Prominent Native American Lawmaker Robbed of Historic Cabinet Post

Biden snubs Warren, taps Haaland to lead Dept. of Interior

Andrew Stiles
December 18, 2020 1:25 PM

In what can only be seen as a snub toward a former primary opponent, President-elect Joe Biden announced his intention to nominate Rep. Deb Haaland (D., N.M.) to lead the Department of the Interior.

Far Left’s ‘Green’ Pentagon Jeopardizes National Security, Republicans Say

Jack Beyrer
November 23, 2020 4:59 AM

The far left's campaign to treat climate change as a national security threat could hamstring President-elect Joe Biden's Pentagon and cause significant threats to military readiness, lawmakers and experts told the Washington Free Beacon.

Dem Student Loan-Cancellation Plan a Bad Call, Experts Say

Proposal would be handout to the rich, have little stimulus effect

Charles Fain Lehman
November 19, 2020 1:30 PM

Democrats are pushing for Joe Biden to make one of his first acts as president the cancellation of trillions of dollars in student debt, a policy that would hand billions to the nation's wealthiest with little benefit to the overall economy, experts say.

Biden’s VP Finalists

David Rutz
August 3, 2020 5:15 PM

As Joe Biden gets closer to announcing his 2020 running mate, the Washington Free Beacon looks back on the career highlights of some of the likely candidates: Kamala Harris, Susan Rice, Karen Bass, and Elizabeth Warren.

Elizabeth Warren Pulls Support for Amy McGrath, Endorses Her Primary Opponent

McGrath losing momentum despite $22 million spent on McConnell challenge

Collin Anderson
June 18, 2020 4:55 PM

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D., Mass.) rescinded her endorsement of Kentucky Democratic Senate candidate Amy McGrath on Thursday, instead backing progressive state legislator Charles Booker.

Continetti: Bipartisan Coalition Emerging Against Social Media Protections

Washington Free Beacon Staff
May 28, 2020 8:39 PM

A bipartisan coalition is forming to repeal Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, Washington Free Beacon founding editor Matthew Continetti said Thursday.

CNBC Reporter: Biden Tax Plan ‘Most Expensive’ in Recent History

Josh Christenson
May 22, 2020 6:30 PM

CNBC reporter Robert Frank said Friday that presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden is putting forward the most burdensome tax plan in years.

Politico Correspondent: Warren Unfairly Attacked Mnuchin to Score Political Points

Graham Piro
May 19, 2020 2:30 PM

Politico chief economic correspondent Ben White said Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D., Mass.) unfairly attacked Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Tuesday by misrepresenting the government's handling of corporate coronavirus loans.

CFPB ‘Whistleblower’ Is Disgruntled Warren Donor

NERD ALERT: Former official's memo blasts Trump appointees for 'general lack of appreciation for staff expertise'

Andrew Stiles
May 13, 2020 7:00 PM

The New York Times recently obtained a "blunt memo" circulated by a departing "career economist" at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) alleging questionable "maneuvers" by Trump-appointed officials. The Times report on the memo does not discuss the apparent ideological motivations of the memo's author.

FLASHBACK: Potential Biden Running Mates Called for Sexual Assault Survivors to Be Heard, Believed

David Rutz
April 28, 2020 3:30 PM

As presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden faces an accusation of sexual assault from his Senate tenure, his potential running mates will have to reckon with their past calls for claimants of misconduct to be believed, respected, and not ignored.