Press Releases
Warren Demands Army Under Secretary Nominee Divest Stock Holdings in Anduril and Other Defense Contractors
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) wrote to Mr. Michael Obadal, nominee for Under Secretary of the Army, with concerns about his refusal to divest from major defense contractors. Obadal will face lawmakers at his nomination hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee on May 8, 2025. If confirmed, Obadal will help manage the Army’s operations—consisting of a $186 billion budget, over 100,000 contracts a year, and over one million personnel. Obadal currently … Continue Reading
May 08, 2025
Warren, Wyden, Doggett, Schakowsky Push Congressional Leadership to Reject Medicaid Cuts, Crack Down on Medicare Advantage Upcoding
Washington, D.C. - As Congress considers reconciliation legislation, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, along with Representatives Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) and Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) led their colleagues in writing to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, urging them to crack down on waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicare Advantage (MA) instead of forging ahead with cuts to … Continue Reading
May 07, 2025
Warren, Wyden, Schumer, Gillibrand Welcome Frank Bisignano to Social Security Administration With Nearly 200 Unanswered Questions, Push for Answers on Behalf of Americans
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and Ranking Member of the Senate Aging Committee Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) welcomed newly-confirmed Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA) Frank Bisignano to the agency with copies of 17 letters — containing nearly 200 unanswered questions — the lawmakers had previously sent to the SSA under Acting … Continue Reading
May 07, 2025
Warren, Baldwin, Markey, Merkley Blast Proposed Trump Cuts to Suicide and Crisis Support Line for LGBTQ+ Youth
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Edward Markey (D-Mass.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) wrote to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., slamming the Trump Administration’s plan to defund the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline’s service for LGBTQ+ youth, taking away lifesaving mental health resources from LGBTQ+ young people, who face a higher risk of mental health challenges than their peers. In April, reports surfaced … Continue Reading
May 07, 2025
Warren Calls on Hegseth to Protect Marine Recruits, Freeze Contract Renewal with Credit Union Under Investigation for Exploitative Overdraft Fees
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel, wrote to Secretary of the Department of Defense (DoD) Pete Hegseth urging him to freeze the Marine Corps contract renewal with Frontwave Credit Union until the contract terms are revised to protect Marines from abusive overdraft fees. Last year, Senator Warren launched a bipartisan investigation with nine members of Congress into the California-based credit union … Continue Reading
May 07, 2025
Warren Announces Senate Forum on Trump’s Attacks on Education Access, Invites Secretary McMahon to Defend Actions
Washington, D.C. - Today, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, announced that she will host a spotlight forum entitled “Stealing the American Dream: How Trump and Republicans Are Raising Education Costs for Families.” The forum is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Room G11. The latest action in Senator Warren’s Save Our Schools campaign, this forum will examine … Continue Reading
May 06, 2025
ICYMI: Warren Shuts Down Trump Administration Arguments That Dismantling Department of Education Won’t Harm American Families
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), in a forum held by Senator Patty Murray (D-Wash.), highlighted the consequences of President Trump and Secretary Linda McMahon’s reckless dismantling of the Department of Education (ED) for American families. Senator Warren slammed President Trump and Secretary McMahon’s efforts to abolish the Department of Education and pushed back on their claims that they could dismantle ED while ensuring the “effective and uninterrupted … Continue Reading
May 06, 2025
At Hearing, Warren Grills HHS Deputy Secretary Nominee on RFK Jr.’s Performance Handling Measles, Avian Flu Outbreaks
Washington, D.C. - At a hearing of the Senate Finance Committee, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) pressed Mr. Jim O’Neill, nominee to be Deputy Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), on whether he would have advised against any steps Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has taken while handling the ongoing measles and avian flu outbreaks. If confirmed as HHS Deputy Secretary, O’Neill would serve as Secretary Kennedy’s “number two” and be responsible for overseeing … Continue Reading
May 06, 2025
Trump Pentagon Nominee Attempts to Backtrack on Calls to Politicize Military
Washington, D.C. — At a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Personnel, pressed Mr. Anthony Tata, nominee for Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, to explain his support for politicizing the military. In 2020, Tata was nominated for Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, the third-highest-ranking DoD official. His nomination fell apart after reports revealed he had made several … Continue Reading
May 06, 2025
On Anniversary of Steward Health Care Bankruptcy, Warren, Markey Push For Accountability for Ralph de la Torre and other Steward, MPT Executives
Washington, D.C. - Today, on the one-year anniversary of Steward Health Care’s (Steward) bankruptcy filing, U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Ed Markey (D-Mass.) wrote to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeking accountability for Ralph de la Torre and other Steward and Medical Properties Trust (MPT) executives who walked away with millions of dollars while making decisions that drove the hospital system into bankruptcy. “Dr. de la … Continue Reading
May 05, 2025
On Senate Floor, Warren Stands Up for Seniors, Fights Back Against Trump Social Security Nominee
Washington, D.C. — Ahead of the Senate vote to confirm Frank Bisignano as Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA), U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) took to the Senate floor in opposition, warning that he will “rubber-stamp Trump and Musk's attack” on Social Security. Senator Warren defended Social Security, saying it is “more than just a retirement program — it’s insurance.” “Donald Trump and Elon Musk want to rip that protection away. Two people who don’t have the … Continue Reading
May 05, 2025
Warren, Senate Democrats Demand Trump Defense Department Nominee Withdraw, Explain Attacks on Military Leaders, Calls to Use Military Against Civilians
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel, led six Senate Democrats in calling for retired Brigadier General Anthony Tata, nominee for Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD[P&R]), to withdraw his nomination and explain his past attacks on military leaders and calls to politicize the military. Senators Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Jeff … Continue Reading
May 02, 2025
As Trump Admin Weaponizes IRS, Warren, Schumer, Senators Demand Investigation into Potentially Criminal Activity Against Harvard
Washington, D.C. - Today, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), along with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass.), sent a letter to the Acting Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA), Heather Hill, demanding that she open an investigation into alarming reports that the Trump Administration is pressuring the IRS to consider revoking the non-profit status of Harvard University. In a … Continue Reading
May 02, 2025
Warren, Markey, McGovern, Pressley Press Stop & Shop On Promise To Lower Prices Across Massachusetts
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Ed Markey (D-Mass.), along with Representatives Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) and Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.), pressed Frans Muller, CEO of Ahold Delhaize — parent company of Stop & Shop — on the chain’s progress lowering grocery prices at stores across Massachusetts. A new investigation from the Hyde Square Task Force found that, following pressure from the lawmakers regarding potential price gouging at its urban store locations, Stop … Continue Reading
May 01, 2025
Warren, Casar Call for Pentagon Watchdog to Investigate Musk Involvement in Golden Dome Contracts
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel, and Congressman Greg Casar (D-Texas) led 40 members of Congress in calling on the Inspector General (IG) at the Department of Defense to investigate the process for awarding the “Golden Dome” missile defense shield contract, including any involvement by Elon Musk. Last month, Reuters reported that Musk’s SpaceX has emerged as a “frontrunner” for contracts, … Continue Reading
May 01, 2025
Warren Statement on Army Right-to-Repair Victory
Washington, D.C. - Today, in response to the Secretary of the Army, Daniel P. Driscoll’s announcement that the Army will ensure right-to-repair provisions are included in future Army contracts, Senator Warren, a long-time advocate of the policy, released the following statement: “I pushed the Army Secretary to get right-to-repair in the Army done, and I’m glad he kept his word. This reform means the Army will be more resilient in future wars, and it will end the days of soldiers being … Continue Reading
April 30, 2025
Trump's Border Protection Nominee Commits to Sharing Public Information about Location in Custody "As Soon As Possible"
Washington, D.C. — At a hearing of the Senate Finance Committee, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) pushed Mr. Rodney Scott, nominee for Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection (CBP), to commit to following court orders, ensuring agents do not deny entry based on travelers’ political views, allowing detained individuals to make phone calls to their families and their lawyers, and publicly releasing information on where people in CBP custody are being held. Senator Warren … Continue Reading
April 30, 2025
Warren Slams Bezos After Amazon Backtracks on Tariff Price Transparency, Questions Bezos’ Conversation With Trump
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) slammed Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in a new letter, following reports that Amazon considered an initiative to illustrate the cost of President Trump’s tariffs to customers — only to reverse course after a private conversation between Bezos and Trump. “If Amazon had followed through on any plans to provide transparency on tariff costs, it could have provided important information for consumers, allowing them to find out for themselves … Continue Reading
April 30, 2025
ICYMI: At Hearing, Warren Secures Commitment From Defense Nominee to Support AI Competition and Innovation in Defense Contracting
Washington, D.C. - At a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) secured a commitment from Mr. Michael P. Cadenazzi, nominee to be the next Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy, to stop anticompetitive practices by Big Tech that could threaten our national security. Senator Warren explained that federal agencies should benefit from innovation in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, but instead, a few Big Tech companies … Continue Reading
April 30, 2025
Warren, Blumenthal, Correa, Ramirez, 40+ Lawmakers Open Investigation into “Troubling” Customs and Border Protection Tactics
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), along with Representatives Lou Correa (D-Calif.) and Delia C. Ramirez (D-Ill.), led a letter to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) demanding an explanation for the troubling reports alleging due process violations, mistreatment, prolonged detention, and politicized denials of entry at air and land ports since President Trump took office over three months ago. Several recent incidents have … Continue Reading