudek on administrative leave. The letter follows troubling reports indicating that President Trump may have appointed Mr. Dudek Acting … Continue Reading
March 03, 2025
Warren Presses Defense Research & Engineering Nominee to Address Conflicts of Interest, Questions Incidents of Attacks on Journalists and Public Accountability
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) wrote to Mr. Emil Michael, nominee for Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (USD(R&E)), with concern over his history of inappropriate behavior at work, his attacks on journalists and public accountability, and his ties to technology companies that may seek contracts with the Department of Defense (DoD). As USD(R&E), Mr. Michael would become DoD’s Chief Technology Officer and would help the department … Continue Reading
March 03, 2025
Warren Announces Fired Federal Worker as State of the Union Guest
Doug Kowalewski was recently fired from the National Science Foundation amid Trump’s and Musk’s unlawful firings, massive cuts to federal agencies Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) announced that Doug Kowalewski of Wellesley will be her guest at the 2025 State of the Union. Doug is a former National Science Foundation (NSF) employee who, after 3.5 years at the agency, was fired unexpectedly in Elon Musk’s and the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) … Continue Reading
February 27, 2025
Warren, Duckworth Raise Concerns Over Potential Quid Quo Pro between Elon Musk and Dr. Troy Meink, Trump’s Air Force Secretary Nominee
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, sent a letter to Dr. Troy Meink, nominee for Secretary of the Air Force, following troubling reports that Elon Musk “pushed for” and “recommended” Dr. Meink's nomination to serve as Secretary of the Air Force after Meink favored SpaceX in a contracting deal while at the National Reconnaissance Organization. If Dr. Meink is confirmed to be Secretary … Continue Reading
February 27, 2025
At Hearing, Navy Secretary Nominee Agrees with Warren that Defense Contractors’ Greed Impacts Navy’s Readiness
Washington, D.C. - At a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel, questioned Mr. John Phelan, the nominee to be Secretary of the Navy, about his views on ensuring the Navy’s right to repair its own equipment - one of Senator Warren’s priorities. Mr. Phelan agreed that examples of defense contractor restrictions on crucial repairs “do not make sense,” that the resulting … Continue Reading
February 27, 2025
ICYMI: At Hearing, Warren Warns Republican Cuts to Medicaid Would Harm Millions of Americans Struggling with Opioid Addiction
Washington, D.C. - At a hearing of the Senate Committee on Aging, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) slammed Republican proposals to cut Medicaid, which would harm the millions of Americans struggling with opioid addiction who rely on Medicaid to receive treatment. Medicaid is the single largest payer of substance use disorder services in the entire country. Republicans’ plan would pay for more tax cuts for billionaires by slashing Medicaid funding by over $800 billion. Dr. Malik … Continue Reading
February 27, 2025
Warren, Blumenthal, Duckworth Ramp Up Investigation Into MOHELA’s Predatory Website Terms of Use
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) wrote to the student loan servicer Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority (MOHELA) with continued concerns over its website’s Terms of Use (TOU), which appear to be written with the intent to relieve MOHELA of liability for severe misconduct and may infringe upon student loan borrowers’ legal rights. MOHELA has repeatedly shirked its basic responsibilities as a federal … Continue Reading
February 27, 2025
Warren, Connolly, Stansbury, House Oversight Members Open Investigation Into DOGE.gov After Alarming Failures to Protect Sensitive National Security Information
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Representative Gerry Connolly (D-Va.), Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee, along with every Democratic member of the Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency, including Ranking Member Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), Eleanor Homes Norton (D-D.C.), Stephen Lynch (D-Mass.), Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), Greg Casar (D-Texas), and Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas), wrote to Elon Musk, opening an investigation into DOGE.gov … Continue Reading
February 27, 2025
ICYMI: In Floor Speech, Warren Joins Democrats in Fighting Trump’s Attack on Clean Energy, Giveaway to Big Oil Billionaires
Washington, D.C. - On the floor of the U.S. Senate, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) spoke in support of Senate Joint Resolution 10, a resolution to end the “national energy emergency” declared by President Trump. Senator Warren’s remarks explained why Trump’s executive order is a giveaway to oil and gas CEOs and how Trump’s attacks on clean energy are raising prices and slashing jobs, including for communities in Massachusetts. Transcript: Floor Speech In Support of Ending National … Continue Reading
February 27, 2025
Warren Bashes Education Department’s “Woefully Inadequate,” “Misleading” Response to Senate Inquiry on DOGE’s Access to Borrower’s Personal Information
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (BHUA), led 14 of her colleagues, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), in writing a letter to Acting Secretary of Education Denise Carter, raising concerns about the Department of Education’s (ED; the Department) response to their inquiry into the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) access to millions of student loan borrowers’ … Continue Reading
February 25, 2025
Warren Questions Private Equity Executive Who Helped Bankrupt Steward Hospitals, Feinberg Squirms Without Answers
Washington, D.C. - At a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) questioned Mr. Stephen A. Feinberg, President of Cerberus Capital Management and nominee for Deputy Secretary of Defense, about his troubled private equity history and his qualifications for the job of second-in-command at the Pentagon. Senator Warren called out Mr. Feinberg’s involvement in Steward Health Care, a now-bankrupt hospital system, which once owned 31 hospitals … Continue Reading
February 24, 2025
Education Nominee McMahon Tells Warren and Kim She “Wholeheartedly” Agrees with Trump’s Plan to Abolish Department of Education
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Andy Kim (D-N.J.), member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, released responses to Committee questions for the record from Donald Trump’s pick for Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, in which McMahon states that she “wholeheartedly” agrees with Trump’s plans to abolish the Department of Education (ED). “President Trump believes that the bureaucracy in Washington should be abolished so … Continue Reading
February 22, 2025
In Framingham Town Hall, Warren Lays Out Plan to Fight Back Against Trump Policies That Hurt Massachusetts Families
Boston, MA - At a town hall in Framingham, Massachusetts, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) shared her thoughts on President Trump and Elon Musk’s work to “bring down our government from the inside,” and laid out her plan to fight back against the Trump administration’s policies that hurt Massachusetts families. February 22, 2025 As Delivered Senator Elizabeth Warren: Hello Framingham! Hello Massachusetts! Oh, sit down, sit down. Damn, it is good to be here with you all. Not that it's … Continue Reading
February 21, 2025
Warren Statement on Trump Cutting TPS Protections for Haitians
Washington, D.C. - Following news that the Trump administration cut protections for hundreds of thousands of Haitians in the United States with Temporary Protected Status (TPS), U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) released the following statement: “Donald Trump’s decision to rip away protections for Haitians who are legally in the United States is shameful. Haiti is not safe right now and Haitians with TPS are here legally after fleeing unfathomable violence and instability. These … Continue Reading
February 21, 2025
Warren Leads Vote Series to Oppose Tax Cuts for Ultra-Wealthy
Washington, D.C. - As part of tonight’s vote-a-rama on Senate Republicans’ budget resolution, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) kicked off a series of votes on Democratic amendments opposing tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans. Senator Warren introduced the first amendment in the vote series, Amendment #734 to oppose tax cuts for Americans making over $10 million annually. Amendments from Senators Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) opposing tax cuts for Americans making over $100 million annually … Continue Reading
February 20, 2025
As Republicans Propose Budget, Warren Fights Back With 10 Amendments to Block Cost Hikes for Families, Stop Billionaire Tax Cuts, and Hold Elon Musk, DOGE Accountable
Washington, D.C. - During the Senate’s consideration of the Republican budget resolution, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) fought back against Republicans’ proposed budget with amendments to block cost increases for families, prevent tax cuts for the rich, and hold Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) accountable for reckless cuts to government agencies. “While Republicans charge ahead with a budget that will increase costs on families, I have plans to fight … Continue Reading
February 20, 2025
Warren, Markey Propose 16 Amendments to Protect Massachusetts From Republican Budget Cuts
Washington, D.C. - During the Senate’s consideration of the Republican budget resolution, U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Ed Markey (D-Mass.) proposed 16 amendments to protect Massachusetts residents from the Trump administration’s executive actions. “If Republicans want to increase costs for families to pay for tax cuts for billionaires, they should have the courage to go on the record with their vote,” said Senator Warren. “Senator Markey and I are fighting back hard against … Continue Reading
February 20, 2025
Warren Urges DOJ To Closely Scrutinize Proposed Disney-Fubo Deal, Warns of Increased Costs for Television Viewers
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) wrote to Omeed Assefi, Acting Assistant Attorney General for the United States Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Antitrust Division, calling on the agency to closely scrutinize Disney’s proposed acquisition of FuboTV (Fubo). The deal, announced last month, resolves a lawsuit that Fubo filed in February 2024 against Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery, which at the time collectively controlled more than 80% of nationally broadcast … Continue Reading