The Latest Breaking News from Elizabeth Warren

Warren calls for investigation into the Fed amid banking turmoil

"The fed doesn't just get to do its own investigation," Warren said.

Axios · Mar 19, 2023

Bank failures: Anger in Congress, but division on what to do

Congress is trying to figure out how best to respond to the abrupt failure of two U.S. banks

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2023

The collapse of major US banks leads to bills calling for more regulation

When Silicon Valley and Signature banks failed in early March 2023, government regulators rushed in to guarantee deposits and protect bank customers. Under current banking regulations, though, there was no obligation for the government to step in.

The Conversation · Mar 17, 2023

Experts, banks look for ideas to stop next bank failure

The warning signs were all there

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023

Elizabeth Warren says Republicans handed Fed chairman ‘flamethrower that he aimed at the banking rules’

The Massachusetts Democrat blames a 2018 law that Donald Trump signed weakening financial regulations

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023

Lawmakers are split on how to respond to the recent bank failures

Days after the failure of two regional banks shook the financial industry, lawmakers say they want answers but disagree on what role Congress should play right now.

WEKU · Mar 16, 2023

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders endorses Johnson in April 4 mayoral runoff

Paul Vallas touted endorsements from the Chicago Fire Fighters Union Local 2, former Illinois Senate President Emil Jones Jr. and five City Council members.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 16, 2023

Elizabeth Warren slams Powell for weak regulation, oversight of SVB

Senator Elizabeth Warren blasted Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for “an astonishing list of failures” that contributed to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank in a letter to the Fed chief Wednesday.

Tribune News Service · Mar 16, 2023

Top GOPer: No need for tougher bank rule

Critics say Mike Crapo's law exempting SVB and others from stricter requirements led to collapse

Salon · Mar 16, 2023

Robin Abcarian: Reports of a rift between Kamala Harris and Elizabeth Warren play into Republican hands

There are so many ways to delegitimize a woman in politics: Attack her for the sound of her laughter, for shedding a tear on the campaign trail, for her choice of clothing, for being cranky with her staff or eating her salad with a comb.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 16, 2023