Maxine Waters targets crypto, prediction markets, private equity - Live Updates

POLITICO · Jasper Goodman, Katherine Hapgood · 2026-11-06 14:11 UTC

The California Democrat laid out a lengthy policy agenda and committee improvements in her bid to lead the House Financial Services panel.

The California Democrat laid out a lengthy policy agenda and committee improvements in her bid to lead the House Financial Services panel.

Rep. Maxine Waters on Friday launched her bid to again lead Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee, vowing to “pursue a bold agenda focused on affordability, accountability, and accessibility,” according to a letter to colleagues obtained by POLITICO.

The 88-year-old California lawmaker, who has led Democrats on the panel since 2013, is facing a challenge for the job from Illinois Rep. Sean Casten, 54, who launched a bid to topple her Thursday. Illinois Rep. Bill Foster, 71, is also considering running, though he is currently leaning against it.

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