The Latest Breaking News from Elizabeth Warren

Kamala Harris isn’t returning Elizabeth Warren’s calls after VP slight, report says

Democrats’ consternations about strength of Biden’s 2024 ticket are opening old wounds

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2023

Progressive firebrand Elizabeth Warren endorses Brandon Johnson in April 4 runoff

Warren tweeted her endorsement of Johnson to her 5.9 million followers. But her greatest value to Johnson is in consolidating his progressive base and boosting turnout that was just over 35% on Feb. 28.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 10, 2023

The billionaire cofounder of Home Depot compares the Fed to ‘the gang that can’t shoot straight’ and says the coming crash is ‘not going to be pretty’

“My problem with the Fed, overall, is there’s too many academics in the mix,” Ken Langone said Wednesday.

Fortune · Mar 9, 2023

Nine fewer noteworthy presidential candidates have declared (so far) in 2024 compared to the 2020 cycle

Welcome to the Thursday, March 2, Brew. 

Ballotpedia · Mar 2, 2023

'Student debt is a crisis': Activists rally outside Supreme Court for loan forgiveness

WASHINGTON — Hundreds of debt advocates and progressive political organizers gathered outside the Supreme Court on Tuesday while justices heard oral arguments in two cases challenging President Joe Biden's plan to cancel up to $20,000 in student loan debt for some borrowers.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 1, 2023

Bernie Sanders says Americans shouldn’t face ‘financial ruin’ to ‘get a damn education’ in Supreme Court speech

Millions of Americans are “drowning” in student loan debt as justices hear arguments over Biden cancellation plan

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023

If Biden doesn't run in 2024, here are the main rivals for the Democratic nomination

Joe Biden has made it clear he intends to stand for re-election in 2024. But despite his state of the union address reflecting a fighting spirit that many interpreted as another indication for a 2024 bid, Biden’s intention may not necessarily hold up.

The Conversation · Feb 20, 2023

Legislators aim to combat egg prices

While eggs' exorbitant prices have been well-documented, the reason why still seems a little murky

Salon · Feb 19, 2023

Michael Hiltzik: The government crackdown on crypto is well underway. Get out while you can

The sun may be setting on the cryptocurrency craze. If you're an investor or even just a curiosity-seeker on the fringes of this financial segment, you might want to prepare for its demise.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 17, 2023

Senate pressure mounts on Biden to nominate first Latino to Fed - Roll Call

Several Senate Banking Committee Democrats are pushing President Joe Biden to nominate a Latino for the Federal Reserve Board.

Roll Call · Feb 16, 2023