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Senators Block Pentagon Bill Over Iran War and US-Israeli Military Integration
The Trump administration’s broader proposal requests nearly $1.5 trillion in total military-related spending for 2027.
Senators Urge Colleagues to Block NDAA Until Pro-Israel Provisions Are Debated
A provision to greatly expand the US’s military coordination with Israel was quietly added to the bill this year.
Sanders Proposes Sovereign Wealth Fund to Harness AI Profits for Public Good
The bill would impose a one-time 50 percent tax on AI giants' stock to give the US public a direct ownership stake.
Senate GOP Blocks Sanders Amendment That Would Have Cut Drug Prices by Half
The amendment would have mandated that Americans pay similar prices for medications as people in many wealthy nations.
40 Out of 47 Democratic Senators Just Voted to Block Arms Sales to Israel
Sen. Sanders's measures still failed to pass, but they document a historic shift in Democratic consensus on Israel aid.
Mass Action Targets Schumer and Gillibrand Ahead of Senate Vote on Israel Aid
The Senate is poised to vote on resolutions that would block over $650 million in weapons sales to Israel.
Millions Join “No Kings” Protests in One of Largest US Rallies
Organizers say up to 8 million joined events nationwide, from San Diego to New York City.
Sanders and AOC Introduce Bill to Pause New AI Data Centers Nationwide
This comes as Trump doubles down on speeding up federal permitting for AI infrastructure construction and operation.
Sanders Joins Minnesota Rally as “No Kings” Protests Grow Nationwide
More than 3,000 events planned as organizers challenge Trump, inequality, and ICE actions.
Sanders Mounts New Push to Block Sales of Over 20,000 Bombs to Israel
“No more weapons to support an illegal war,” the senator said.