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.
Joe Biden weighs in on conditioning Israel aid: "Worthwhile thought"
Democrats are divided about whether the U.S. should add conditions to aid for Israel.
Matt Gaetz calls Bernie Sanders a "hero"
"Maybe the hero of that entire exchange was Bernie Sanders, who knows," Gaetz said of Sanders' intervention to stop a fight on the Senate floor Tuesday.
Republican defends challenging union leader to fist fight
Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin faced off with Teamsters President Sean O'Brien during a hearing on Tuesday.
Republican challenges union leader to physical fight during hearing
A Senate hearing involving national union leaders became personal between a Republican and a high-ranking official within the Teamsters.
Rashida Tlaib finds herself increasingly isolated
A growing number of the Michigan Democrat's allies are distancing themselves from her after she publicly supported a controversial slogan.
Bernie Sanders draws a red line for Israel funding
The progressive 2016 and 2020 presidential candidate said that "Israel has the right to defend itself" while outlining a key condition on U.S. aid.
Billionaire close to tears amid fears of "lefties" like AOC, Bernie Sanders
Billionaire Leon Cooperman choked up several times while discussing capitalism and expressing his concern that progressives "don't get it."
Bernie Sanders admits Joe Biden's age is an issue
"When people look at a candidate, whether it's Joe Biden, or Trump...they have to evaluate a whole lot of factors," Sanders said.
Donald Trump offers rare words of praise for Democrats
The former president recently suggested that Republicans could stand to unite better than they currently do.
Joe Biden faces Democrat backlash over Ukraine weapons: "Deeply concerned"
Biden's decision to provide cluster munitions to Ukraine has angered some Democrats and NATO members.
Robert Kennedy Jr. vows to cancel student loans after Biden suffers loss
A spokesperson for Kennedy Jr. told Newsweek that the "meaningful relief" he was referring to in his tweet was "some form of student debt forgiveness."
Supreme Court student debt cancellation decision sparks dueling proposals
As the Biden administration awaits a major Supreme Court decision on student loan forgiveness, Republicans and Democrats have introduced new legislation.
Full list of Democrat senators who voted against debt ceiling deal
Veteran left-winger Bernie Sanders explained his decision to vote against the bill on Twitter, saying it would hit people "who are barely making it right now."
Conservatives outraged after John Fetterman wears shorts
"There's just no excuse for it," said Republican Representative Lauren Boebert.
Senators call on Biden to tax the rich in deal to avoid U.S. debt default
Bernie Sanders told Newsweek that it would be "absurd" for tax increases on the wealthy and largest corporations to not be a part of debt limit negotiations.
Rashida Tlaib's Anti-Israel Hatefest in the Senate
Kevin McCarthy used his prerogative as speaker to cancel Tlaib's event and host an event celebrating 75 years of American-Israeli friendship in its place.
Bernie Sanders makes case for Biden in 2024
"If you believe in democracy, you want to see more people vote, not fewer people vote, I think the choice is pretty clear," the Vermont senator said.
Starbucks' union crackdown is backfiring spectacularly
Howard Schultz, who resigned from his CEO position at Starbucks last week, has testified in front of the Senate's HELP Committee.
Elizabeth Warren calls for SVB executives' salaries to be "clawed back"
The Democratic senator is blaming members of both major political parties, as well as lobbyists, for recent rollbacks.
Union boss accuses GOP senator of fraud in tense hearing: "You hid money"
Senator Bernie Sanders organized the hearing to investigate allegations that Starbucks participated in illegal union-busting.
Bernie Sanders would be more extreme president than Trump, historian warns
Sanders becoming president would have caused "a lot of bad things to happen" in the long run, according to the historian.
Starbucks CEO grilled about union-busting in intense TV interview
Senator Bernie Sanders said there's a possibility Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz will be subpoenaed next week.
Video of Bernie Sanders photobombing TikTok dance goes viral
Bernie Sanders has found himself the subject of viral memes and videos in the past too.
Bernie Sanders outraged Nikki Haley wants him to take competency test
"There are a lot of 40-year-olds out there who ain't particularly competent," the Vermont senator said on Sunday.
Democrat blames Biden admin for holiday airline chaos
"This mess with Southwest could have been avoided. We need bold action," California Representative Ro Khanna tweeted Thursday.
Poll shows Americans don't want Trump rematch as Biden mulls 2024 run
Donald Trump's popularity is at its lowest since March 2016, according to a new poll, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is rising fast.
Kyrsten Sinema has voted with Joe Biden more often than Bernie Sanders
Within the Democratic Caucus, Sinema votes more in line with Biden than five of her non-Republican colleagues.
Kyrsten Sinema's chances of winning reelection as senator ditches Democrats
The Arizona senator recently registered as an independent, but assured voters that her job would remain the same.
Railroad union breaks with Biden over strike: "Biggest disappointment"
A strike could cost the U.S. economy about $2 billion per day while negatively affecting GDP and increasing inflation.
Bernie Sanders calls out Amazon, Bezos in Black Friday message to workers
Protests were organized worldwide by labor activists on Black Friday to push for better working conditions and wages, among other demands.
