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BERNIE SANDERS


Rep. Ocasio-Cortez calls on US to declassify documents on Chile's 1973 coup

U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says in Chile that it is imperative for the United States to declassify documents that could shed light on its involvement in the South American countryโ€™s 1973 coup.

Top progressives are backing Joe Biden's 2024 campaign. But some activists have reservations

President Joe Biden has made some progress wooing his partyโ€™s left wing since taking office.

Biden and Sanders meet union organizers amid labor turmoil

President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders met with labor organizers at the White House on Monday to talk about ways to boost union membership.

Vermont starts long road to recovery from historic floods, helped by army of volunteers

Vermonters are working to dry out homes and businesses damaged by this week's historic flooding and keeping a wary eye on the horizon with another round of storms on the horizon.

Vermonters rush to dry out flooded homes and businesses with more storms on the horizon

Vermonters are working to dry out homes and businesses damaged by this week's historic flooding and keeping a wary eye on the horizon, with another round of storms in the forecast this weekend.

Ocasio-Cortez endorses Biden's reelection campaign, sending a strong signal of Democratic unity

Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has endorsed President Joe Bidenโ€™s reelection campaign, a sign of the presidentโ€™s strength in uniting his party to have the backing of one of its most liberal members.

Medical credit cards may lead patients to overpay for their health care, Democrats warn

A group of Democratic senators is asking the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to take action against medical credit cards such as CareCredit, saying the cardsโ€™ deferred interest features are confusing and often lead to consumers paying high interest rates after a promotional period has ended.

Who is Cornel West, Green Party candidate for president?

His candidacy could impact who eventually is elected president in 2024.

Philadelphia's likely next mayor could offer model for how Democrats talk about crime

The Democrat who will almost certainly become Philadelphiaโ€™s next mayor wants to hire hundreds of additional police officers and says officers should be able to stop and search pedestrians if they have a legitimate reason to do so.

New Chicago mayor's progressive strategy to be tested amid public safety, growth concerns

Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson is taking office Monday.

Federal government's $1 billion effort to recruit next generation of doctors at risk

Thousands of doctors and nurses signed on to work in the countryโ€™s most desperate regions during the COVID-19 pandemic in exchange for forgiveness of medical school debt.

Engineers frustrated with rails even as others get sick time

Tens of thousands of engineers remain frustrated with the lack of paid sick time and the demands railroads like BNSF are making in negotiations despite the progress that has been made this year with sick time deals for most of the other rail unions.

Biden's diverse coalition of support risks fraying in 2024

In the days since President Joe Biden formally launched his 2024 campaign, key members of the sprawling political coalition that lifted him over former President Donald Trump in 2020 are far from excited about the prospect of four more years.

Sanders praises shop workers, Ben & Jerry's on union effort

Workers seeking to unionize at a Ben & Jerryโ€™s retail shop in the city where the ice cream brand was founded announced Friday that the company has signed the fair election principals.

Biden's student loan help would be 'annihilated' by GOP bill

President Joe Bidenโ€™s student debt agenda would be all but obliterated by the U.S. debt legislation passed by House Republicans, dooming his mass cancellations, scrapping a more generous loan repayment option and barring future regulation around student debt.

Bernie Sanders endorses Biden, rules out 2024 bid of his own

Sen. Bernie Sanders says he is forgoing another presidential bid of his own and endorsing President Joe Bidenโ€™s reelection.

Biden labor secretary nominee Su faces doubts in Senate

President Joe Bidenโ€™s nominee to be the next labor secretary, Julie Su, won praise at her Senate confirmation hearing as โ€œa champion of the working class.โ€.

Progressives focus on local-level wins to counter setbacks

For many progressives, the past decade has been littered with disappointments.

Starbucks' Howard Schultz defends union stance before Senate

Longtime Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz insisted the coffee chain hasnโ€™t broken labor laws and is willing to bargain with unionized workers during an often testy, two-hour appearance before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.

Tax the rich? Chicago mayoral hopefuls debate city budget

How best to manage Chicagoโ€™s financial challenges is among the many issues separating Democrats Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas heading into the April 4 runoff for mayor.

Biden's moves on Alaska drilling, TikTok test young voters

Recent moves by President Joe Biden to pressure TikTok and approve oil drilling in an untapped area of Alaska are testing the loyalty of a young voters.

Pro-labor? Biden aims to prove it with unionized 2024 staff

Joe Biden likes to say heโ€™s the most pro-union president in U.S. history.

Senators press Moderna CEO on COVID-19 vaccine price hike

Modernaโ€™s CEO is defending a plan to more than quadruple the companyโ€™s COVID-19 vaccine price.

In Chicago mayor's race, 2 hopefuls reflect Democrats' split

The two candidates for Chicago mayor have very different ideas about the future of the heavily Democratic city.

How the last banking tumult fuels today's populist politics

Mike Pence and Bernie Sanders are hardly political allies.

How Biden leaves wiggle room to opt against reelection bid

President Joe Biden has hit the road constantly to tout his administration's legislative accomplishments.

Buffett touts benefits of buybacks in his shareholder letter

Billionaire Warren Buffett said critics of stock buybacks are โ€œeither an economic illiterate or a silver-tongued demagogueโ€ or both and all investors benefit from them as long as they are made at the right prices.

In new role, Sanders demands answers from Starbucks' Schultz

As the new chairman of the Senate committee that oversees health and labor issues, Vermont Sen_ Bernie Sanders says some corporations โ€œshould be nervous.โ€.

AP sources: Walsh to leave Biden Cabinet for NHL union

U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh is expected to leave the Biden administration to run the National Hockey League Playersโ€™ Association.

After bitter RNC meeting, Democrats look to project unity

Bitter divisions dominated a recent national Republican Party gathering.

2024 contest comes into view with hurdles for both parties

Republicans and Democrats are being forced to confront critical questions about the people and policies they want to represent them as the next election season roars into view.

Iowa caucuses, built on myth, lose place at head of the line

The Iowa caucuses and their outsize importance have largely been an exercise in myth-making.

House votes to avert rail strike, impose deal on unions

Congress is moving urgently to head off the looming U.S. rail strike.

EXPLAINER: What to know on Congress' bid to bar rail strike

President Joe Biden is asking Congress to intervene to avert a potentially crippling freight rail strike before Christmas, even if it means handing a defeat to Democratic allies in the labor movement.

Pennsylvania campaign wildcard Fetterman turns to governing

When John Fetterman goes to Washington in January as one of the Senateโ€™s new members, heโ€™ll bring along an irreverent style from Pennsylvania.

Democrats kept the Senate this year, but 2024 may be harder

Democrats celebrating a successful effort to keep control of the U.S. Senate this year will soon confront a 2024 campaign that could prove more challenging.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Gomez triumphs in California district

Democratic U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez has defeated rival Democrat David Kim in a Los Angeles district after a battle on the partyโ€™s progressive flank.

Across the US, a return to democratic order. Will it last?

There was no violence in the midterm elections last week, and many election deniers lost and quietly conceded.

Nevada Democrats sweep 3 key House seats in close battles

Incumbent Democrats in Nevada have swept three key swing seats in the western battleground state that Republicans had targeted in their bid to take control of the U.S. House.

6 things to watch ahead of high-stakes midterm elections

All 50 states are hosting midterm elections that will determine the balance of power in Washington and state capitals across the nation.

Will voters stick with Biden outlook or take US another way?

With his partyโ€™s control over Congress teetering on the brink, President Joe Biden has traveled the country this fall trying to turn the midterm elections into a choice between two visions for America.

Biden's alliance with the left has worked, but will it last?

Joe Biden wasn't the first choice of progressives for the White House in 2020.

Police: Pelosi suspect wanted to break speaker's knees

Federal prosecutors say the man accused of attacking Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, told police he wanted to hold the speaker hostage and โ€œbreak her kneecaps.โ€.

Vermont's lone US House member eyes move up to Senate

Vermontโ€™s lone member of the U.S. House for the past 16 years has always embraced his role as a liberal Democrat.

Sanders aims to boost vulnerable Democrats in US tour

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders kicked off a multi-state tour in Oregon on Thursday.

Candidate likely to become Vermont's 1st woman in Congress

Democrat Becca Balint could be on the verge of being elected the first woman and first openly gay person to represent Vermont in Congress.

In Minnesota, abortion keys Keith Ellison's 2nd term hopes

Keith Ellison gave up a safe seat in Congress to run for Minnesota attorney general, saying it was his best chance to push back against the policies of Donald Trump.

Progressive Democrats frustrated with 2022 primary losses

Progressive Democrats are facing a test of their power in November's midterm elections.

Manchin rails against 'revenge politics' on permit plan

Sen. Joe Manchin on Tuesday railed against what he called โ€œrevenge politicsโ€ณ being used against him, as liberals in the House and Senate team up with Republicans to oppose his plan to speed permits for natural gas pipelines and other energy projects.

Debating over debates: Campaign tradition faces skepticism

With the fall campaign rapidly approaching, the time-honored tradition of debates as a forum for voters to evaluate candidates may be the latest casualty of the nationโ€™s polarized political climate.

Manchin's big energy deal draws pushback from many Dems

Sen. Joe Manchin made a deal with Democratic leaders as part of his vote pushing the party's highest legislative priority across the finish line last month.

Gloves off, Biden embraces tough tone on 'MAGA Republicans'

In recent days, President Joe Biden has sharpened his attacks against Donald Trump and the so-called MAGA Republicans for posing a threat to democracy.

Utah's Evan McMullin upends two-party fight for US Senate

Utah's Evan McMullin is emerging as the nationโ€™s most competitive independent candidate running for U.S. Senate in the 2022 midterm elections.

Trump moves to general election mode with Pennsylvania rally

It's Donald Trump's first rally of the general election season, a Saturday night event in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, with Republican candidates in the pivotal state.

GOP, Dems seek political boost from student loan debt plan

To Democrats championing the White Houseโ€™s student loan forgiveness plan, it was the long-awaited delivery of one of President Joe Bidenโ€™s campaign promises.

Student loan forgiveness could help more than 40 million

More than 40 million Americans could see their student loan debt reduced โ€” and in many cases eliminated โ€” under President Joe Bidenโ€™s long-awaited forgiveness plan.

Companies facing 1st tax on stock buybacks in Biden bill

Democrats have pulled off a quiet first in legislation passed this month: the creation of a tax targeting stock buybacks.

Takeaways: Johnson vs. Barnes in Wisconsin, narrow Squad win

Ron Johnson, the most vulnerable Republican senator up for reelection this year, will take on Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes in a general election matchup that will help determine which party controls the Senate.

Balint wins Vermont's Democratic primary for US House

The leader of the Vermont state Senate Becca Balint could become the first woman and the first openly gay person to represent the state in Congress.

Omar ekes out House primary win over centrist in Minnesota

Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar won a closer-than-expected Democratic primary race against a centrist challenger who questioned Omar's support for the โ€œdefund the policeโ€ movement.

Michels wins Wisconsin GOP governor primary, will face Evers

Businessman Tim Michels has won Wisconsin's Republican nomination to take on Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.

How Schumer's messy style delivers for Dems: 'I persist'

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer effectively became the leader of the U.S. Senate on the morning of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection.

Dems look ahead to Barnes in fall race against Ron Johnson

Support has coalesced around Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes to be the Democratic choice to take on Republican Sen. Ron Johnson in the state's closely watched U.S. Senate race.

Progressive and centrist Dems battle for Vermont House seat

Vermont Lt. Gov. Molly Gray and Senate President Pro Tempore Becca Balint are the leading candidates in a Democratic U.S. House primary that could make either of them the first female member of the state's congressional delegation.

GOP targets for Dem bill: Inflation, taxes, Manchin, Sinema

Republicans see inflation, taxes and immigration as Democratic weak spots worth attacking in the upcoming battle over an economic package the Democrats want to push through the Senate.

Michigan GOP Rep. Meijer loses reelection after Trump vote

Michigan Rep. Peter Meijer, who witnessed the Capitol riot days after taking office in 2021 and then cast one of the 10 Republican votes to impeach Donald Trump over the attack, has lost his reelection bid.

Missouri AG Schmitt beats Greitens in GOP Senate primary

Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt has defeated scandal-scarred former Gov. Eric Greitens and 19 others in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate.

3rd Wisconsin Dem US Senate candidate bows out, backs Barnes

Wisconsin Treasurer Sarah Godlewski has dropped out of the state's Democratic U.S. Senate primary.

Bill to boost semiconductor industry passes key Senate test

The Senate has advanced a $280 billion bill designed to boost the U.S. semiconductor industry and accelerate high-tech research.

Biden presses computer chips case in advance of Senate vote

President Joe Biden is asking Congress to move quickly to send to him a bipartisan bill designed to boost the computer chips industry and high-tech research in the United States.

Semiconductor bill unites Sanders, the right โ€” in opposition

A bill to boost semiconductor production in the United States has managed to do nearly the unthinkable โ€” unite Sen. Bernie Sanders and the tea party.

All about Manchin: What Biden wanted for US, senator did not

It was launched as the new presidentโ€™s ambitious plan for rebuilding America.

EXPLAINER: How Trump allies may be pushed to testify in Ga.

The Georgia investigation into potential criminal interference in the 2020 election is heating up.

All eyes on airlines as July Fourth holiday weekend nears

If you're flying this holiday weekend, be prepared for crowded airports, full planes, and higher-than-normal chances that your flight will be delayed or even canceled.

Biden's optimism collides with mounting political challenges

President Joe Bidenโ€™s top political advisers are bracing for big election losses in November.

Iowa doors swing open for Republicans eyeing White House run

At least a half-dozen GOP presidential prospects are planning Iowa visits this summer now that the state's June primary has come and gone.

Texas recount underway between Texas Rep. Cuellar, Cisneros

A recount is underway in a Texas primary race between Democratic U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar and progressive challenger Jessica Cisneros.

Biden tells oil refiners: Produce more gas, fewer profits

President Joe Biden wants U.S. oil refiners to produce more gasoline and diesel.

Rice loses House seat after impeaching Trump; Mace holds on

U.S. Rep. Tom Rice of South Carolina has been ousted from Congress in his Republican primary after voting to impeach Donald Trump over the Jan. 6 insurrection.

High-profile candidates try to break Dem, GOP control

A former lawmaker in Oregon is aiming to shake up state politics by running as an unaffiliated candidate for governor.

Iowa Democrats hope changes help it salvage leadoff caucuses

Iowa Democrats are hoping to salvage their leadoff presidential selection position with two key changes to increase participation and avoid the chaos that marred their 2020 caucuses.

Cuellar, Cisneros runoff in Texas is too close to call

The Texas primary runoff between Democratic U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar and his progressive challenger, Jessica Cisneros, was too close to call Wednesday, more than a week after the election.

Vermont likely to elect its 1st woman to Congress this year

Vermont appears poised to lose its distinction of being the only state in the country that has never sent a woman to Congress.

Cuellar, Cisneros runoff in Texas remains too early to call

The Texas primary runoff between Democratic U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar and his progressive challenger, Jessica Cisneros, remains too early to call.

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez says she's engaged to longtime partner

U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has confirmed sheโ€™s engaged to her longtime partner, Riley Roberts.

Blowback as Bush gaffes Iraq war, not Ukraine, 'unjustified'

Former President George W.

Biden's leadership of Democrats faces test in next primaries

A new round of primary elections across the U.S. this week is exposing heightened tensions within the Democratic Party.

Amazon union head, others meet at White House on organizing

Vice President Kamala Harris and Labor Secretary Marty Walsh met Thursday with union organizers at the White House as the administration looks to boost unionization campaigns.

Brown wins Ohio rematch with progressive activist Turner

President Joe Biden has congratulated Democratic U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown of Ohio for her primary victory over former state Sen. Nina Turner.

2022 midterms: What to know about Ohio, Indiana primaries

The first multistate contest of the 2022 midterm election season takes place Tuesday.

Amazon union could face a tough road ahead after victory

In the aftermath of their hard-won labor victory, Amazon workers in the New York City borough of Staten Island popped Champagne, cheered their victory and danced in celebration.

Frontier CEO talks about airline merger, travel outlook

Barry Biffle is juggling his day job as CEO of Frontier Airlines while also working to save a proposed merger with Spirit Airlines that would create the nationโ€™s fifth-biggest carrier by some measures.

Jackson's speech highlights US race struggles, progress

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's speech at the White House went to the heart of both the triumphs and struggles of Black Americans in her lifetime.

Palin joins 50 others in running for Alaska US House seat

Sarah Palin has joined a field of 50 other candidates who are vying for Alaskaโ€™s lone U.S. House seat.

Black women feel sting of 'traumatizing' Jackson hearings

Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson had to endure hours of public scrutiny from skeptics during her Senate hearings this past week, and that's something familiar to many Black women.

Albright acted as model, mentor for generations of women

Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albrightโ€™s death from cancer this week sparked American women to reflect on the 84-year-old diplomatโ€™s sweeping influence on their lives, 25 years after Bill Clinton made her the United Statesโ€™ representative to the world.

Why โ€˜free collegeโ€™ programs donโ€™t always deliver on promise

Pete Kadens, who made the bulk of his fortune as CEO of a billion-dollar cannabis operation, may be chasing a pipe dream.

Democrats say Spirit-Frontier merger could boost airfares

Several congressional Democrats are raising doubts about the proposed merger of Frontier and Spirit airlines.

AP Was There: The surreal first day of the pandemic

On the day the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a pandemic, Koloud โ€œKayโ€ Tarapolsi reflected the views of many people when she told an Associated Press reporter: โ€œIf we avoid each other and listen to the scientists, maybe in a few weeks it will be better."

'We want to win': Democrats face choice in key Senate race

Pennsylvaniaโ€™s Democratic Party committee members backed U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb by 2 to 1 in an endorsement vote over Lt. Gov. John Fetterman in the primary race for the state's open U.S. Senate seat.

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