Warren’s new Senate role boosts far-left’s clout

Published February 7, 2021 11:30am ET



Elizabeth Warren is set up better than ever to push President Biden on student loan cancellation, pull her colleagues to take a stance on a wealth tax, and shape left-wing Democratic Party priorities on taxing and spending in the Senate.

After finally working out a power-sharing agreement with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced this week that the Massachusetts senator will join the powerful Senate Finance Committee.

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