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Bernie Sanders Tells Berkshire Hathaway 'Can Do Better' Amid Strike
"There is no reason why the standard of living of these hard-working Americans should decline," wrote Sanders in a letter.
Sanders Calls for Firing of 'Worst Postmaster General' Louis DeJoy
"The quality of the Postal Service has been severely undermined" since DeJoy took office, according to the Vermont senator.
Ilhan Omar Blasts Joe Manchin 'Bulls***' Reasons Against Build Back Better
"We all knew that Senator Manchin couldn't be trusted," said the Minnesota representative.
Sanders Tells Manchin He'll Pay for West Virginia Poll on Build Back Better
"I told Manchin, by the way, I'll pay for the damn poll in West Virginia on those issues, see how the people of West Virginia feel," Sanders said.
Progressives Urge Vote on Build Back Better to Put Manchin, GOP on Record
If Joe Manchin "wants to vote against the Build Back Better Act, he should have the opportunity to do so with a floor vote," Bernie Sanders said Sunday.
Leaked Email Says Kellogg's Deal With Union Provides 'No Gain' for Workers
The company told Newsweek on Saturday that the email was "taken out of context." Union workers are set to vote on the deal on Sunday.
Manchin, Sinema Are 'Like Republicans,' Sanders Says
Without mentioning names, the Vermont senator told MSNBC he was angered at the lawmakers' resistance to the Build Back Better bill.
Biden's Pick to Head FDA Says 'Price of Pharmaceuticals Is Way Too High'
Califf said that his reasoning for returning to the FDA is public service, saying that he is "a 70-year-old person with nothing to gain."
Biden Administration Urged by Democrats to Lower Medicare Premium Hike
Most Medicare enrollees will see the premium taken from their Social Security checks, possibly taking a lot of seniors' 5.8 percent cost-of-living increase.
Democrats' Tweets Supporting Smollett Still Live Despite Guilty Verdict
A jury found the former "Empire" actor had made three false police reports claiming to have been the victim of a racist, homophobic attack.
Bernie Sanders Asks Biden to Prevent Medicare Premium Hike
The premium increase is so Medicare will have a reserve prepared if the program formally grants coverage for the drug Aduhelm, Medicare said.
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.