Bernie Sanders
Updates on Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders. The Democratic Socialist has represented the state since 1991, both as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and in the U.S. Senate. In that time he has run unsuccessfully twice for the Democratic nomination for president, first in 2016 (losing to Hillary Clinton) and again in 2020 (losing to Joe Biden). In both primaries, Sanders was credited with having an impressive impact on the party.
Graham Suggests Senators Leave D.C. to Block Reconciliation Bill
The Republican senator said "we may learn something from our Democratic friends in Texas."
Sanders 'Concerned About Inflation,' But Says $3.5Tn Won't Make it Worse
The prominent progressive Vermont senator said the massive budget reconciliation proposal "will pay for itself."
Senate Democrats Announce $3.5 Trillion Budget Agreement
The budget could possibly pass through the upper congressional chamber without needing approval from any of the Senate's 50 Republican members.
Bernie Sanders Bashes 'Unilateral' U.S. Embargo on Cuba
Sanders, a self-professed socialist, is the most-prominent progressive lawmaker to react to the protests in Cuba so far.
Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez Quiet on Cuba as Republicans Back Protesters
Several high-profile Republicans in Congress issued statements in support of Cuba's protesters on Monday.
Trey Gowdy Slams Democrats for 'Dishonest Efforts to Denigrate' Amy Coney B
Bernie Sanders feared Barrett's appointment would imperil the Affordable Care Act, while others on the left feared Barrett's religious affiliations would harm her jurisprudence.
Sanders Calls Jeff Bezos' Wealth 'Morally Obscene' As Amazon CEO Steps Down
Bezos stepped down as CEO of online retail giant Amazon on Monday after 27 years leading the business.
Bernie Sanders Knocks Lack of Climate Provisions in Infrastructure Proposal
"How do you go forward right now in this moment in history and not address the terrible climate crisis that we face and transform our energy system?" the Vermont progressive asked Sunday.
Bernie Sanders Urges Cooperation Over Confrontation With China
The Vermont senator said Washington should cooperate with Beijing on issues such as climate change, pandemics, nuclear proliferation and economic inequality.
Man Released from Prison Reacts to Memes From the Last Five Years
He doesn't know what to make of memes including "Dat Boi" and "This is so sad Alexa play Despacito," and hasn't even heard of "Left Shark" or "Harambe."
Sanders Says Clinton Campaign 'Tolerated' Me As They 'Wanted My Support'
Sanders said Biden has a "very strong sense of loyalty, which I like and respect."
Bernie Sanders: Tipped Min Wage Has Remained at $2.13 an Hour for 30 Years
During that same period, inflation caused the federal tipped minimum wage to lose almost half its value.
Sanders protests new Senate bill that gives money to Jeff Bezos-owned firm
"Two of the wealthiest people in this country, Mr. Elon Musk and Mr. Bezos, [are] deciding that they are going to take control over our space industry," Sanders said in the Senate floor speech.
Bernie Sanders: 'Not a Single Republican Voted' for $1,400 Stimulus Checks
Democrats decided use reconciliation after weeks of negotiations with party moderates and Republican leaders.
Neekolul, 'OK Boomer' TikTok Star, Faces Backlash Over $2m Apartment Tour
Critics have accused the TikTok star of abandoning her "socialist" views.
Could Big Pharma Actually Lose This Fight? It's Biden's Call
Decades after Bernie Sanders first ran bus trips to Canada, President Biden has a bipartisan opportunity to end drugmakers' ability to lock Americans out of lower-priced medicine.
Progressives Urge Biden to Ditch Republicans, Push Infrastructure Forward
The White House has been holding talks on an infrastructure proposal with Republican Senator Shelley Moore Capito.
Bernie Sanders Compares GOP Tactics to China's 'Growing Authoritarianism'
"What hypocrisy," tweeted the progressive independent senator from Vermont on Sunday.
Sanders Says 'Tone Down the Rhetoric' Amid Israeli-Palestine Tensions
"You have Hamas, a terrorist group. You have a right-wing Israeli government and the situation is getting worse," Sanders said Sunday.
Bernie Sanders Calls Out Antisemitism Amid Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
"Please stand united against anyone who promotes hatred of any kind," Sanders tweeted.
AOC Says There's 'No Room For Antisemitism' In Her Pro-Palestine Campaign
"Our critique is of Israel and their human rights abuses. This is not an excuse for anti-semitic hate crimes," Ocasio-Cortez tweeted.
Mideast Conflict Was Tough for Israel, Terrible for Hamas, Great for Biden
With Israel continuing to pummel Hamas, and growing support for Palestinians within his own party, Biden seemed to have no good options. Yet he comes out of the crisis with more freedom to do what he actually wants: Seek a deal with Iran.
Sanders Calls Israeli Government 'Strong Right Wing,' Includes 'Racists'
Sanders said the Israeli government contains "overt racists" who have evolved out of an increasingly right-wing coalition.
These Progressive Democrats Have Spoken Out Against Israel's Actions
Progressive lawmakers have called on the Biden administration to take harsher action against Israel over conflict in Gaza.
Sanders Accuses GOP of Attempting to 'Increase Taxes on Working Families'
Republicans have proposed paying for Biden's infrastructure bill through higher gas taxes and user fees.
Alan Dershowitz Calls Bernie Sanders Anti-Semite For Comments on Israel
"Bernie Sanders, who's Jewish, is a self-hating Jew, a self-hating Jew who is willing to see Israel be defeated militarily by a terrorist group because he's on the hard left," Attorney Alan Dershowitz said Friday.
Biden, Pelosi Isolated on Israel as Democrats Rally Around Palestinians
As Democratic leaders have backed Israel's "right to defend itself," a vocal faction of the party has slammed Israel's treatment of Palestinians.
Rashida Tlaib Accuses Israeli PM Netanyahu of 'War Crimes'
The Democratic congresswoman said violence and oppression of Palestinians has been "enabled and supported" by Israel's prime minister.
Sanders Splits With Pelosi, Schumer Over Tax Deduction in Dem States
The Vermont senator said repealing the cap on the tax deduction would send a "terrible message" to voters.
Sanders Urges Democrats to Pass Infrastructure Bill Without GOP Support
"If Republicans want to come on board, seriously, great. If not, we're going to do it alone," Sanders said.
