Press Releases
Ahead of Confirmation Hearing, Warren Presses HHS Nominee on Dangerous Anti-Vax, Anti-Abortion View
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) pressed Michael Stuart, nominee for General Counsel of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), on his dangerous anti-vaccine views, staunch anti-abortion advocacy, and more. Ahead of his confirmation hearing in front of the Senate Finance Committee later today — at which Senator Warren will question Stuart — Senator Warren sent Stuart a letter outlining her key concerns with his nomination. “Given your ideological views, … Continue Reading
July 30, 2025
Warren, Markey, Merkley, Whitehouse Press Top Trump Officials on Rising Electricity Prices for Americans
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), joined by Senators Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), pressed Trump administration officials on rising electricity prices for Americans. Despite Donald Trump’s campaign promise to “cut the price of energy and electricity in half,” consumers are facing higher electricity prices than when President Biden left office. “The Administration must reverse its path of increased energy prices and … Continue Reading
July 30, 2025
On Senate Floor, Warren Warns Democrats About Dangers of Voting for Funding Bills While Republicans Use Tricks to Claw Back Bipartisan Funds, Trump Breaks Law
Video of Floor Speech Washington, D.C. — With the Senate set to vote on the first appropriations bill this week, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) took to the Senate floor in opposition, warning Democrats about the dangers of voting for Republicans’ funding bills while the Trump Administration illegally impounds funds, unilaterally cancels funding, and considers using tricks like pocket rescissions to sidestep Congress. “Why should Democrats come to the table in good faith and throw … Continue Reading
July 29, 2025
Warren, Klobuchar, Booker, Blumenthal Highlight District Court’s Responsibility to Question Whether DOJ Approved HPE Mega-Deal on Merits or as a Political Favor
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) wrote to Judge P. Casey Pitts of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, urging the court to use its power under the Tunney Act to determine whether the Department of Justice (DOJ) approved Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.’s (HPE) $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks (Juniper) based on political favors. The senators … Continue Reading
July 28, 2025
Following Meeting With Social Security Head, Warren Presses on Key Commitments Secured to Protect Americans’ Benefits
Warren follows up on SSA commitments to undergo public data audit, not eliminate paper checks, retain workers’ civil service protections Washington, D.C. - Following her meeting with Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Frank Bisignano, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) pressed Bisignano on key commitments she secured from him to protect Americans’ benefits. Senator Warren outlined a broader set of metrics for phone call time data and pushed for more information on the … Continue Reading
July 25, 2025
ICYMI: As Trump Administration Continues To Gut Education Department, Warren Exposes Harmful Impact to Students with Disabilities
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), in a forum held by Senator Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), “Robbing Our Students’ Futures: The Indefensible Attacks on Public Education,” highlighted the consequences of President Donald Trump and Secretary Linda McMahon’s cuts to the Department of Education (ED) for students with disabilities and their families. “It’s disgraceful that Secretary McMahon is firing the people responsible for protecting our students with disabilities,” said … Continue Reading
July 25, 2025
ICYMI: At Hearing, Nominee for Head of Naval Operations Says He's “Fully Committed” to Right to Repair, Testifies Contractor Restrictions are “Dangerous” and Hurt Military “Self-Sufficiency”
Washington, D.C. — At a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) asked Admiral Daryl L. Caudle, nominee for Chief of Naval Operations, about the importance of the military’s right to repair its own equipment. Senator Warren also raised concerns about the removal of Admiral Lisa Franchetti, who was removed without explanation, which led to the nomination of Admiral Caudle to the post. Admiral Caudle explained that contractor repair … Continue Reading
July 25, 2025
After Securing Commitment from Social Security Head, Warren Asks Agency Watchdog to Investigate Long Call Wait Times, Impact of Staffing Cuts
Washington, D.C. — After U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) secured a commitment from Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Frank Bisignano to fully cooperate with an Inspector General audit in their recent meeting, Senator Warren sent a letter formally requesting the SSA’s Inspector General investigate wait times for Social Security services, specifically whether those wait times have worsened in the last six months, how caller wait time data is collected, and whether the … Continue Reading
July 24, 2025
Warren on Trump Administration Approving Paramount Megamerger: “Bribery Is Illegal No Matter Who Is President”
Washington, D.C. - Today, in response to the news that the Trump administration approved Paramount Global’s (Paramount) $8 billion merger with Skydance Media (Skydance), U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) released the following statement: “Bribery is illegal no matter who is president. It sure looks like Skydance and Paramount paid $36 million to Donald Trump for this merger, and he’s even bragged about this crooked-looking deal. I’ve been ringing the alarm bell for months, launching a … Continue Reading
July 23, 2025
Variety Op-Ed: “Elizabeth Warren on Colbert 'Late Show' Cancellation: Is the Paramount Trump Payoff a Bribe?”
“The Paramount payoff is part of a corrupt pattern of Trump exploiting the power of the presidency both to profit personally and to punish his perceived enemies.” “The moment we turn a blind eye to these deals is the moment we start to lose our democracy.” Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) published an op-ed in Variety making the case that the Late Show with Stephen Colbert’s cancellation may be another one of Donald Trump’s attempts to get big corporations to … Continue Reading
July 23, 2025
Warren Secures Key Commitments from Social Security Chief to Protect Americans’ Benefits
Bisignano agrees to independent investigation into data and metrics, no Schedule F, and more Bisignano admits responsibility for inaccurate email about Big Beautiful Bill, says doesn’t know whether White House Office of General Counsel (OGC) reviewed before SSA sent to all beneficiaries Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), a leader of the Senate Democrats’ Social Security War Room, secured key commitments and admissions from Social Security Administration (SSA) … Continue Reading
July 23, 2025
Warren Secures Commitments From Military Nominees to Prevent Civilian Harm, Study the Long-Term Effects of Blast Overpressure
Washington, D.C. - At a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Personnel Subcommittee, secured commitments from Vice Admiral Frank M. Bradley and Lieutenant General Dagvin R.M. Anderson, nominees to be Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) and Commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), respectively, on integrating and protecting reforms from Republican and Democratic administrations on civilian harm … Continue Reading
July 22, 2025
At Nomination Hearing, Warren Secures Agreement from Trump Treasury Nominee to Work on Raising Deposit Insurance Limits for Business Transaction Accounts
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), member of the Senate Finance Committee and Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, secured an agreement from Jonathan McKernan, nominee to be Undersecretary of the Treasury for Domestic Finance, on working together towards increasing the limit for deposit insurance for business transaction accounts to help level the playing field in our banking system. Republican Senator James Lankford had a … Continue Reading
July 22, 2025
Warren Announces Meeting with Social Security Commissioner, Outlines Ten Key Concerns
Warren, Bisignano meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 23 “The nearly 70 million Americans who receive and rely on Social Security benefits deserve answers about the future of the program under your leadership.” Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), a leader of the Senate Democrats’ Social Security War Room, announced today that she will meet with Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Frank Bisignano tomorrow, on July 23. Ahead of the meeting, Senator … Continue Reading
July 22, 2025
Warren to Oppose First Senate Appropriations Bill for Trump Administration
“I cannot in good conscience support this funding bill while the Trump administration illegally withholds funding for programs appropriated by Congress for veterans in need.” Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), released the following statement ahead of the Senate’s vote on the FY 2026 MilCon-VA Appropriations Bill: “I care deeply about improving service members’ housing and honoring our nation’s promise to our … Continue Reading
July 21, 2025
Warren, Sanders, Wyden Investigate Skydance’s Role in Potential Secret Trump Payoff Connected to Paramount Deal
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) pressed David Ellison, CEO of Skydance Media, about reports of a secret deal between Skydance and President Trump — and how it may be related to Paramount’s recent multi-million-dollar settlement agreement with Trump. The settlement, which comes as Skydance and Paramount await approval from the Trump administration for their proposed mega-merger, has raised concerns about potential … Continue Reading
July 17, 2025
Warren on Colbert Show Cancelation: “America Deserves to Know if His Show Was Canceled for Political Reasons”
Washington, D.C. - Today, in response to the news that CBS will be canceling the Late Night Show with Stephen Colbert, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) released the following statement: “CBS canceled Colbert’s show just three days after Colbert called out CBS owner Paramount for its $16 settlement with Trump - a deal that looks like bribery. America deserves to know if his show was canceled for political reasons.” Just weeks ago, Paramount settled President Trump’s lawsuit against … Continue Reading
July 17, 2025
As Chaotic Trump Tariffs Drive Price Hikes, Warren, Baldwin, Schakowsky, Deluzio Propose New Tools to Fight Price Gouging
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), along with Representatives Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) and Chris Deluzio (D-Pa.) reintroduced the Price Gouging Prevention Act to fight back against the corporate greed enabled by the Trump administration’s chaotic tariff policies. The bill would give the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state attorneys general new tools to enforce a federal ban against grossly excessive price increases. The last five years … Continue Reading
July 17, 2025
After Supreme Court Greenlights Mass Layoffs at ED, New Warren Report Reveals Impact of Trump Administration’s Attacks On Public Education
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) released a new 23-page report, “Education At Risk: Frontline Impacts of Trump’s War on Students,” highlighting warnings from 11 major national education and civil rights organizations on the impact of the Trump administration’s dismantling of the Department of Education (ED), slashing support to millions of American students, primary and secondary school teachers, administrators, parents, and student loan borrowers. Since the Trump … Continue Reading
July 16, 2025
Warren, Moskowitz, Blumenthal, Raskin, Stansbury Introduce New Bill to Rein in Potential Corruption Through Presidential Library Donations
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, along with Representatives Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.), Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), and Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) unveiled the Presidential Library Anti-Corruption Act to close loopholes that allow presidential libraries to be used as tools for corruption and bribery. Giant corporations, at least one foreign government, and other entities … Continue Reading