Sen. Bernie Sanders introduced a resolution on Wednesday that will force a vote in Congress to block billions of dollars in offensive American weapons sales to Israel ― a significant escalation by the Vermont independent as the Biden administration continues to arm the country in its expanding military campaigns that most of the international community … Read more
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) gave props to ex-Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) and former Vice President Dick Cheney on Sunday for their endorsements of Kamala Harris’ campaign. “Cheney and I agree on nothing, no issues,” said the progressive senator in an appearance on “Meet the Press.” “But what we do believe in is that the United … Read more
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) speaks during Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., August 20, 2024. Mike Segar | Reuters Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., on Sunday said Vice President Kamala Harris should increase her proposed 28% tax rate on long-term capital gains, marking his latest divergence with the Democratic presidential … Read more
Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) reiterated their beliefs on Sunday that the United States should immediately stop funding Israel’s nearly yearlong military campaign in Gaza, but still tiptoed around the idea of directly pressuring Vice President Kamala Harris following her remarks that essentially vowed to continue arming a country accused by much … Read more
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued a striking warning on Tuesday: by lying about the size of Kamala Harris’ campaign events, Donald Trump is gearing up to deny the 2024 election results. The Vermont senator weighed in after Trump falsely claimed over the weekend that Harris is using artificial intelligence to fake images of thousands of … Read more
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) thinks people need to put the value of President Joe Biden’s policies above worries about his age. While appearing on “Face the Nation” on Sunday, the progressive senator reminded moderator Robert Costa why the presidential race should be about the needs of the American people and not who has the most … Read more
HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. ― Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) called upon Democrats in the New York City suburbs to reelect Rep. Jamaal Bowman in order to take a stand against the deep-pocketed super PACs bankrolling Bowman’s primary challenger. Bowman’s bid for a third term “is one of the most significant elections in the modern history of this … Read more
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said Tuesday he believed it was inappropriate for lawmakers to invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address a joint session of Congress, and reiterated his plans to boycott any speech the leader may give in Washington. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) announced the invitation late last month, which was signed … Read more
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Wednesday called President Joe Biden’s red-line warning to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the U.S. will stop sending offensive weapons to the country if it goes ahead with its plan to invade Rafah in southern Gaza, a “good step forward,” but noted his comments don’t go far enough. While … Read more
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