The Latest Breaking News from Bernie Sanders

Defining ‘ultraprocessed’ could spur research, school lunch rules

The Trump administration is nearing a key milestone in its “Make America Healthy Again” agenda: proposing a definition of ultraprocessed foods.  Stricter scrutiny of nutrition and food additives has been a focal point of the MAHA movement, gaining support from food policy experts as well as lawmakers across the political spectrum. Ultraprocessed foods…

Roll Call · Mar 18

Musk says taxing every billionaire at 100% would barely make a dent in the national debt. Bernie says tax them 5% and you're $3,000 richer

Elon Musk argues America’s $38 trillion debt is too big for billionaire taxes to fix, but Bernie Sanders says a 5% tax could at least put $3,000 back in your pocket.

Fortune · Mar 17

After 93 years and a 25-hour filibuster, Washington finally has an income tax, and billionaires are already packing their bags

Howard Schultz is heading to Miami. Jeff Bezos left in 2023. Now Washington's new 9.9% millionaires tax is testing whether the state's wealthiest residents see their home as more than a line on a tax return.

Fortune · Mar 15

Democrats float tax relief plans to home in on affordability

Democrats with potential presidential aspirations have unveiled a slew of tax breaks in recent days that emphasize the party’s focus on affordability in hopes of taking back the White House. The latest pitch, unveiled Monday from New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker, would more than double the standard deduction for…

Roll Call · Mar 10

Trump is the GOAT in swaying GOP races — and prediction markets say he’ll decide Texas this way

IN FOCUS: Betting markets think Trump’s will decide who to back in Texas soon enough. But, Eric Garcia flags, his batting average has significant caveats.

The Independent UK · Mar 8

The Joys of Data Centers: Debunking the Backlash Against the $7 Trillion AI Building Boom

Contrary to the claims of the not-in-my-backyard technophobes, all this growth comes with minimal environmental downsides.

Reason · Mar 7

Three former presidents honor Rev. Jesse Jackson at memorial service but Trump is notably absent

Trump didn’t attend despite sharing a glowing tribute to Jackson after his death

The Independent UK · Mar 6

House members vying for Senate face conundrum with Iran votes

So far Republican lawmakers have mostly lined up to support Trump including the House members seeking Senate seats.

Roll Call · Mar 6

Bernie Sanders Slams 'Poor Jeff' Bezos's Washington Post Opposing 5% Billionaire Wealth Tax

Explore Bernie Sanders' clash with the Jeff Bezos-owned Washington Post over a proposed 5% wealth tax on billionaires, igniting a heated debate on wealth redistribution and the future of American capitalism.

International Business Times UK · Mar 4

Bernie Sanders’ billionaire tax would soak about 900 people to fund $3,000 checks for the middle class

The proposed bill would cut the average billionaire’s fortune in half over 15 years.

Fortune · Mar 4