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Elizabeth Warren Asks Jeff Bezos If Trump Threatened Retaliation Or Offered 'Favors' After Calling Him 'Very Nice' For Amazon's Reversal On Showing Tariff Fees
Thursday, May 1, 2025 - 6:11am | 511Sen. Elizabeth Warren pressed Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) founder Jeff Bezos on Wednesday over the company's abrupt decision to scrap a feature that would have shown shoppers how much Trump-era tariffs add to prices. What Happened: In a pointed letter, the Massachusetts Democrat asked whether a...
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Trump's Memecoin Dinner Event Sparks Impeachment Call From Democratic Senator, Says POTUS Is Selling Access To Those Who Enrich Him
Saturday, April 26, 2025 - 11:48am | 638Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) called for President Donald Trump’s impeachment on Friday for rewarding investors in his Official Trump (CRYPTO: TRUMP) meme coin with a gala dinner. What Happened: Ossoff, a Democrat from Georgia, voiced his concerns at a town hall, contending that...
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Elizabeth Warren Slams Tim Cook Over Alleged Backdoor Deal With Trump To Shield Apple From Crushing China Tariffs: 'Creates The Appearance Of Impropriety'
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 - 10:20pm | 767On Wednesday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) requested answers from Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) CEO Tim Cook, citing a pattern of "influence-peddling" between the iPhone-maker and the Donald Trump administration over the trade negotiations with China. What Happened: In a letter to Cook that was...
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Fed's Jerome Powell Isn't Budging On Rate Cut Despite Trump's Bashing And Pressure — Here's Why
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 - 4:51am | 594Despite President Donald Trump‘s persistent criticism, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is not rushing to cut interest rates. What Happened: Trump has been outspoken on social media, referring to Powell as “Mr Too Late” and “a major loser” for what he sees as a...
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Trump's Trade And Peace Talks, Musk's DOGE Under Scrutiny, And Market Turmoil Predictions: This Week In Politics
Sunday, April 20, 2025 - 5:01am | 553The past week was filled with significant developments, from President Trump’s stance on China tariffs and Russia-Ukraine peace talks, to House Democrats raising concerns about Elon Musk’s DOGE. Additionally, the IRS saw a leadership change influenced by Musk, and Sen. Elizabeth Warren...
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Warren Foresees Market Turmoil if Trump Dismisses Fed's Powell: If Powell Can Be Fired by Trump, 'It Will Crash Markets'
Friday, April 18, 2025 - 9:50am | 485Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has cautioned about a possible stock market collapse if President Donald Trump decides to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. What Happened: Warren’s remarks were a reaction to Trump’s earlier social media post, in which he expressed his impatience...
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Justin Wolfers Says Simply 'Absurd' That Politicians Are Trading Stocks: 'Time For Congress To Fix Itself'
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 3:20am | 755Australian economist Justin Wolfers came down on Congressional stock trading, calling it “absurd” and a “weird flaw” that needs to be addressed. What Happened: On Wednesday, Wolfers, a professor of economics and public policy at the University of Michigan shared a short...
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Made Large Stock Purchases Ahead Of Trump's 90-Day Tariff Pause: Hakeem Jeffries Calls It 'Problematic'
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 - 4:00am | 947Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) disclosed her significant stock purchases made just before and on the day of President Donald Trump‘s announcement to pause global tariffs. This announcement had a substantial impact on the stock market. What Happened: Based on the information disclosed to...
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US Watchdog To Investigate SEC Overhaul Led By White House, Elon Musk's DOGE: Report
Monday, April 14, 2025 - 8:45am | 563The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is reportedly planning to investigate the changes implemented at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The probe will focus on alterations led by the White House and Elon Musk‘s Department of Government Efficiency. What Happened:...
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Elizabeth Warren Reiterates Congress Can End Trump's 'Red-Light, Green-Light' Tariff Chaos: 'All We Have To Do Is…'
Monday, April 14, 2025 - 3:13am | 802Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has once again called on Congress to act decisively to halt what she describes as economic instability driven by President Donald Trump's erratic tariff policies, outlining a legislative path to rein in his authority. What Happened: Over the weekend, Warren posted...
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Man Arrested For Arson At Pennsylvania Governor's Residence, Josh Shapiro Says, 'This Kind Of Violence Has Become Far Too Common'
Sunday, April 13, 2025 - 9:50pm | 773A man has been apprehended in connection with an arson attack at the residence of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro (D), while the governor and his family were inside. What Happened: A 38-year-old man was arrested in connection with an arson attack on the Pennsylvania governor’s residence...
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Trump's Tariffs Stir Controversy, RFK Jr Asks If Taxpayers Should Fund Unhealthy Habits, And More: This Week In Politics
Sunday, April 13, 2025 - 5:01am | 623As the week winds down, the air is thick with the buzz of political discourse. The hot topic? President Donald Trump’s controversial tariff policies. From the former White House communications director to the former Vice President, key figures have voiced their concerns and predictions. Here...
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Elizabeth Warren Says Congress Has 'Power To Pull Our Economy Back' From The Brink As Don Bacon Moves To Limit Trump's Tariff Power: 'Need A Handful Of Republicans Not To Bend A Knee'
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 - 9:10pm | 603Elizabeth Warren urged Congress to take decisive action to avert an economic downturn. Taking to X on Tuesday, she emphasized the need for bipartisan cooperation to stabilize the economy. What Happened: Warren highlighted the lingering effects of the 2008 financial crisis on families and...
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Elizabeth Warren Slams Trump's Tariff Policy As Markets Tank, Retirement Accounts Suffer And Americans Panic: 'Republicans Just Need To Grow A Spine'
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 - 4:36am | 584Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) called on Republicans to “put the American people over blind loyalty to Donald Trump” on Monday as U.S. markets continue reeling from the president’s sweeping tariff threats. What Happened: “Since Trump announced his worldwide tariffs: markets...
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Trump's SEC Pick Paul Atkins Says His 'Top Priority' Will Be 'Rational' Crypto Regulations, Marking Shift From Gary Gensler's Approach
Friday, March 28, 2025 - 5:32am | 427Paul Atkins, former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) member and President Donald Trump‘s nominee to head the agency, has pledged a new approach towards crypto regulation. What Happened: Atkins’ stance on crypto regulation marks a departure from his predecessor,...