Democratic Party

Waters urges Fed independence, FHFA probe in Trump-Cook fight

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, sent two letters this week that seek investigations into actions by President Donald Trump at the Federal Reserve. One letter was sent to John Allen, the acting inspector general of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), while the other was addressed French […]

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House Democrats push back on crypto legislation with ‘anti-corruption’ efforts

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) and Congressman Stephen Lynch (D-Mass.), announced on Friday that next week will be known as “Anti-Crypto Corruption Week.” During this time, they plan to rally Democrats to push back against Republican efforts to fast-track three pieces of legislation related to cryptocurrency — the “Clarity Act,” the “GENIUS Act” and a bill

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House Democrats call for more action on US housing crisis

As the economic situation for many Americans continues to evolve due in part to the cost of housing, one Democratic member of the House of Representatives used her time on the floor Tuesday to call for more action to address rising housing expenses. Rep. Shontel Brown (D-Ohio) on Tuesday introduced a House Resolution calling for

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