Press Releases
Warren, 100+ Members of Congress Warn: Trump Ripping Away Temporary Protected Status for Immigrants Will Devastate Health Care Workforce
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), and Ed Markey (D-Mass.), along with Representatives Diana DeGette (D-Colo.), Ranking Member of the House Health Subcommittee on Energy & Commerce, Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.), Robin Kelly (D-Ill.), and Deborah Ross (D-N.C.), led 105 members of Congress in writing to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Department of Labor (DoL) to sound the … Continue Reading
September 29, 2025
Warren Sounds the Alarm on DoD Privatization of Military Barracks, Warns of Substandard Housing Conditions for Servicemembers
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) pressed Secretary of the Department of Defense (DoD) Pete Hegseth for answers about the potential privatization of military barracks, given the long history of substandard conditions and exploitative practices by providers of privatized military family housing. For decades, private military housing providers have imposed rising housing costs, and failed to address complaints about maintenance increased health hazards by military … Continue Reading
September 29, 2025
Warren Presses On Republicans’ Bonus Depreciation Tax Break for Giant Corporations
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, wrote to the nonpartisan Congressional Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT), seeking information about the Big, Beautiful Bill’s permanent extension of 100% bonus depreciation, which previous research has shown is a giveaway to massive corporations. The tax break is a major windfall for giant corporations, by allowing them to write off the cost of new materials or investments immediately, instead … Continue Reading
September 26, 2025
Rolex Admits to Warren: Trump “Ask[ed] in Jest Whether He Would Have Been Invited Had It Not Been for the Tariffs”
Washington, D.C. — Following a letter from Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Rolex CEO Jean-Frederic Dufour detailed the circumstances of President Trump’s invitation to the U.S. Open and their conversations at the match. “President Trump, never one to miss a rhetorical opportunity, did ask in jest whether he would have been invited had it not been for the tariffs—a moment that brought a round of laughter all around and, as you can imagine, a swift return of attention to the unfolding … Continue Reading
September 25, 2025
Warren: Trump FTC Settlement Fails to Hold Amazon Accountable
Washington, D.C. — Following the Federal Trade Commission's announcement of a settlement deal with Amazon related to its Prime service, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) released the following statement: “Amazon allegedly tricked people into signing up for Prime and then trapped them with a monthly subscription by making it next to impossible to cancel. This settlement fails to hold Amazon executives accountable for their actions and the fine is effectively a slap on the wrist - it’s … Continue Reading
September 25, 2025
Warren, Markey, Merkley, Van Hollen Urge Rubio to Protect Safety of Peaceful Civilians in Gaza Flotilla Carrying U.S. Citizens
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) joined Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) in urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio to intervene with the Netanyahu government to protect the safety of peaceful civilian members of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a group of vessels carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, which has reportedly been facing multiple attacks. U.S. citizens, including residents of Maryland, Massachusetts, and … Continue Reading
September 25, 2025
ICYMI: NYT – A Diminished Social Security Work Force, and Its Customers, Feel the Strain
Washington, D.C. — In a new story, New York Times’ Tara Siegel Bernard highlighted how Trump Social Security head Frank Bisignano’s cuts to the Social Security Administration and haphazard efforts to reassign staff to the national 1-800 number have resulted in strained, understaffed field offices struggling to meet the needs of Social Security beneficiaries. The article details how, in some cases, the strain has left recipients without checks for months at a time, causing “devastating … Continue Reading
September 25, 2025
Warren, Van Hollen, Raskin, Thompson, Carter, Ramirez Launch New Probe into Trump Administration’s Potential Violation of U.S. and International Law
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Chris Van Hollen, along with Representatives Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Committee, Troy Carter (D-La.), and Delia C. Ramirez (D-Ill.) led 60 members of Congress in announcing a new investigation into the Trump administration’s practice of detaining and sending immigrants to countries where they have no … Continue Reading
September 25, 2025
Ahead of Senate Vote, Warren, Klobuchar, Booker, Blumenthal Press Trump Nominee on Concerns About Corporate Influence Over DOJ Antitrust Enforcement
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) sounded the alarm on Stanley Woodward’s nomination for Associate Attorney General at the Department of Justice (DOJ), ahead of his Senate confirmation vote expected as early as next week as part of a batch of 100 nominees. Since April 2025, Woodward has served as Counselor to Attorney General Pam Bondi. The lawmakers’ concerns revolve around … Continue Reading
September 24, 2025
Warren: Is Rolex Currying Favor with Trump in Effort to End Tariffs on Luxury Swiss Watches?
Washington, D.C. — In a new letter, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) pressed Rolex CEO Jean-Frederic Dufour on why the company invited President Trump to be Rolex’s guest at the finals of the U.S. Open Tennis Championship earlier this month — just weeks after President Trump announced 39 percent tariffs on Swiss imports. Since first announcing tariffs in April, President Trump has made clear that, for the right price, corporations can secure lucrative exemptions from his tariffs and … Continue Reading
September 24, 2025
Warren, Sanders, Castro, Ryan Warn ESPN Deals with NFL, MLB May Restrict Competition, Increase Costs for Sports Fans
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), along with Representatives Joaquin Castro (D-Texas), and Patrick Ryan (D-N.Y.) sent a letter to the heads of Disney, ESPN, the National Football League (NFL), and Major League Baseball (MLB), raising concerns that ESPN’s proposed deals with the leagues could restrict competition and raise prices for sports fans. Last month, Disney-owned ESPN announced a $3 billion deal to acquire the NFL Network, the … Continue Reading
September 23, 2025
Warren, Wyden, Markey, Van Hollen Seek Answers From TV Broadcasters After Pulling Kimmel’s Show
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), along with Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), pressed broadcasters Nexstar and Sinclair for answers as to why Jimmy Kimmel was pulled off the air. On September 15, 2025, Jimmy Kimmel made a series of comments in reaction to the assassination of Charlie Kirk that drew the ire of pro-Trump websites and Fox News. Two days later, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr … Continue Reading
September 23, 2025
Warren on Nexstar, Sinclair Boycotting Kimmel Show on ABC Affiliate Stations
“This censorship of Kimmel reeks of corruption” Washington, D.C. — Following Nexstar Media Group’s and Sinclair’s decisions to continue to preempt Jimmy Kimmel Live! on ABC affiliate stations, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) released the following statement: “Nexstar, the largest TV broadcaster, needs Donald Trump’s approval for a $6 billion deal. If approved, Nexstar would control TV stations reaching 80% of households — violating the cap set by Congress to protect against … Continue Reading
September 19, 2025
ICYMI: Hiltzik: The Trump administration’s attack on Social Security is looking worse
Washington, D.C. - In a new piece, Los Angeles Times columnist Michael Hiltzik underscores the Trump administration’s attacks on Social Security and the need for bipartisan Congressional action to protect Social Security. Read the full column here and below. The Trump administration’s attack on Social Security is looking worse There’s some good news related to the Trump administration’s concerted attack on the Social Security Administration: Thus far, it doesn’t appear to have significantly … Continue Reading
September 19, 2025
Education Department Inspector General Opens Investigation into DOGE’s Access to Sensitive Institutional and Student Loan Borrower Data, Following Push By Warren, Senators
| Text of IG Response Washington, D.C. - Following a push by Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and nine other senators, the Acting Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Education (ED) agreed to open an investigation into DOGE’s infiltration of ED’s internal systems, including the scope of its access to sensitive student loan borrower information and its impact on borrowers’ rights and privacy. “Given the sensitive nature of the data [ED] holds, it is crucial that the Department … Continue Reading
September 18, 2025
Warren, Green Reignite the Fight to Remove Racist, Derogatory Names from Public Lands and Landmarks
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Representative Al Green (D-Texas) reintroduced the Reconciliation in Place Names Act to remove racist and bigoted names from national landmarks. Senators Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) joined in cosponsoring the bill. Across the United States, many … Continue Reading
September 18, 2025
Warren Presses DoD Inspector General Nominee On Commitment To Transparency and Independence Following Trump's Purge Of Inspectors General
Washington, D.C. - At a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) pressed Mr. Platte B. Moring III, nominee to be Inspector General (IG) of the Department of Defense (DoD), on his commitment to transparency and independence. Mr. Morning would be the Pentagon's “top cop” for holding defense contractors and DoD officials accountable. The senator has repeatedly raised her concerns about defense contractors overcharging the DoD. In 2024, the DoD IG’s … Continue Reading
September 18, 2025
Ahead of Government Funding Deadline, Warren Calls on Republicans to Reverse Health Care Cuts, Strike a Deal with Democrats
Washington, D.C. — In a speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) called for Congress to reverse Republicans’ cuts to health care as part of any government funding deal. Congressional Republicans have until the end of the month to strike a deal to continue funding the government. “[I]f the Republicans want to shut down government so that they can keep increasing costs and cutting health care, then they need to explain that — and not just to us, they need to … Continue Reading
September 17, 2025
Warren, Blumenthal, Van Hollen, Whitehouse Slam Top Trump Tax Official for Helping Tax Dodgers, Seek Commitments to Address Conflicts of Interest
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, led Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) in a letter to Kenneth Kies, Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy at the Treasury Department and Acting IRS Chief Counsel, regarding concerns over his past work lobbying to help secure massive tax cuts for large corporations. The senators requested several ethics commitments from Kies to address … Continue Reading
September 17, 2025
Warren, Stansbury, Members of Congress Launch Investigation into Trump Crypto & AI Czar’s Ethics Conflicts
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Representative Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) today led Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.), and Representatives Betty McCollum (D-Minn.) and Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), in launching an investigation into new ethics concerns involving White House Special Advisor for AI and Crypto David Sacks — namely whether Sacks has exceeded the 130-day term limit for serving … Continue Reading