Last April, as the Earth hurtled face-first into a combination pandemic and global recession, the Federal Reserve Board announced it would generously waive overdraft fees for big banks while giving them increased access to credit. The board explained its magnanimity as a way “to support the flow of credit to households and businesses and to mitigate […]
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Elizabeth Warren reportedly plans to ask Joe Biden to join his cabinet as Treasury secretary if he wins the election
Sen. Elizabeth Warren wants to be a part of Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden's cabinet as Treasury secretary if he wins the election, Politico reported Thursday. Three Democratic officials who are close with Warren's inner circle told Politico that the Massachusetts senator wants to ask Biden for a position in his administration. "A fourth Democratic […]
What to watch today: Dow to open higher as Wall Street hopes for virus relief bill talks
Stock futures indicated opening gains as the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average look to get back on track after a Tuesday afternoon sell-off brought about their first declines in eight sessions. Dow futures implied a roughly 250-point jump at the open. S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures were also higher. Republicans and Democrats have expressed […]
Elizabeth Warren Says She Would Be Joe Biden’s Vice President
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) said on Wednesday night that she would accept an offer from presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden to serve as his vice president. Asked directly by MSNBC host Rachel Maddow if she’d accept the position if Biden offered, Warren gave a one-word answer: “Yes.” Warren and Biden have clashed ideologically in […]
Elizabeth Warren Is Looking At The ‘Path Forward’ After A Disappointing Super Tuesday
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is considering her “path forward” after a disappointing showing during the Super Tuesday primaries, a campaign aide said Wednesday morning. Some progressives, including Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar, have already suggested Warren should drop out of the race to clear the way for Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt). Sanders and former Vice President […]
On ‘Ellen,’ Elizabeth Warren Shares What Super Tuesday Could Mean For Her
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) marked Super Tuesday with an appearance on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” where she discussed how the first multi-state referendum of the 2020 Democratic primary might impact her presidential campaign. Though Warren is currently in third place behind former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), she didn’t appear discouraged. […]
Top Teachers Union Leader Is Endorsing Elizabeth Warren For President
Randi Weingarten, the president of the American Federation of Teachers, is expected to endorse Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren for president at a rally Saturday night in Houston, according to a source familiar with the endorsement. Weingarten is backing Warren in her personal capacity. The 1.7 million-member AFT has encouraged local unions and members to support […]
MSNBC Host Chris Matthews Under Fire For Sexist Grilling Of Elizabeth Warren
Apparently, MSNBC host Chris Matthews can’t understand why a powerful man would lie about sexually harassing a woman. During an interview with Elizabeth Warren after Tuesday night’s Democratic debate in South Carolina, the longtime host went after the senator from Massachusetts for bringing up allegations of sexual harassment by fellow candidate Mike Bloomberg. Matthews, who has […]
John Legend Campaigns For Elizabeth Warren: “She Doesn’t Spend Time Wining And Dining Billionaires”
John Legend took to the campaign trail for Elizabeth Warren on Wednesday, telling a crowd at South Carolina State University that he had not planned to endorse in the primary but “it became abundantly clear the one candidate stood out from the rest.” “We depend on our leaders to listen to us,” Legend said. “The […]
Elizabeth Warren Keeps Punching, Seeking To Supercharge Campaign
LAS VEGAS ― If this week was a do-or-die moment for her presidential campaign, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) got the best possible outcome at Wednesday’s Democratic primary debate. She pummeled billionaire Michael Bloomberg and won rave reviews from the media and her competitors alike. Now comes the hard part: proving she can fight her way […]