Bernie Sanders
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.
Cori Bush Says 'Abolish Billionaires' After $1.8T Increase During Pandemic
Recent findings revealed the fortune of U.S billionaires surged by nearly two-thirds from $3 trillion at the start of the COVID-19 crisis to $4.8 trillion.
Pre-K to Affordable Housing: Democrats Set Agenda-Heavy Budget Blueprint
The U.S. Senate has kickstarted budget talks but face long and shaky road before final deal is reached.
Nina Turner Attacked for Historic Support of Green Party's Jill Stein
In 2016, Turner was offered the Green Party's vice-presidential nomination, but she turned it down.
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.