Bernie Sanders Endorses Peter Welch of Vermont for US Senate

The Senate seat will be left vacant by retiring Sen. Patrick Leahy.

Bernie Sanders Endorses Peter Welch of Vermont for US Senate

The Senate seat will be left vacant by retiring Sen. Patrick Leahy.

After House Passage, Sanders Vows to Strengthen Build Back Better 'In a Number of Ways'

"The Senate has an opportunity to make this a truly historic piece of legislation. We will listen to the demands of the American people and strengthen the Build Back Better Act."

'Bad Politics, Bad Policy': Sanders Slams House Democrats for Including Tax Cut for Rich in BBB

"The bottom line here is we have to help the middle class, not the 1%," said Sanders.

Sanders Says Deficit Concerns 'Seem to Melt Away' When It's Time to Fill Pentagon Coffers

"Concerns about the deficit seem to melt away under the influence of the military-industrial complex," said Sen. Bernie Sanders.

Sanders Leads Senators in Backing Kaiser Permanente Workers Before Planned Strike

Kaiser Permanente "wishes to diminish the safety, security, and well-being of its workers, rather than improve them," Sen. Bernie Sanders and seven Democrats tell the company's CEO, backing a planned strike. "That's just not right. Your employees...

Sanders Slams Democrats’ Tax Break for the Wealthy as “Beyond Unacceptable”

The SALT cap repeal is a gift to the richest 1 percent and would be the costliest proposal in the reconciliation bill.

'So We Drop What's Most Popular?' Sanders Asks Democrats

"When 41% of the American people tell us that their top priority is for us to expand Medicare to include dental and vision benefits... what should we do? We should listen to the people."

'Beyond Unacceptable': Sanders Slams Proposed 'Tax Break for Billionaires' in Reconciliation Bill

"Democrats campaigned and won on an agenda that demands that the very wealthy finally pay their fair share," says Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), "not one that gives them more tax breaks."

Sanders Says He’s Still Working to Get Drug Price Plan Into Reconciliation Bill

Sen. Bernie Sanders says he’s still making calls and negotiating to have the proposals included.

With Reconciliation Hacked in Half, Sanders Warns US Democracy Is “in Danger”

While progressives have had to cut trillions from their proposals, Manchin only has to give up $25 billion a year.

How a False Narrative Against Government Spending Shapes Legislation

The unfolding drama over a legislative battle within the Democratic Party to pass a massive bill encompassing desperately needed social services has

'Bottom Line,' Says Bernie Sanders, Deal Must Include Medicare Expansion, Lower Drug Prices

The Build Back Better Act must expand Medicare and lower prescription drug prices, says Sen. Bernie Sanders. "That's what the American people want."

Watch: Bernie Sanders Argues 'We Must End the Greed of Big Pharma'

Watch: Bernie Sanders Argues 'We Must End the Greed of Big Pharma'

'It's Not Coming Out': Bernie Sanders Stands Firm on Medicare Expansion

"It's what the American people want and, after waiting over 50 years, what they are going to get."

What’s “in the Damn Bill” for Families? Bernie Sanders Wants You to Know.

Popular proposals such as paid leave are being whittled down in negotiations with conservative Democrats.

Sanders Rails Against John Deere Threat to Striking Workers' Health Coverage

The farm equipment manufacturer plans to force 10,000 striking workers and their families off their health insurance.

Sanders to Host "What's in the Damn Bill" Online Panel Discussion About Democrats' Package

Senate Budget Committee Chair Bernie Sanders will host a livestreamed event‚ "What's in the Damn Bill: A Panel Discussion with Progressive Leaders on the Reconciliation Bill," at 8:00 pm ET on Wednesday.

Bernie Sanders Shows Democrats How to Deal With Joe Manchin

In a Sunday opinion piece, Sanders reminds West Virginians that their senator is blocking Medicare expansion and policies that lift children out of poverty.

Manchin Fumes After Sanders Op-Ed in West Virginia Paper Calls Out Obstruction of Biden Agenda

"Poll after poll shows overwhelming support for this legislation," wrote Sanders. "Two Democratic senators remain in opposition, including Sen. Joe Manchin."