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Live updates: 2024 Election

The 2024 Election's outcome will be uncertain for days, with critical ballot measures in Massachusetts and a deadlocked presidential race.

CNN Anchor Stuns Elizabeth Warren By Reading Her Elon Musk's Post Agreeing That Trump Will Tank The Economy

The presidential race highlights trust issues concerning economic leadership, with Elon Musk's comments reflecting concerns over Trump's plans impacting everyday Americans.
from Boston.com
2 months ago

'Women in America are living a nightmare': Elizabeth Warren promotes Harris-Walz reproductive freedom bus tour

Elizabeth Warren emphasizes stark differences in reproductive rights between Trump and Harris.
Warren advocates for reproductive freedom through a national bus tour.
from www.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Warren Torpedoes Vance Claim Trump Would Veto Abortion Ban: American Women Are Not Stupid!'

Sen. Elizabeth Warren argues that Trump and Vance's proposed policies threaten to ban all access to abortion nationwide, dismissing Vance's claims of a veto.

A visibly emotional Elizabeth Warren says Harris will protect Americans

Warren endorsed Harris for president at the DNC, contrasting her record with that of Trump.

Donald Trump raises $25M during Bitcoin 2024 conference

Donald Trump raised $25 million during The Bitcoin 2024 conference.
from Boston.com
1 day ago

Live updates: 2024 Election

The 2024 Election's outcome will be uncertain for days, with critical ballot measures in Massachusetts and a deadlocked presidential race.

CNN Anchor Stuns Elizabeth Warren By Reading Her Elon Musk's Post Agreeing That Trump Will Tank The Economy

The presidential race highlights trust issues concerning economic leadership, with Elon Musk's comments reflecting concerns over Trump's plans impacting everyday Americans.

'Women in America are living a nightmare': Elizabeth Warren promotes Harris-Walz reproductive freedom bus tour

Elizabeth Warren emphasizes stark differences in reproductive rights between Trump and Harris.
Warren advocates for reproductive freedom through a national bus tour.

Warren Torpedoes Vance Claim Trump Would Veto Abortion Ban: American Women Are Not Stupid!'

Sen. Elizabeth Warren argues that Trump and Vance's proposed policies threaten to ban all access to abortion nationwide, dismissing Vance's claims of a veto.

A visibly emotional Elizabeth Warren says Harris will protect Americans

Warren endorsed Harris for president at the DNC, contrasting her record with that of Trump.

Donald Trump raises $25M during Bitcoin 2024 conference

Donald Trump raised $25 million during The Bitcoin 2024 conference.
moredonald-trump
#john-deaton

Q&A: Elizabeth Warren talks 'crypto billionaires,' labeling Trump a fascist, an arms embargo on Israel, and more

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is well-positioned to defeat Republican John Deaton and secure a third Senate term.

Who is Warren challenger John Deaton? Here are highlights from his wild, sometimes raunchy memoir

John Deaton, a Republican candidate, emphasizes his tumultuous past but stresses personal growth through therapy and humility in his campaign against Sen. Elizabeth Warren.

Takeaways: Warren and Deaton clash on abortion, Ukraine in combative debate

The debate highlighted key issues such as abortion rights and accountability for the overturning of Roe v. Wade, with both candidates presenting opposing views.

Elizabeth Warren Proves Democrats Are Still Against Bitcoin

The Massachusetts Senate debate highlighted a partisan divide on Bitcoin, particularly between Democrats and Republicans.

'I'm not loyal to any party': John Deaton pitches himself as moderate alternative to Elizabeth Warren

John Deaton is a first-time candidate challenging Elizabeth Warren, positioning himself as a moderate Republican focused on practical governance.

UNH poll has good news for Warren, most ballot questions

Senator Elizabeth Warren leads Republican John Deaton by a significant margin, suggesting strong Democratic support and notable challenges for Deaton in gaining recognition.

Q&A: Elizabeth Warren talks 'crypto billionaires,' labeling Trump a fascist, an arms embargo on Israel, and more

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is well-positioned to defeat Republican John Deaton and secure a third Senate term.

Who is Warren challenger John Deaton? Here are highlights from his wild, sometimes raunchy memoir

John Deaton, a Republican candidate, emphasizes his tumultuous past but stresses personal growth through therapy and humility in his campaign against Sen. Elizabeth Warren.

Takeaways: Warren and Deaton clash on abortion, Ukraine in combative debate

The debate highlighted key issues such as abortion rights and accountability for the overturning of Roe v. Wade, with both candidates presenting opposing views.

Elizabeth Warren Proves Democrats Are Still Against Bitcoin

The Massachusetts Senate debate highlighted a partisan divide on Bitcoin, particularly between Democrats and Republicans.

'I'm not loyal to any party': John Deaton pitches himself as moderate alternative to Elizabeth Warren

John Deaton is a first-time candidate challenging Elizabeth Warren, positioning himself as a moderate Republican focused on practical governance.

UNH poll has good news for Warren, most ballot questions

Senator Elizabeth Warren leads Republican John Deaton by a significant margin, suggesting strong Democratic support and notable challenges for Deaton in gaining recognition.
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#kamala-harris

Can the Women of the Philadelphia Suburbs Save the Democrats Again?

Grassroots activism is essential for supporting Kamala Harris's campaign in Pennsylvania, as emphasized by Elizabeth Warren.

Elizabeth Warren Goes Off On Trump In Blistering DNC Speech Finishes With Brutal Couch Reference

Elizabeth Warren sharply criticized Donald Trump and emphasized Kamala Harris's commitment to addressing the financial needs of American families.

Stunned Elizabeth Warren Wipes Away Tears As DNC Crowd Goes NUTS

Elizabeth Warren received a passionate ovation at the DNC, expressing support for Kamala Harris and reflecting on past financial crises.

Pete Buttigieg tops Joe Biden in new 2024 poll for President

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has edged ahead of Joe Biden in a new poll of Democratic primary voters in New Hampshire.They were asked about who they wanted to see run for President in 2024.The University of New Hampshire (UNH) Survey Center Granite Poll said Buttigieg polled 23 percent as a 'First Choice' to run for President.

Can the Women of the Philadelphia Suburbs Save the Democrats Again?

Grassroots activism is essential for supporting Kamala Harris's campaign in Pennsylvania, as emphasized by Elizabeth Warren.

Elizabeth Warren Goes Off On Trump In Blistering DNC Speech Finishes With Brutal Couch Reference

Elizabeth Warren sharply criticized Donald Trump and emphasized Kamala Harris's commitment to addressing the financial needs of American families.

Stunned Elizabeth Warren Wipes Away Tears As DNC Crowd Goes NUTS

Elizabeth Warren received a passionate ovation at the DNC, expressing support for Kamala Harris and reflecting on past financial crises.

Pete Buttigieg tops Joe Biden in new 2024 poll for President

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has edged ahead of Joe Biden in a new poll of Democratic primary voters in New Hampshire.They were asked about who they wanted to see run for President in 2024.The University of New Hampshire (UNH) Survey Center Granite Poll said Buttigieg polled 23 percent as a 'First Choice' to run for President.
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John Deere accused of breaking right-to-repair promises

Senator Warren questions John Deere's commitment to the right to repair, implying potential violations of the Clean Air Act.

Student-loan companies that don't do their jobs should be fired, Elizabeth Warren says. Her next target is one that manages 8 million borrowers.

The CFPB's settlement with Navient reinforces accountability in the student-loan industry and ensures millions of borrowers receive relief.
#federal-reserve
from Fortune
1 month ago
Business

Elizabeth Warren calls Fed chair Jerome Powell a 'dangerous man' for supporting this regulation that would decrease controls over JP Morgan, Bank of America and Citibank, among others

The Federal Reserve's new proposal significantly reduces the capital requirements for banks, raising concerns about future financial stability.

Elizabeth Warren says Jerome Powell needs to come back from vacation and cut interest rates now

Sen. Elizabeth Warren criticizes Fed Chair for not cutting interest rates despite weak jobs report.

Elizabeth Warren calls Fed chair Jerome Powell a 'dangerous man' for supporting this regulation that would decrease controls over JP Morgan, Bank of America and Citibank, among others

The Federal Reserve's new proposal significantly reduces the capital requirements for banks, raising concerns about future financial stability.

Elizabeth Warren says Jerome Powell needs to come back from vacation and cut interest rates now

Sen. Elizabeth Warren criticizes Fed Chair for not cutting interest rates despite weak jobs report.
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#nvidia

EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Elizabeth Warren backs DOJ investigation into Nvidia antitrust allegations

Sen. Warren supports the DOJ's antitrust investigation into Nvidia, citing concerns over its market dominance and influence over AI development and competition.

AI's future in grave danger from Nvidia's chokehold on chips, groups warn

Sen. Warren joins progressive groups in pressuring DOJ to investigate Nvidia's dominance in AI chip market for antitrust concerns.

EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Elizabeth Warren backs DOJ investigation into Nvidia antitrust allegations

Sen. Warren supports the DOJ's antitrust investigation into Nvidia, citing concerns over its market dominance and influence over AI development and competition.

AI's future in grave danger from Nvidia's chokehold on chips, groups warn

Sen. Warren joins progressive groups in pressuring DOJ to investigate Nvidia's dominance in AI chip market for antitrust concerns.
morenvidia
#republican-primary
from Boston.com
2 months ago
US Elections

Live updates: Massachusetts Sept. 3 primary election results

Massachusetts voters are engaged in competitive Republican primaries to determine candidates challenging incumbents, especially Sen. Elizabeth Warren.

Ahead of the GOP primary, meet the candidates hoping to challenge Elizabeth Warren

The Republican primary on Sept. 3 will determine who challenges Sen. Elizabeth Warren in the November election.

Live updates: Massachusetts Sept. 3 primary election results

Massachusetts voters are engaged in competitive Republican primaries to determine candidates challenging incumbents, especially Sen. Elizabeth Warren.

Ahead of the GOP primary, meet the candidates hoping to challenge Elizabeth Warren

The Republican primary on Sept. 3 will determine who challenges Sen. Elizabeth Warren in the November election.
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What I Heard at Swifties for Kamala

Elizabeth Warren leveraged Taylor Swift's influence in a campaign event, blending pop culture with political activism in a creative yet cringeworthy manner.

Women aren't stupid' enough to believe Vance's US abortion ban veto promise, says Warren

Warren argues women won't trust Trump and Vance on abortion, predicting severe consequences if they win the election.
#supreme-court

Elizabeth Warren: Supreme Court Has 'Undermined' Democracy

Senator Warren questions U.S. Supreme Court credibility and suggests imminent reforms such as term limits or adding justices without a constitutional amendment.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is 'all good' with Kamala Harris after suggested rift

Politics The two Democrats are apparently on good terms after the vice president reportedly did not return Warren's calls following remarks the senator made on the party's 2024 ticket.Sen. Elizabeth Warren is "all good" with Vice President Kamala Harris.That's what the Massachusetts lawmaker said on "Boston Public Radio" on GBH News on Wednesday, clearing the air and confirming the relationship between two of the nation's top Democrats is a-OK after a CNN report earlier this month suggested it may be on the rocks.
from www.nytimes.com
1 year ago

Outside Supreme Court, Students Rally for Loan Forgiveness

WASHINGTON Hundreds of protesters, many college students from across the country, rallied outside the Supreme Court on Tuesday, carrying signs and posters urging the justices to back President Biden's effort to cancel some $400 billion in student loan debt.Democratic lawmakers like Senators Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Robert Menendez and Representatives Ayanna Pressley and Judy Chu addressed supporters of the plan from the steps of the Supreme Court.
from Truthout
1 year ago

Warren Calls for Supreme Court to Be Bound to Ethics Code Amidst Leak Allegation

Conservative justice Samuel Alito allegedly leaked a landmark Supreme Court decision to an activist in 2014.Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) speaks during a rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in response to the leaked Supreme Court draft decision to overturn Roe v. Wade May 3, 2022 in Washington, D.C.Alex Wong / Getty Images Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) has called for the implementation of stricter ethics rules governing Supreme Court justices after explosive testimony from a former conservative activist revealed that certain right-wing justices had maintained close relationships with conservative evangelical groups over the course of decades.
from Truthout
1 year ago

Senate Takes Crucial Step Toward Codifying Marriage Equality

A law that would codify federal protections for same-sex marriages cleared a procedural hurdle in the U.S Senate on Wednesday, overcoming the 60-vote filibuster threshold and setting the stage for approval.Senators voted 62-37 in favor of ending debate on the Respect for Marriage Act and advancing it to the floor for an up-or-down vote.

Elizabeth Warren: Supreme Court Has 'Undermined' Democracy

Senator Warren questions U.S. Supreme Court credibility and suggests imminent reforms such as term limits or adding justices without a constitutional amendment.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is 'all good' with Kamala Harris after suggested rift

Politics The two Democrats are apparently on good terms after the vice president reportedly did not return Warren's calls following remarks the senator made on the party's 2024 ticket.Sen. Elizabeth Warren is "all good" with Vice President Kamala Harris.That's what the Massachusetts lawmaker said on "Boston Public Radio" on GBH News on Wednesday, clearing the air and confirming the relationship between two of the nation's top Democrats is a-OK after a CNN report earlier this month suggested it may be on the rocks.

Outside Supreme Court, Students Rally for Loan Forgiveness

WASHINGTON Hundreds of protesters, many college students from across the country, rallied outside the Supreme Court on Tuesday, carrying signs and posters urging the justices to back President Biden's effort to cancel some $400 billion in student loan debt.Democratic lawmakers like Senators Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Robert Menendez and Representatives Ayanna Pressley and Judy Chu addressed supporters of the plan from the steps of the Supreme Court.

Warren Calls for Supreme Court to Be Bound to Ethics Code Amidst Leak Allegation

Conservative justice Samuel Alito allegedly leaked a landmark Supreme Court decision to an activist in 2014.Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) speaks during a rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in response to the leaked Supreme Court draft decision to overturn Roe v. Wade May 3, 2022 in Washington, D.C.Alex Wong / Getty Images Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) has called for the implementation of stricter ethics rules governing Supreme Court justices after explosive testimony from a former conservative activist revealed that certain right-wing justices had maintained close relationships with conservative evangelical groups over the course of decades.

Senate Takes Crucial Step Toward Codifying Marriage Equality

A law that would codify federal protections for same-sex marriages cleared a procedural hurdle in the U.S Senate on Wednesday, overcoming the 60-vote filibuster threshold and setting the stage for approval.Senators voted 62-37 in favor of ending debate on the Respect for Marriage Act and advancing it to the floor for an up-or-down vote.
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Quincy City Council president plans to run against Elizabeth Warren

City Councilor Ian Cain is planning to formally announce his candidacy for Senate against Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Ian Cain, a 41-year-old Quincy City Councilor and co-founder of a nonprofit blockchain incubator, is making a political debut as a potential Senate candidate.

Good Riddance to Mitch McConnell, an Enemy of Democracy

Mitch McConnell prevented Elizabeth Warren from reading Coretta Scott King's letter in Senate.
Elizabeth Warren persists despite McConnell's attempt to silence her.
#bitcoin

What the Warren/Satoshi Flag Moment Means

Anonymous Bitcoiner pranked Sen. Elizabeth Warren by getting her to sign a document commemorating Satoshi Nakamoto.
The prank highlighted the irony of Warren, who has been outspoken against Bitcoin, unknowingly honoring the creator of Bitcoin.

Did Elizabeth Warren Just Endorse Bitcoin? Not So Fast

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has not had a change of heart on Bitcoin, despite appearing to sign off on an official order honoring Satoshi Nakamoto.
The flag request for Satoshi Nakamoto appears to be a clever stunt pulled off by Bitcoin supporters, as anyone can fill out a form on Warren's website to have a flag flown over the Capitol.

Elizabeth Warren Pivots on Bitcoin, Honors Nakamoto With Flag Over Capitol

Elizabeth Warren has praised the work of Bitcoin's anonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, and submitted a request to commemorate Nakamoto's accomplishment.
Warren's embrace of Bitcoin aligns with her rhetoric about fighting for the financially underserved and championing economic freedoms.

What the Warren/Satoshi Flag Moment Means

Anonymous Bitcoiner pranked Sen. Elizabeth Warren by getting her to sign a document commemorating Satoshi Nakamoto.
The prank highlighted the irony of Warren, who has been outspoken against Bitcoin, unknowingly honoring the creator of Bitcoin.

Did Elizabeth Warren Just Endorse Bitcoin? Not So Fast

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has not had a change of heart on Bitcoin, despite appearing to sign off on an official order honoring Satoshi Nakamoto.
The flag request for Satoshi Nakamoto appears to be a clever stunt pulled off by Bitcoin supporters, as anyone can fill out a form on Warren's website to have a flag flown over the Capitol.

Elizabeth Warren Pivots on Bitcoin, Honors Nakamoto With Flag Over Capitol

Elizabeth Warren has praised the work of Bitcoin's anonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, and submitted a request to commemorate Nakamoto's accomplishment.
Warren's embrace of Bitcoin aligns with her rhetoric about fighting for the financially underserved and championing economic freedoms.
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Crypto attorney weighs challenging Warren

The cryptocurrency industry is ramping up efforts to influence the 2024 elections.
A pro-crypto Republican is running to challenge Senate Banking Chair Sherrod Brown in Ohio.
#bernie-sanders

The Rebels review: AOC, Bernie, Warren and the fight against Trump

Joshua Green's new book, The Rebels, focuses on three notable figures of the Democratic left: Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Warren's critiques of the mortgage meltdown and her stance against Wall Street provided intellectual heft for the populist left.

US lawmakers introduce bill to prevent AI-controlled nuclear launches | Engadget

'Wargames' (1983) MGM / UA Entertainment Company
Bipartisan US lawmakers from both chambers of Congress introduced legislation this week that would formally prohibit AI from launching nuclear weapons.Although Department of Defense policy already states that a human must be "in the loop" for such critical decisions, the new bill - the Block Nuclear Launch by Autonomous Artificial Intelligence Act - would codify that policy, preventing the use of federal funds for an automated nuclear launch without "meaningful human control."

Nearly 8 in 10 Voters Support Sanders Bill to Raise Minimum Teacher Pay to $60k

New polling finds that majorities of voters across the political spectrum support the idea.Denver teachers, students and community members picket outside South High School on February 11, 2019, in Denver, Colorado.Michael Ciaglo / Getty Images New polling finds that a proposal by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) to set a minimum salary for teachers and raise the wages of over a million teachers nationwide is overwhelmingly popular among voters.

Kroger Has Allegedly Been Stealing Paychecks, and Warren and Sanders Are Seeking Answers

Workers have filed four lawsuits against Kroger for alleged wage theft in recent months.Sen. Bernie Sanders, right, listens as Sen. Elizabeth Warren speaks at the Ministers' Breakfast hosted by National Action Network and Rev. Al Sharpton on February 26, 2020, in North Charleston, South Carolina.Win McNamee / Getty Images Senators Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) are demanding that Kroger, the U.S.'s largest supermarket brand, address reports of and lawsuits over " systemic and widespread errors " in the company's payroll system that labor advocates say have opened the door for the company to commit wage theft.

Warren, Sanders: Merck's Hunt to Extend Cancer Drug Patent May Be Patent Abuse

Merck has submitted new patents that could allow the company to maintain its monopoly on the drug until at least 2036.Jonathan Brady / PA Images / Kena Betancur / Getty Images / Truthout Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) have raised concerns that pharmaceutical giant Merck's request to extend the patent for a top cancer drug could represent another move from Big Pharma to abuse the patent system and maintain a monopoly on a life-saving drug.

Bernie Sanders Introduces Bill to Raise Minimum Teacher Pay to $60,000

The bill would raise the salaries of 43 percent of public school teachers.Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks at a press conference at the U.S. Capitol Building on March 1, 2023, in Washington, D.C. Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) introduced a bill on Thursday that takes a crack at ending a crisis that has long plagued the U.S. education system: extremely low teacher pay.

The Rebels review: AOC, Bernie, Warren and the fight against Trump

Joshua Green's new book, The Rebels, focuses on three notable figures of the Democratic left: Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Warren's critiques of the mortgage meltdown and her stance against Wall Street provided intellectual heft for the populist left.

US lawmakers introduce bill to prevent AI-controlled nuclear launches | Engadget

'Wargames' (1983) MGM / UA Entertainment Company
Bipartisan US lawmakers from both chambers of Congress introduced legislation this week that would formally prohibit AI from launching nuclear weapons.Although Department of Defense policy already states that a human must be "in the loop" for such critical decisions, the new bill - the Block Nuclear Launch by Autonomous Artificial Intelligence Act - would codify that policy, preventing the use of federal funds for an automated nuclear launch without "meaningful human control."

Nearly 8 in 10 Voters Support Sanders Bill to Raise Minimum Teacher Pay to $60k

New polling finds that majorities of voters across the political spectrum support the idea.Denver teachers, students and community members picket outside South High School on February 11, 2019, in Denver, Colorado.Michael Ciaglo / Getty Images New polling finds that a proposal by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) to set a minimum salary for teachers and raise the wages of over a million teachers nationwide is overwhelmingly popular among voters.

Kroger Has Allegedly Been Stealing Paychecks, and Warren and Sanders Are Seeking Answers

Workers have filed four lawsuits against Kroger for alleged wage theft in recent months.Sen. Bernie Sanders, right, listens as Sen. Elizabeth Warren speaks at the Ministers' Breakfast hosted by National Action Network and Rev. Al Sharpton on February 26, 2020, in North Charleston, South Carolina.Win McNamee / Getty Images Senators Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) are demanding that Kroger, the U.S.'s largest supermarket brand, address reports of and lawsuits over " systemic and widespread errors " in the company's payroll system that labor advocates say have opened the door for the company to commit wage theft.

Warren, Sanders: Merck's Hunt to Extend Cancer Drug Patent May Be Patent Abuse

Merck has submitted new patents that could allow the company to maintain its monopoly on the drug until at least 2036.Jonathan Brady / PA Images / Kena Betancur / Getty Images / Truthout Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) have raised concerns that pharmaceutical giant Merck's request to extend the patent for a top cancer drug could represent another move from Big Pharma to abuse the patent system and maintain a monopoly on a life-saving drug.

Bernie Sanders Introduces Bill to Raise Minimum Teacher Pay to $60,000

The bill would raise the salaries of 43 percent of public school teachers.Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks at a press conference at the U.S. Capitol Building on March 1, 2023, in Washington, D.C. Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) introduced a bill on Thursday that takes a crack at ending a crisis that has long plagued the U.S. education system: extremely low teacher pay.
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#Elizabeth Warren

JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon and Sen. Elizabeth Warren Team Up to Bash Crypto

Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, continues to express his disdain for cryptocurrencies despite his bank's use of blockchain technology.
Senator Elizabeth Warren is calling for more regulations on the crypto industry, citing concerns about illicit transactions.

Opinion | Elizabeth Warren Has an ObamaCare Epiphany

Elizabeth Warren acknowledges that ObamaCare has increased healthcare prices and industry consolidation.
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Mike Braun complain that health insurers are dodging ObamaCare's medical loss ratio, resulting in higher costs for patients.

JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon and Sen. Elizabeth Warren Team Up to Bash Crypto

Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, continues to express his disdain for cryptocurrencies despite his bank's use of blockchain technology.
Senator Elizabeth Warren is calling for more regulations on the crypto industry, citing concerns about illicit transactions.

Opinion | Elizabeth Warren Has an ObamaCare Epiphany

Elizabeth Warren acknowledges that ObamaCare has increased healthcare prices and industry consolidation.
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Mike Braun complain that health insurers are dodging ObamaCare's medical loss ratio, resulting in higher costs for patients.
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Even Trump's Lawyers Read Above The Law - See Also

Trump's lawyers are upset with Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren.
Florida is seeking to avoid paying high lawyer fees.
A firm reprimands lawyers for not checking their emails while on leave.

Crypto Industry Is 'Absolutely' at War Against Gensler, Warren, Blockchain Association CEO Smith Says

AUSTIN, Texas - The crypto industry is "absolutely at war" against policy and lawmakers in the U.S., particularly against Securities and Exchange (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.),Blockchain Association CEO Kristin Smith said during a panel Friday at Consensus 2023.
#years

Warren Report Reveals Hundreds of Former Pentagon Officials Now Work for Defense Contractors

In 2021, there were at least 672 former government officials working for top defense contractors like Lockheed Martin.Sen. Elizabeth Warren is pictured during a Senate Finance Committee hearing in Dirksen Building on April 19, 2023.Tom Williams / CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images Hundreds of former government officials, including former Pentagon officials, have been funneled through the infamous public-to-private revolving door to take their insider government knowledge to lobby for top defense contractors, a new report from the office of Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) reveals.

Utah Senator Mike Lee Introduces (Yet Another) Antitrust Bill Targeting Ad Tech | AdExchanger

Say hello to the US government's latest attempt to force antitrust regulations on the digital advertising industry.It might sound familiar.This week, Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) is reintroducing an antitrust bill called the Advertising Middlemen Endangering Rigorous Internet Competition Accountability Act, or AMERICA Act for short.

You Called for My Firing': Kellyanne Conway Confronts Juan Williams on Fox News

Fox News contributor Kellyanne Conway confronted fellow network colleague Juan Williams on Thursday over his part remarks about her time serving in the Trump administration.The two clashed on Thursday's installment of The Story during a discussion about the Biden family's business dealings.The House Oversight Committee released a memo earlier in the day that cited financial records showing relatives of President Joe Biden received $1.3 million between 2015 and 2017 from an associate with ties to China.

Good Afternoon, News: Progressive Candidate School, Homeless Sweeps Don't Work, and More Earthquakes in Turkey

The Mercury provides news and fun every single day-but your help is essential.If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us.Thanks for your support!Good afternoon, Portland!I hope you're celebrating President's Day appropriately (whatever that may look like... what does it look like?), and ready to tuck into some NEWS.

It's Time for the Wealthy to Pay Their Fair Share Into Social Security

When Congress put a cap on Social Security contributions in 1983, they didn't anticipate 40 years of rising inequality.Dennis Dunne and Aileen Kirshoff attend a rally against cuts to social security on February 23, 2023 in Huntington, New York.Sean Zanni / Getty Images for MoveOn Is your salary less than $160,200?

BetterHelp shared customer data while promising it was private, says FTC

Online counseling company BetterHelp has agreed to pay $7.8 million to settle charges from the Federal Trade Commission that it improperly shared customers' sensitive data with companies like Facebook and Snapchat, even after promising to keep it private.The proposed order, announced by the FTC on Thursday, would ban the same behavior in the future and require BetterHelp to make some changes to how it handles customer data.

Warren Report Reveals Hundreds of Former Pentagon Officials Now Work for Defense Contractors

In 2021, there were at least 672 former government officials working for top defense contractors like Lockheed Martin.Sen. Elizabeth Warren is pictured during a Senate Finance Committee hearing in Dirksen Building on April 19, 2023.Tom Williams / CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images Hundreds of former government officials, including former Pentagon officials, have been funneled through the infamous public-to-private revolving door to take their insider government knowledge to lobby for top defense contractors, a new report from the office of Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) reveals.

Utah Senator Mike Lee Introduces (Yet Another) Antitrust Bill Targeting Ad Tech | AdExchanger

Say hello to the US government's latest attempt to force antitrust regulations on the digital advertising industry.It might sound familiar.This week, Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) is reintroducing an antitrust bill called the Advertising Middlemen Endangering Rigorous Internet Competition Accountability Act, or AMERICA Act for short.

You Called for My Firing': Kellyanne Conway Confronts Juan Williams on Fox News

Fox News contributor Kellyanne Conway confronted fellow network colleague Juan Williams on Thursday over his part remarks about her time serving in the Trump administration.The two clashed on Thursday's installment of The Story during a discussion about the Biden family's business dealings.The House Oversight Committee released a memo earlier in the day that cited financial records showing relatives of President Joe Biden received $1.3 million between 2015 and 2017 from an associate with ties to China.

Good Afternoon, News: Progressive Candidate School, Homeless Sweeps Don't Work, and More Earthquakes in Turkey

The Mercury provides news and fun every single day-but your help is essential.If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us.Thanks for your support!Good afternoon, Portland!I hope you're celebrating President's Day appropriately (whatever that may look like... what does it look like?), and ready to tuck into some NEWS.

It's Time for the Wealthy to Pay Their Fair Share Into Social Security

When Congress put a cap on Social Security contributions in 1983, they didn't anticipate 40 years of rising inequality.Dennis Dunne and Aileen Kirshoff attend a rally against cuts to social security on February 23, 2023 in Huntington, New York.Sean Zanni / Getty Images for MoveOn Is your salary less than $160,200?

BetterHelp shared customer data while promising it was private, says FTC

Online counseling company BetterHelp has agreed to pay $7.8 million to settle charges from the Federal Trade Commission that it improperly shared customers' sensitive data with companies like Facebook and Snapchat, even after promising to keep it private.The proposed order, announced by the FTC on Thursday, would ban the same behavior in the future and require BetterHelp to make some changes to how it handles customer data.
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#politicians

High egg prices send profits at largest US producer soaring more than 700%

Cal-Maine Foods, the largest egg producer in the United States, reported revenue doubled and profit surged 718% last quarter because of sharply higher egg prices.The company, which controls about 20% of the US egg market according to Reuters, said its average selling price for a dozen eggs in the quarter ending February 25 was $3.30, more than double the average of $1.61 a year earlier.

Senators reintroduce bill to protect personal data online | Engadget

Al Drago/Pool via REUTERS
Senators aren't giving up on a bill to safeguard your online data.Hawaii's Brian Schatz and 18 other senators have reintroduced the 2018-era Data Care Act to set higher standards for sensitive info.Companies will need to "reasonably secure" identifying data, including prompt customer notifications for breaches.

Warren: Musk Is Using Tesla to Prop Up Twitter's Debts and Failures

Musk has racked up potential labor concerns and conflicts of interest in his Twitter dealings, Warren wrote.Sen. Elizabeth Warren asks questions during a hearing on May 10, 2022 in Washington, D.C.Tom Williams-Pool / Getty Images Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) is raising alarm that Elon Musk is shirking legal responsibilities, misappropriating resources and ignoring potential conflicts of interest in his ownership of Twitter, saying in a new letter to Tesla's board chair that Musk is treating the social media website as a "private plaything."

High egg prices send profits at largest US producer soaring more than 700%

Cal-Maine Foods, the largest egg producer in the United States, reported revenue doubled and profit surged 718% last quarter because of sharply higher egg prices.The company, which controls about 20% of the US egg market according to Reuters, said its average selling price for a dozen eggs in the quarter ending February 25 was $3.30, more than double the average of $1.61 a year earlier.

Senators reintroduce bill to protect personal data online | Engadget

Al Drago/Pool via REUTERS
Senators aren't giving up on a bill to safeguard your online data.Hawaii's Brian Schatz and 18 other senators have reintroduced the 2018-era Data Care Act to set higher standards for sensitive info.Companies will need to "reasonably secure" identifying data, including prompt customer notifications for breaches.

Warren: Musk Is Using Tesla to Prop Up Twitter's Debts and Failures

Musk has racked up potential labor concerns and conflicts of interest in his Twitter dealings, Warren wrote.Sen. Elizabeth Warren asks questions during a hearing on May 10, 2022 in Washington, D.C.Tom Williams-Pool / Getty Images Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) is raising alarm that Elon Musk is shirking legal responsibilities, misappropriating resources and ignoring potential conflicts of interest in his ownership of Twitter, saying in a new letter to Tesla's board chair that Musk is treating the social media website as a "private plaything."
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Pentagon Leaders Admit Defense Funding "Wish Lists" Are a Bad Practice

Defense officials have been required to submit a budgetary "wish list" every year since 2017.Sen. Elizabeth Warren speaks with reporters on her way to a closed-door lunch meeting with Senate Democrats at the U.S. Capitol on March 22, 2023, in Washington, D.C.Drew Angerer / Getty Images As the U.S. defense budget continues to soar to record heights, even the Pentagon is coming out against the requirement that defense officials submit mandatory funding "wish lists" each year, a practice that tacks on tens of billions of dollars to already sky-high budget requests.

This is why SVB imploded, says top Fed official

Silicon Valley Bank imploded due to mismanagement and a sudden panic among depositors, a top Federal Reserve official plans to tell lawmakers at a hearing on Tuesday.In prepared testimony released on Monday, Michael Barr, the Fed's vice chair for supervision, details how SVB leadership failed to effectively manage interest rate and liquidity risk.

Senate Banking Committee Member Dismisses Calls for Regulations, Bankers Applaud

The American Bankers Association welcomed the Republican's defense of a 2018 law that weakened regulations.Montana Republican Sen. Steve Daines, a member of the Senate Banking Committee and a major recipient of securities industry donations, speaks on July 24, 2021, in Emigrant, Montana.William Campbell / Getty Images Republican Sen. Steve Daines of Montana garnered applause from a room full of bankers on Tuesday after he dismissed calls for tougher regulations following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.

Haley takes aim at fellow Republicans over government spending in speech to major GOP donors

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley in an address before key GOP donors Saturday took aim at her own political party for enabling what she describes as excessive government spending, according to a copy of her speech obtained by CNN.At a private retreat in Palm Beach, Florida, hosted by the conservative anti-tax group Club for Growth, Haley was expected to take a shot at former President Donald Trump, who was not invited to the event and was instead to headline the Conservative Political Action Conference outside Washington, DC, on Saturday.

Pentagon Leaders Admit Defense Funding "Wish Lists" Are a Bad Practice

Defense officials have been required to submit a budgetary "wish list" every year since 2017.Sen. Elizabeth Warren speaks with reporters on her way to a closed-door lunch meeting with Senate Democrats at the U.S. Capitol on March 22, 2023, in Washington, D.C.Drew Angerer / Getty Images As the U.S. defense budget continues to soar to record heights, even the Pentagon is coming out against the requirement that defense officials submit mandatory funding "wish lists" each year, a practice that tacks on tens of billions of dollars to already sky-high budget requests.

This is why SVB imploded, says top Fed official

Silicon Valley Bank imploded due to mismanagement and a sudden panic among depositors, a top Federal Reserve official plans to tell lawmakers at a hearing on Tuesday.In prepared testimony released on Monday, Michael Barr, the Fed's vice chair for supervision, details how SVB leadership failed to effectively manage interest rate and liquidity risk.

Senate Banking Committee Member Dismisses Calls for Regulations, Bankers Applaud

The American Bankers Association welcomed the Republican's defense of a 2018 law that weakened regulations.Montana Republican Sen. Steve Daines, a member of the Senate Banking Committee and a major recipient of securities industry donations, speaks on July 24, 2021, in Emigrant, Montana.William Campbell / Getty Images Republican Sen. Steve Daines of Montana garnered applause from a room full of bankers on Tuesday after he dismissed calls for tougher regulations following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.

Haley takes aim at fellow Republicans over government spending in speech to major GOP donors

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley in an address before key GOP donors Saturday took aim at her own political party for enabling what she describes as excessive government spending, according to a copy of her speech obtained by CNN.At a private retreat in Palm Beach, Florida, hosted by the conservative anti-tax group Club for Growth, Haley was expected to take a shot at former President Donald Trump, who was not invited to the event and was instead to headline the Conservative Political Action Conference outside Washington, DC, on Saturday.
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Warren issues statement after her comments on Harris

A local Boston radio interview with Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) infuriated many in Vice President Kamala Harris' circle.To them, it's the latest snub of the vice president by a fellow Democrat.CNN senior reporter Edward-Isaac Dovere has more.
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Sanders Slams Starbucks CEO for Refusing to Testify at Hearing on Union Busting

The senator suggested that he may subpoena CEO Howard Schultz to force him to testify.Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz pauses as he talks to reporters at a news conference after speaking at Purdue University's Fowler Hall on February 7, 2019, in West Lafayette, Indiana.Joshua Lott / Getty Images Starbucks CEO and notorious union buster Howard Schultz is facing criticism after he turned down Sen. Bernie Sanders's (I-Vermont) request that he appear before Congress in a hearing next month.

Warren Demands Answers on Soaring Egg Prices as Top Producers' Profits Skyrocket

Egg prices have climbed 150 percent over the last year while the top egg producer has raked in record profits.A customer shops for eggs at a Sprouts Farmers Market on February 8, 2023, in Austin, Texas.Brandon Bell / Getty Images Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) is demanding answers from the U.S.'s top egg producers as egg prices have soared in recent months, raising questions about whether the industry is participating in anti-competitive behaviors and price gouging.

Warren Urges Regulators to Stop Railroad Merger in Wake of East Palestine Crash

The proposed $27 billion merger between two Class I railroads could contribute to unsafe railroading, she says.Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) is seen in the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, March 2, 2023.Tom Williams / CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images As scrutiny of the railroad industry increases in the wake of a disastrous crash in Ohio last month, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) is advocating against a proposed merger between two large rail companies that she says would only compound problems within the industry.

Musk Pledged $6B to Solve World Hunger But Gave It to His Own Foundation Instead

Instead of giving the money to charity, Musk likely "donated" the money for tax-dodging purposes.Elon Musk poses as he arrives on the red carpet for the Axel Springer Awards ceremony in Berlin, Germany, on December 1, 2020.Britta Pedersen / POOL / AFP via Getty Images Recently uncovered financial documents reveal that last year, as Elon Musk was taunting the United Nations over his choice to withhold $6 billion that he said he would donate to solve world hunger, the right-wing billionaire gave the money to a different source: his own foundation.

Democratic Lawmakers Call for Investigation of Elon Musk's Twitter

WASHINGTON  Seven Democratic senators called for the Federal Trade Commission on Thursday to investigate whether Twitter had violated a privacy agreement with the agency since Elon Musk took over the company.In a letter to Lina Khan, the chair of the F.T.C., the lawmakers said they were worried that Mr. Musk's reported changes to internal reviews and data security practices further put consumers at risk and that Twitter had broken the terms of a 2011 legal settlement with the regulator.

Summer Lee, Others Score Decisive Wins in Triumphant Night for Progressives

Election night was a triumph for a handful of progressive U.S. House candidates across the country who clinched decisive victories despite, in some cases, fierce anti-progressive campaigns waged against them.Pennsylvania's Summer Lee, Florida's Maxwell Frost, Illinois's Delia Ramirez, Texas's Greg Casar and Vermont's Becca Balint are either vastly ahead of their opponents as of Wednesday morning or have decisively won their races with wide margins.

Sanders Slams Starbucks CEO for Refusing to Testify at Hearing on Union Busting

The senator suggested that he may subpoena CEO Howard Schultz to force him to testify.Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz pauses as he talks to reporters at a news conference after speaking at Purdue University's Fowler Hall on February 7, 2019, in West Lafayette, Indiana.Joshua Lott / Getty Images Starbucks CEO and notorious union buster Howard Schultz is facing criticism after he turned down Sen. Bernie Sanders's (I-Vermont) request that he appear before Congress in a hearing next month.

Warren Demands Answers on Soaring Egg Prices as Top Producers' Profits Skyrocket

Egg prices have climbed 150 percent over the last year while the top egg producer has raked in record profits.A customer shops for eggs at a Sprouts Farmers Market on February 8, 2023, in Austin, Texas.Brandon Bell / Getty Images Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) is demanding answers from the U.S.'s top egg producers as egg prices have soared in recent months, raising questions about whether the industry is participating in anti-competitive behaviors and price gouging.

Warren Urges Regulators to Stop Railroad Merger in Wake of East Palestine Crash

The proposed $27 billion merger between two Class I railroads could contribute to unsafe railroading, she says.Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) is seen in the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, March 2, 2023.Tom Williams / CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images As scrutiny of the railroad industry increases in the wake of a disastrous crash in Ohio last month, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) is advocating against a proposed merger between two large rail companies that she says would only compound problems within the industry.

Musk Pledged $6B to Solve World Hunger But Gave It to His Own Foundation Instead

Instead of giving the money to charity, Musk likely "donated" the money for tax-dodging purposes.Elon Musk poses as he arrives on the red carpet for the Axel Springer Awards ceremony in Berlin, Germany, on December 1, 2020.Britta Pedersen / POOL / AFP via Getty Images Recently uncovered financial documents reveal that last year, as Elon Musk was taunting the United Nations over his choice to withhold $6 billion that he said he would donate to solve world hunger, the right-wing billionaire gave the money to a different source: his own foundation.

Democratic Lawmakers Call for Investigation of Elon Musk's Twitter

WASHINGTON  Seven Democratic senators called for the Federal Trade Commission on Thursday to investigate whether Twitter had violated a privacy agreement with the agency since Elon Musk took over the company.In a letter to Lina Khan, the chair of the F.T.C., the lawmakers said they were worried that Mr. Musk's reported changes to internal reviews and data security practices further put consumers at risk and that Twitter had broken the terms of a 2011 legal settlement with the regulator.

Summer Lee, Others Score Decisive Wins in Triumphant Night for Progressives

Election night was a triumph for a handful of progressive U.S. House candidates across the country who clinched decisive victories despite, in some cases, fierce anti-progressive campaigns waged against them.Pennsylvania's Summer Lee, Florida's Maxwell Frost, Illinois's Delia Ramirez, Texas's Greg Casar and Vermont's Becca Balint are either vastly ahead of their opponents as of Wednesday morning or have decisively won their races with wide margins.
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Fact check: A deepfake video falsely depicted Elizabeth Warren speaking about Republicans

Politics An altered video circulated on social media put words in the Massachusetts senator's mouth.U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren did not say Republicans should be restricted from voting in the 2024 presidential election, despite what a recent deepfake video making the rounds on social media appears to show.

Bank of America says the problem with Zelle transactions is resolved

Bank of America customers reported major issues with their accounts and Zelle on Wednesday.Matt Rourke/AP Irate customers turned to social media Wednesday to report serious issues with their Bank of America and Zelle accounts.Some users said money was missing from their accounts, with no clear explanation from either company as to why.

Austin AFL-CIO Council Urges Biden to End Medicare Privatization Scheme

The labor council of the Austin, Texas AFL-CIO has passed a resolution urging the Biden administration to terminate a Medicare privatization scheme that is quietly moving ahead despite vocal opposition from doctors, seniors, and progressive lawmakers.The pilot program, which inserts private middlemen between patients and healthcare providers, was unveiled with little notice during the final months of the Trump administration despite internal concernsabout its legality.

Fact check: A deepfake video falsely depicted Elizabeth Warren speaking about Republicans

Politics An altered video circulated on social media put words in the Massachusetts senator's mouth.U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren did not say Republicans should be restricted from voting in the 2024 presidential election, despite what a recent deepfake video making the rounds on social media appears to show.

Bank of America says the problem with Zelle transactions is resolved

Bank of America customers reported major issues with their accounts and Zelle on Wednesday.Matt Rourke/AP Irate customers turned to social media Wednesday to report serious issues with their Bank of America and Zelle accounts.Some users said money was missing from their accounts, with no clear explanation from either company as to why.

Austin AFL-CIO Council Urges Biden to End Medicare Privatization Scheme

The labor council of the Austin, Texas AFL-CIO has passed a resolution urging the Biden administration to terminate a Medicare privatization scheme that is quietly moving ahead despite vocal opposition from doctors, seniors, and progressive lawmakers.The pilot program, which inserts private middlemen between patients and healthcare providers, was unveiled with little notice during the final months of the Trump administration despite internal concernsabout its legality.
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Commodity Speculators Reap Record-Shattering Profits Amid Global Hunger Crisis

The industry not only benefits from extreme market volatility - it's contributing to major price swings, experts say.A Yemeni baby, suffering from malnutrition, receives treatment with limited resources in the Department of Combating Malnutrition at Sabeen Hospital in Sanaa, Yemen, on March 1, 2023.
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BK NAACP President and Politics Podcaster Nominated For Image Award

The NAACP will host its 54th Image Awards in Pasadena, California.Each year, the organization recognizes the contributions of people of color to the arts, politics, their communities, education, and more.The annual event is a convening of the brightest and most talented movers and shakers in various industries.

'A new green era': Green Line Extension's Medford branch opens to fanfare

Local "This is a great day for the MBTA, and it's a great day for our riders in this community."Drawing a crowd to rival this month's royal visit, the Green Line Extension's new branch debuted Monday, with transit enthusiasts out in force as the first trolley rumbled into Medford shortly before 5 a.m.

'Woo-hoo': How Mass. politicians reacted to Raphael Warnock's win

Politics "That's how it's done, Georgia," Rep. Ayanna Pressley tweeted.Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock won the runoff election for Georgia's second Senate seat Tuesday night, and local Democrats are celebrating the win.The new 51-49 Senate majority will make it easier for Democrats to get bills passed and fend off bills they oppose that come from the newly Republican-controlled House of Representatives.

Fiscal winter is coming: Lawmakers' 5 chilly hills to climb

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, who could face a tricky path to the speakership next year if Republicans eke out a majority, will be working with slim margins and a group of conservative bomb-throwers who could wield a tremendous amount of leverage.Meanwhile, in the Senate, both parties will be forced to tackle those huge fiscal problems together, since Democrats are far from a filibuster-proof majority.

BK NAACP President and Politics Podcaster Nominated For Image Award

The NAACP will host its 54th Image Awards in Pasadena, California.Each year, the organization recognizes the contributions of people of color to the arts, politics, their communities, education, and more.The annual event is a convening of the brightest and most talented movers and shakers in various industries.

'A new green era': Green Line Extension's Medford branch opens to fanfare

Local "This is a great day for the MBTA, and it's a great day for our riders in this community."Drawing a crowd to rival this month's royal visit, the Green Line Extension's new branch debuted Monday, with transit enthusiasts out in force as the first trolley rumbled into Medford shortly before 5 a.m.

'Woo-hoo': How Mass. politicians reacted to Raphael Warnock's win

Politics "That's how it's done, Georgia," Rep. Ayanna Pressley tweeted.Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock won the runoff election for Georgia's second Senate seat Tuesday night, and local Democrats are celebrating the win.The new 51-49 Senate majority will make it easier for Democrats to get bills passed and fend off bills they oppose that come from the newly Republican-controlled House of Representatives.

Fiscal winter is coming: Lawmakers' 5 chilly hills to climb

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, who could face a tricky path to the speakership next year if Republicans eke out a majority, will be working with slim margins and a group of conservative bomb-throwers who could wield a tremendous amount of leverage.Meanwhile, in the Senate, both parties will be forced to tackle those huge fiscal problems together, since Democrats are far from a filibuster-proof majority.
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Elon Musk looking for a Twitter CEO 'foolish enough to take the job' | CBC News

Elon Musk is shown speaking at an event in Stavanger, Norway, on Aug. 29.Since taking over Twitter, Musk's run as CEO has been marked by quickly issued rules and policies that have often been withdrawn or changed soon after being made public.(Carina Johansen/NTB Scanpix/The Associated Press) Elon Musk said late Tuesday that he plans on remaining as Twitter's CEO until he can find someone willing to replace him in the job.

Biden's Brush With Royalty Caps a Glamorous Week for Scranton Joe'

WASHINGTON  President Biden met Prince William of Wales, the future king of Britain, for a gaze over the Boston harbor on Friday, capping an unusually glamorous week for a president who takes pride in the humble moniker of Scranton Joe.What a spectacular setting, William told Mr. Biden as he arrived at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston, where some locals bristled at the royals' three day tour.
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