Bernie Sanders
Updates on Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders. The Democratic Socialist first represented the state since 1991, originally as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and then 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.
Squad Votes for SALT Deduction That Sanders Branded Tax Break for the Rich
Sanders said the deduction, which would allow taxpayers to increase tax deductions from $10,000 to $80,000 through 2026 would send a "terrible message."
Patrick Leahy Announces Retirement, Vermont Could Elect First Congresswoman
Patrick Leahy is retiring after eight terms in the U.S. Senate, giving Vermont the chance to fill a Congressional seat for the first time since 2006.
Elon Musk Sells $150+M in Tesla Stock Options, Shares, SEC Documents Show
The sale comes days after Senator Bernie Sanders stated that Musk should "pay his fair share."
Bernie Sanders, Only a Year Younger Than Leahy, Has No Plans to Retire
In 2018, Sanders won re-election to the U.S. Senate, and in 2019, he filed for re-election to the Senate in 2024.
Bernie Sanders Mocked by Elon Musk Saying He Forgets He's Still Alive
The billionaire was replying to a tweet from the senator which said: "We must demand that the extremely wealthy pay their fair share. Period."
Bernie Sanders, AOC Slam Conservative Dems Over Build Back Better Demands
The vote on the Build Back Better Act was postponed after five moderate Democrats demanded a cost estimate from the Congressional Budget Office.
AOC Blames Moderates for Virginia Loss, Says Progressives Weren't Invited
The New York congresswoman said Democrat Terry McAuliffe failed to "excite" and "energize" a progressive base in the gubernatorial race.
Democrats Propose Raising Federal Deduction for State and Local Taxes
The SALT provision allows taxpayers to deduct certain taxes paid to state and local governments from their federal taxes.
Can Joe Biden Save His Presidency?
With his domestic agenda at risk of failure and the prospect rising of a Democratic drubbing in the midterms, Biden needs to act swiftly to rescue his term.
'Joe Made a Mistake': Dems Assail Manchin's Refusal to Back Spending Bill
Manchin said that Democrats were using "shell games and budget gimmicks" to hide the cost of the bill.
Family Leave Fight Delays Spending Bill as Progressives Warn of 'Red Line'
At least a dozen Senate Democrats have signaled that they might not vote for Biden's infrastructure package if it doesn't include paid family leave.
Bernie Sanders Questions 'Courage' of Congress as Spending Bill is Reduced
Senator Bernie Sanders criticized the pharmaceutical industry and Congress on Tuesday for not regulating the price of prescription drug costs.
Sanders Doubles Down on Medicare Expansion After Resistance From Manchin
On Tuesday, Bernie Sanders described Medicare expansions and drug pricing reform as must-haves in the Democrats' spending package.
Sanders Calls U.S. 'Embarrassment' for Not Offering New Moms Paid Leave
The senator listed 12 other nations where new mothers are granted varying days of paid leave.
Sanders, Manchin Clash Over Medicare Expansion Days Before Bill Deadline
Senator Joe Manchin said on Monday that he would not support including Medicare expansion in the Democrats' spending bill.
Bernie Sanders Says Medicare Expansion Won't Be Removed From Spending Bill
Sanders' remarks came after Biden called the inclusion of Medicare expansion in the spending bill a "reach" earlier this week.
As Joe Biden Promotes His Agenda, Joe Manchin Threatens To Sink It
"The truth is both of them are in different spots," said Senator Bernie Sanders.
Bernie Sanders Hints at 'Progress' After Meeting Manchin Over Biden Plan
Manchin and Sanders have clashed in public statements amid divisions among Democrats around the $3.5 trillion infrastructure and social spending bill.
Video of Manchin Telling Sanders 'Never Give Up' Viewed Over 123K Times
The two senators are haggling over climate change initiatives in Biden's Build Back Better plan. But the plan cannot succeed without either man's vote.
Sanders, Jayapal Insist There's No Divide Between Progressives, Moderates
"When you've got 48 people who want to do something and two who don't," then "it is not a 50-50 compromise," the Vermont senator said.
Sanders Re-ignites Feud as Joe Manchin Wins Battle Over Fossil Fuel Plan
Manchin called Sanders an "out-of-stater" who was telling West Virginians what to do but had "no relationship to our state."
Marjorie Taylor Greene Says Top Democrats 'Swore' College Oath to Communism
"Democrats are actually communist," Greene said. "Every single elected Republican should say no to every single thing they want."
5 Key Factors as Congress Works to Pass Biden's Agenda Priorities
After a brief recess, Congress will try to pass the $1 trillion infrastructure package and up to $3.5 trillion package to expand the social safety net.
Bernie Sanders Rejects Kyrsten Sinema's Criticism of Infrastructure Delay
Sanders said Democratic leaders "made it clear" from the outset that the $1.2 trillion bill would be passed with the budget reconciliation package.
Matt Gaetz Says He Admires Bernie Sanders
The Republican lawmaker has previously defended progressive colleagues in the House on multiple occasions.
Sanders' Lashing Out at Manchin and Sinema Met with Criticism
The Vermont senator tweeted, "2 senators cannot be allowed to defeat what 48 senators and 210 House members want."
Bernie Sanders Calls U.S. Drone Strike in Afghanistan a 'Human Tragedy'
U.S. General Kenneth McKenzie, the commander of the General Command, on Friday said the deadly attack was a "mistake."
Sanders Refuses Further Cuts to Spending Package, Calls for Tax Increases
The senator headed the drafting of the $3.5 trillion budget proposal after other progressive Democrats called for spending plans of up to $6 trillion.
Bernie Sanders Backs Gavin Newsom in Anti-Recall Campaign Ad
"The last thing we need is to have some right-wing Republican governor in California," the Vermont senator said in the ad.
Why Isn't Gavin Newsom Running His Campaign More Like Bernie Sanders?
Latino Democrats and Sanders supporters argue Newsom would be in a stronger position if he tapped into the approach Sanders took to win California in the 2020 Democratic primary.
