Earlier this month, President Biden unveiled a budget plan that proposes to raise more than $4.5 trillion in new taxes over the next decade, largely by targeting corporations.
Elizabeth Warren
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Elizabeth Warren running for 3rd U.S. Senate term in 2024
It’s unclear who might challenge Massachusetts Democrat U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren for the Senate seat.
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Fraud, scam cases increasing on Zelle, Senate report finds
The report also found that the large banks that partly own Zelle have been reluctant to compensate customers who have been victims of fraud or scams.
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Elizabeth Warren urges Lewiston crowd to oust Republicans in ‘life and death’ election
Stumping for Joe Biden on Saturday, the Massachusetts Democrat asked Mainers to hold President Trump and Susan Collins accountable.
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Biden’s veep search zeroes in, includes at least four black women
His campaign is conducting a more extensive review of some prospects.
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Elizabeth Warren’s oldest brother dies of COVID-19
Donald Reed Herring, 86, died in Norman, Oklahoma, about 3 weeks after testing positive for the novel coronavirus.
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Warren ends 2020 presidential bid after Super Tuesday rout
Disappointed in her Super Tuesday finish, the Massachusetts senator dropped out of the Democratic presidential race on Thursday.
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Biden and Sanders in close primary battle as count goes into Wednesday
Turnout was heavy for Maine’s first presidential primary in 20 years, and with 78% of polling places counted, Biden leads Sanders by about 1,350 votes.
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Democratic choices dwindle, but Maine voters’ absentee ballots still count
Seven of the 12 Democrats have dropped out since Maine printed its presidential primary ballot, and anyone who voted by absentee ballot will not get a second shot at voting.
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Commentary: Will there ever be a right time for a woman president? Busting the ‘electability’ fears
Only by being honest with ourselves about how far we have to go will we be able to create a more equitable playing field.