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Warren Uses National Press Club Speech to Push Populist Course for Democrats

She says winning back voters requires a costs-first agenda that challenges wealthy influence.

Senator Elizabeth Warren holds a discussion at the National Press Building on January 12, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren used an appearance at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., to lay our her vision for the future of the Democratic Party.
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Overview

  • In Washington, Warren warned the party is "doomed to fail" if it prioritizes avoiding offense to big donors over delivering for working people.
  • She urged Democrats to "read the room" and run on concrete plans to lower costs while holding President Donald Trump accountable on affordability.
  • Warren criticized a "nibble-around-the-edges" approach, singled out the DSCC, and named Reid Hoffman and Kyrsten Sinema as examples of pressures she opposes.
  • She highlighted recent progressive wins such as New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill as evidence that affordability-focused campaigns can succeed.
  • Her push is backed by spending and endorsements, including $400,000 to 23 state parties, more than $1 million raised for candidates in 2025, and an endorsement of Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan in a Senate primary, as reported.