Sanders to Emanuel: Shut up and go away The senator said establishment Dems are pushing a losing message ahead of the midterms Salon · Jul 26
He’s a doctor and a progressive. Will he win a key US Senate race in Michigan? Abdul El-Sayed may be buoyed by a younger, anti-establishment coalition as he runs against an establishment candidate The Guardian - US · Jul 26
Bernie Sanders Calls Gulf Monarchs 'Billionaire Dictators,' Says They're Trump's 'Best Friends' Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) criticized President Donald Trump’s relationships with Gulf monarchies, arguing the administration has embraced some of the world’s wealthiest ruling families despite their authoritarian systems. Benzinga · Jul 26
Anthony Scaramucci Says 'There Are Really Two Americas Right Now' as He Warns of Deep Political Divide Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci said the U.S. is facing a deep political divide between establishment institutions and frustrated populist voters, arguing that a leader who acknowledges both sides could reshape American politics. Benzinga · Jul 26
Maine Democrats choose replacement for Senate seat after Graham Platner was forced to drop out Troy Jackson has secured the Democratic nomination for the US Senate in Maine The Independent UK · Jul 25
Bernie Sanders Rips Walmart Over $37.6 Billion Buybacks as Workers Rely on Medicaid, SNAP: 'The Real Welfare Queen Is the Walton Family' Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) criticized Walmart Inc (NASDAQ:WMT) on Thursday over its stock buybacks and employee wages, while taking aim at the wealth of the retailer’s founding Walton family. Benzinga · Jul 24
The DSA, MAGA, and the New Policy Nihilism From rent control and Medicare for All to tariffs, politicians left and right are embracing policy ideas that have been repeatedly shown to not work. Reason · Jul 23
Trump Allows US Airlines to Fly Directly to Lebanon Following White House Talks With Joseph Aoun President Donald Trump has said that U.S. domestic airlines will begin flying to Beirut after meeting with Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun. Benzinga · Jul 22
Bernie Sanders Slams Trump’s Unconstitutional War in Iran—Hakeem Jeffries Decries High Gas Prices, Troops Killed Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) slammed President Donald Trump amid escalating tensions with Iran. Benzinga · Jul 22
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez should run for president The congresswoman can run a serious national campaign on the left and pull a movement in behind it. She should get in early The Guardian - US · Jul 21
Maine Democrats have found Graham Platner’s replacement. Can he win control of the Senate seat? ANALYSIS: Graham Platner’s self-destruction was a major blow to progressives, but his replacement proves that their critics don’t have much juice, writes John Bowden The Independent UK · Jul 20
Working Class Hero Plus: Platner fallout, gas prices hit $4 per gallon, it's Kamala Harris' world (and we're just living in it), and more... Reason · Jul 20
Bill Maher levels progressives with three-word slam and might just vote for JD Vance in 2028 'My vote is in play — because it can't be Trump running', Maher tells ABC as he flirts with voting Republican to stop progressives The Independent UK · Jul 19
US Debt Surpasses 100% of GDP, AI's Impact on Wealth Inequality and More: This Week in Economy As the week wraps up, let’s take a look at the top stories that made headlines. From the U.S. debt surpassing 100% of GDP to the warning issued by a top European venture capitalist, here’s a quick round-up of the week’s key events. Benzinga · Jul 19
Benzinga · Jul 19 Iran's Supreme Leader Criticizes Trump, MAGA-Aligned Europe Grants and More: This Week in Politics It’s been an eventful week, with political leaders making bold statements and setting the stage for future events. Here’s a quick recap of the major political stories that came in over the week.
Salon · Jul 18 Maine progressives still have a leg up County delegate elections may prove more important than any debate at the July 25 convention
TechRadar · Jul 17 More and more US employees back forcing AI companies to transfer half of their stock into a public wealth fund The AI industry’s ability to self regulate appears to be under threat from a public perception that companies like Anthropic are untrustworthy.
International Business Times UK · Jul 17 'It's Fantastic to Keep Killing Hamas Leaders': Fetterman Says He'd Quit Democrats Over Israel Senator John Fetterman has warned he would leave the Democratic Party if it officially turns against Israel, highlighting a growing divide within the party over its stance on the Jewish state.
International Business Times UK · Jul 17 Bernie Sanders Explodes at Scott Bessent Over $700 Billion Medicaid Cuts During Explosive Senate Clash Bernie Sanders confronts Scott Bessent over proposed Medicaid cuts and estate tax breaks, questioning the fairness of prioritising tax relief for the wealthy over healthcare funding.
Benzinga · Jul 17 Bernie Sanders Points To '2 Americas' as Poll Shows 66% Of Americans Can't Afford Groceries, Including Those Earning Over $100,000: 'We Can Do Better...' Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said the United States has become “2 Americas,” contrasting the combined wealth of the country’s richest technology billionaires with the financial struggles many Americans face buying groceries.
Benzinga · Jul 17 Bernie Sanders Slams 'Trump's Lies' About Climate Change, Renews 'Big Oil' Criticism Amid US Heatwaves Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) cautioned against the worsening climate crisis, slamming President Donald Trump‘s pro-fossil fuel stance and his claims that climate change was a hoax.
Roll Call · Jul 16 At the Races: Democratic aches in the Great Lakes Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari With its early August primary looming, Michigan is the next state to shine…
International Business Times UK · Jul 16 Trump Shares Video Calling for the Arrest and Deportation of Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani Trump shared a video calling for the criminalisation and deportation of Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani, sparking fresh controversy. Here's what the video actually says.
Benzinga · Jul 16 Bernie Sanders Says Trump 'Lied' About 10% Credit Card Rate Cap, Points to Big Banks Making Billions Charging 25-30% Interest Rates Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt) on Wednesday said President Donald Trump lied about his promise to cap credit card interest rates at 10% while major banks continued to earn billions from consumer lending.
TechRadar · Jul 13 ‘The fate of humanity must not be decided behind closed doors’: US artificial intelligence sovereign wealth fund sees surge in support as AI job losses mount — 69% of Americans want to see half of AI stock placed into new state-owned investment fund There is now overwhelming support in the US for AI firms to contribute to a sovereign wealth fund designed to redistribute wealth to working class Americans.