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Sen. Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and Ed Markey introduced legislation aimed at preventing Social Security garnishment for defaulted student-loan borrowers and those with disabilities. The proposed bill would prohibit the Treasury from seizing payments, providing protection against forced collections. This legislative action comes amidst record high student-loan defaults and concerns over debt relief after the elimination of SAVE.

Lawmakers in the 119th Congress are increasingly active on social media, utilizing platforms like X and Instagram to build influence and elevate their profiles. Progressive figures such as Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez boast massive followings across multiple sites. For Republicans, Sen. Ted Cruz leads the pack, while Sen. John Kennedy has gained attention through his clips featuring an exercise machine.

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan won the Minnesota Democratic Senate primary by defeating U.S. Rep. Angie Craig. Meanwhile, Lisa Demuth won the Republican primary for Minnesota governor, and Michele Tafoya won the GOP primary in Minnesota Senate race. Among other results, Amy Klobuchar defeated six others to win the Democratic nomination.

Progressives see the Wisconsin governor primary on Tuesday as a chance for a major victory, which could benefit the movement in 2028. However, national leaders like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have not endorsed front-runner Francesca Hong, raising questions about her electability amid several controversies. Her lack of public support suggests she faces an immense task convincing moderate Democrats against opponents like Tom Tiffany.

The article addresses the political labeling of policies like expanded health coverage or higher taxes, arguing that these measures are not socialist because they do not abolish private property or transfer control to a collective. The piece emphasizes that true socialism and communism fundamentally concern who owns the means of production, while routine modern policy discussions operate within a capitalist framework.

Congressional Democrats are investigating efforts concerning the deportation of U.S. military service members and their families, following an Associated Press report that found over 50 active-duty troops’ spouses and parents detained by immigration authorities. Lawmakers sent a letter to several departments expressing concern that apparent collaboration between DHS and the military imperils military readiness and weakens morale.

Congressional Democrats are investigating efforts by the Trump administration to deport military service members and their families, following an Associated Press report detailing detentions of over 50 active-duty troops' spouses and parents. In a letter sent to several agencies, lawmakers questioned potential coordination between DHS and the Pentagon on these deportation efforts, warning that such actions imperil military readiness and weaken service members’ morale.

The National Guard deployment to Washington, D.C., is expected to cost taxpayers over $1.4 billion in additional funds through 2029. During the confirmation process for Jules Hurst III, Donald Trump's nominee to be the Pentagon’s comptroller, Senator Elizabeth Warren stated that the spending was wasteful and tied it to political stunts. The requested budget for Trump's Make DC Safe and Beautiful mission for the next fiscal year would total $605 million.

The deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. under President Trump is projected to cost taxpayers over $1.4 billion through 2029. The mission, aimed at reducing crime and renovating landmarks, includes $605 million in requested funding for fiscal 2026, with 4,600 troops currently deployed as of August 2026.

The deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. under President Trump is projected to cost taxpayers over $1.4 billion through 2029. The 'Make DC Safe and Beautiful' mission, which includes renovating landmarks and reducing crime, is allocated $605 million in the next fiscal year, with $375 million for payroll and $230 million for operational expenses. Initial deployment began in August 2025 with 800 troops, now exceeding 4,600.

The National Zoo has two new baby bat-eared foxes as part of a species survival plan. Keeping the National Guard in D.C. will cost an additional $1.4 billion. Twenty-five states sued the Trump administration over new tariffs. A National Park Service report warns Trump's proposed arch could disrupt historical sites. ICE collected DNA from 1 million people, including children, last year.

Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) propose abolishing the U.S. Senate, presidency, and Supreme Court, replacing them with a unicameral legislature and expanded House of Representatives. Senate Democrats, including Bernie Sanders, Mark Kelly, and Elizabeth Warren, reject the idea as impractical or undefined.

The National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C., extended until January 2029, is projected to cost $1.4 billion according to a Defense Department estimate. The deployment, initiated by President Donald Trump to address crime, has faced criticism for infringing on local autonomy and militarizing the city. The cost includes an average of 2,500 National Guard members through 2029.

The extension of the National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C., until January 2029 is estimated to cost $1.4 billion, according to a Defense Department estimate provided to Congress. The deployment, initiated by President Donald Trump's emergency order to combat crime, faces criticism from local officials and Democrats like Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who argue it infringes on the city's autonomy and militarizes the streets at public expense.

David Venturella, acting director of ICE, informed Sen. Elizabeth Warren that he has divested his Geo Group stocks and recused himself from detention-related contracts. The letter to Warren did not provide details on ICE's contracting process.

Truth Social, owned by President Donald Trump, sells a $100,000/month API providing Wall Street with expedited access to presidential and government statements that can influence financial markets. This has been criticized as corruption by Senators Adam Schiff and Elizabeth Warren and the Department of Justice, which also seeks to challenge the Presidential Records Act. Trump owns a 41% stake in Truth Social’s parent company.

Senators Elizabeth Warren and Chris Van Hollen accused Republicans in Congress of acting as 'gelatinous blobs' and 'rubber stamps' for ceding authority to Donald Trump regarding his war on Iran. They claimed the Republican-controlled Congress has surrendered its constitutional authority to the president.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged lawmakers to pass the Clarity Act, quoting Satoshi Nakamoto, and criticized Senate Democrats, including Elizabeth Warren, for delaying the legislation. The bill, which aims to establish crypto regulation in the U.S., faces bipartisan debate with some Democrats opposing its current wording.

Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee blocked a Democratic effort to stop the Trump administration's plan to shield President Trump from IRS audits. The 14-13 vote killed an amendment to a tax bill, which passed 26-1 with Sen. Elizabeth Warren opposing it. The plan involves Trump dropping a lawsuit against the IRS in exchange for audit immunity, with negotiations ongoing over clarifying its scope.

Congress passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan bill restricting institutional ownership of single-family homes to address housing affordability. However, analysis by John Burns Research suggests the law may reduce rental supply, increase rents, and hinder new construction, contradicting its intended goals. The bill reflects growing political pressure against 'Wall Street landlords' but faces criticism for potentially worsening the housing crisis.

Senators Elizabeth Warren and Adam Schiff are urging the SEC to investigate Trump Media's paid post feed, which they described as an 'outrageous abuse' of the presidency that could provide Wall Street with an unfair trading advantage.

Warren and Schiff are urging the SEC to investigate Trump Media's paid service that provides faster access to Trump's posts. Trump's posts on Truth Social have caused significant market fluctuations.

The American Bankers Association CEO supports the Crypto Clarity Act but calls for revisions to address stablecoin yield concerns. Lawmakers aim to pass the bill before August recess, facing opposition from critics like Senator Elizabeth Warren. Coinbase withdrew support over stablecoin yield disagreements, while major banks explore blockchain-based products.

Digital Currency Group (DCG) urged the U.S. Senate to pass the Clarity Act, warning that failure to establish clear crypto regulations risks losing competitive ground to jurisdictions like Singapore and the UAE. The bill, which has bipartisan support but faces Democratic criticism, aims to provide regulatory certainty for the industry while addressing concerns from lawmakers and banking officials.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is investigating a Pentagon program that offers high salaries to private sector workers, specifically mentioning Wall Street recruits. She expressed concerns about the program's financial implications.

A new bipartisan federal housing bill includes provisions to limit institutional investors from buying large numbers of single-family homes but is unlikely to significantly impact Massachusetts, where such investments are not a major issue. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law without President Trump’s signature and focuses on financing reforms and zoning incentives, though experts say its effects on Massachusetts’ housing shortage will be modest.

Republicans are urging Democrats to support the Crypto Clarity Act, a bill aimed at establishing clear crypto regulations. The bill faces delays due to concerns over stablecoin yields and ethics, while bipartisan support exists despite criticisms from figures like Elizabeth Warren. A new draft bans officials from promoting crypto, and tensions arise over President Trump's family's crypto business interests.

Grocery stores in Tennessee, including Kroger and Walmart, are using Electronic Shelving Labels (ESLs) that could enable dynamic pricing based on customer data. Lawmakers in Tennessee and New Jersey have introduced measures to ban personalized algorithmic pricing, with New Jersey enacting a law in 2026 to protect shoppers from surveillance pricing.

A rally in Ferndale, Michigan, featured U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed seeking support from former state Sen. Mallory McMorrow's voters. Warren criticized corporate PAC influence in the race to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Gary Peters, while U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen and U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal also attended, endorsing El-Sayed's electability.

Fidelity, a $7 trillion investment firm, supports the new Crypto Clarity Act, urging Senate passage to establish clear regulations for digital assets. The bill, backed by crypto groups and politicians, includes a ban on officials promoting crypto and addresses banking concerns over stablecoins. Fidelity, managing Bitcoin ETFs approved by the SEC in 2024, joins advocacy groups in pushing for legislative clarity despite opposition from Coinbase and banking leaders.

Senate Republicans are advancing the Clarity Act to regulate cryptocurrency and include ethics provisions targeting President Donald Trump’s financial interests. Democrats argue the legislation fails to adequately prevent Trump from profiting off crypto. The bill includes measures like banning officials from creating profit-driven digital currencies and requiring disclosures, though critics claim it does not fully address conflicts of interest.

Senate Republicans are advancing the Clarity Act, a cryptocurrency regulation bill with ethics provisions targeting President Trump's crypto profits, while Democrats argue the measures are insufficient to prevent conflicts of interest. The bill includes restrictions on federal officials creating or endorsing digital currencies for profit and requires disclosures, but Democrats like Elizabeth Warren claim it fails to stop Trump from benefiting publicly from crypto.

Elizabeth Warren is actively campaigning for Senate Democrats in multiple states, endorsing candidates in tight primaries and emphasizing reducing corporate PAC influence. She supports Abdul El-Sayed and Peggy Flanagan in Michigan and Minnesota, respectively, while also backing Ed Markey in Massachusetts and Chris Pappas in New Hampshire. Warren highlights concerns about big money in politics and grassroots campaign challenges.

The National Fraternal Order of Police endorsed the latest draft of the Clarity Act, a crypto market regulation bill, citing provisions to enhance consumer protection and law enforcement capabilities. Other crypto advocacy groups also supported the bill, which includes a ban on officials and their families from issuing or promoting crypto, a measure criticized by some lawmakers.

Congress is debating a provision requiring defense contractors to seek Pentagon approval for stock buybacks and dividends, with bipartisan support from Senators Elizabeth Warren, Josh Hawley, and Mike Lee. Industry groups, including the US Chamber of Commerce, oppose the measure, calling it a federal overreach, while Rep. Chris Deluzio argues it addresses misuse of profits by defense companies.

Senator Elizabeth Warren criticized the Clarity Act draft bill, arguing it would enable criminals, cartels, and President Donald Trump to profit from cryptocurrency. The bill, aimed at regulating digital assets, has faced scrutiny over ethics provisions and potential conflicts of interest with Trump's crypto ventures, including the TRUMP meme coin and World Liberty Financial project.

Democrats criticized Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano for sending an electronic message they claim contains partisan and misleading statements about benefits from Trump's tax and spending cuts law. The law provides temporary tax deductions for seniors, which Democrats argue are misrepresented as tax cuts, while the Social Security program itself was not directly affected by the legislation.

US senator Elizabeth Warren demands urgent answers from Barclays regarding its failure to investigate ties between former CEO Jes Staley and Jeffrey Epstein. Warren questions how Barclays allegedly failed to uncover Staley's decades-long relationship with Epstein, a sex offender.

Elizabeth Warren, a US senator, has requested urgent answers from Barclays regarding their failure to investigate the connection between former CEO Jes Staley and Jeffrey Epstein. Warren's letter to Barclays' chair Nigel Higgins questions how the bank did not uncover the decades-long relationship.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Sen. Dick Durbin reintroduced the Accreditation Reform and Enhanced Accountability Act to hold colleges accountable for unmanageable student debt. The bill requires evaluating repayment outcomes and debt levels relative to earnings, responding to state and federal fraud investigations, and increasing transparency in accreditation decisions.