Sen. Bernie Sanders Proposes Four-Day Workweek Bill in the U.S. with Full Pay Senator Sanders has called for a 4-day workweek, citing studies showing happier and more productive workers. International Business Times UK · Mar 14, 2024
US senators call on Biden to condition Israel aid on humanitarian access Letter is latest attempt from lawmakers to up the pressure on Biden and push for accountability from Israel on Gaza. Al Jazeera · Mar 12, 2024
Buttigieg defends Biden’s age: ‘What matters is the age of a leader’s ideas’ Comments come amid voters’ views on president’s age remain a growing liability for his re-election campaign The Guardian - US · Mar 10, 2024
Sen. Sanders Expresses Dissatisfaction With Biden's Aid Plan For Gaza Senator Bernie Sanders criticizes President Biden's aid efforts for Palestinians in Gaza, emphasizing the need for more assistance amidst the ongoing crisis. Top News · Mar 8, 2024
Haley as a holdout could still be more than a speed bump for Trump History shows that when the major party nominees for president have not cleared the field of notable challengers before summer, they tend to lose in the fall. WEKU · Mar 3, 2024
US airdrops food into Gaza in move criticised by aid groups US plan has been criticised as inefficient while Israel continues blocking most aid trucks from entering Gaza by land. Al Jazeera · Mar 2, 2024
Bernie Sanders Critiques Biden's Economic Messaging Senator Bernie Sanders critiques President Biden's economic approach and emphasizes the importance of addressing key economic concerns to engage voters eff... Top News · Mar 1, 2024
Dune: Part Two Is a Glorious Sci-Fi Spectacle The sequel is about ecology, politics, economics, imperialism, and much more. But mostly it's about worms. Reason · Mar 1, 2024
Biden's Gaza collapse could elect Trump Joe Biden is the main enabler of Israel's carnage in Gaza. Morally and politically, that could mean disaster Salon · Feb 25, 2024
‘Mentality of dictators’: Republican convert Tulsi Gabbard takes aim at former party at CPAC Ex-Democratic congresswoman praised Trump and turned on former friend Biden, saying he would ‘crumble’ under pressure The Guardian - US · Feb 23, 2024
2,000+ election-related bills so far in 2024 Welcome to the Friday, February 23, Brew. Ballotpedia · Feb 23, 2024
Biden Pours Out Another $6.5 Billion for the CHIPS Act's Costly Protectionism It's part of the government's expensive public-private partnership meant to address concerns over a reliance on foreign countries, like China, for semiconductors. Reason · Feb 21, 2024
Bernie Sanders calls on President Biden to change course on Israel In this interview, Senator Bernie Sanders discusses the criticism faced by President Biden over his support for Israel and the hopes for change in policy. Top News · Feb 15, 2024
Senators ask CEOs why their drugs cost so much more in the U.S. The Senate HELP committee questioned pharmaceutical CEOs about how much more Americans pay for the same drugs sold for less in Canada, Japan and Europe. WEKU · Feb 8, 2024
Roll Call · Feb 5, 2024 Senate supplemental receives frosty reception from some members - Roll Call The Senate supplemental package got a frosty reception from lawmakers in both chambers and across the political spectrum on Monday.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2024 A message to Starmer from the US: ditching your £28bn climate plan isn’t just cowardly – it’s bad politics Folding in the face of Tory attacks won’t win Labour any votes. Joe Biden has shown how this spending can pay off electorally, says New Republic writer Kate Aronoff
Al Jazeera · Feb 1, 2024 South Carolina primary set to test Biden’s support among Black voters US president’s campaign wants to show it can energise Black voters who were key to his narrow 2020 presidential victory.
Roll Call · Jan 31, 2024 ‘Site-neutral’ hospital policy muddles health package progress - Roll Call Proposals to restrict hospital billing rates in outpatient clinics divides lawmakers, with concerns about rural hospitals stalling progress.
The Guardian - US · Jan 28, 2024 The Truce review: deep dive on Democrats’ dynamics and divisions Hunter Walker and Luppe B Luppen examine the state of Joe Biden’s party as a rematch with Donald Trump draws near
Roll Call · Jan 26, 2024 Merck, Johnson & Johnson CEOs agree to appear before Senate HELP - Roll Call Two drug company CEOs have agreed to testify before the Senate HELP Committee on drug prices, avoiding a scheduled subpoena vote on Jan. 31.
Al Jazeera · Jan 22, 2024 Could a divided Jewish base upend US Democrats’ presidential hopes? Poll indicates President Joe Biden’s stance on Israel’s war in Gaza has divided Jewish voters along generational lines.
The Guardian - US · Jan 22, 2024 Biden’s name won’t appear on New Hampshire ballots – where does that leave Democrats? The president’s absence opens a window for Dean Phillips and Marianne Williamson to mount longshot presidential bids
Salon · Jan 20, 2024 Long COVID patients confront Congress Millions have been devastated by long COVID. Experts say it needs to be an urgent government priority
Roll Call · Jan 18, 2024 Long COVID advocates ask Congress to improve federal response - Roll Call Lawmakers call for increased funding and focus on long COVID as witnesses tell of debilitating symptoms, including exhaustion.
The Guardian - US · Jan 18, 2024 Generic drugs in the US are too cheap to be sustainable, experts say Non-brand-name drugs are one inexpensive part of the healthcare system but they’re driving some manufacturers out of business