Senator Bernie Sanders
@sanders.senate.gov
Sen. Sanders of Vermont, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions, is the longest-serving independent in congressional history.
We hear a lot of talk about “freedom” from my Republican colleagues. And yet these same Republicans are working overtime to deny tens of millions of women the basic freedom to control their own bodies.
That is wrong, and it represents a fundamental betrayal of what freedom is about.
That is wrong, and it represents a fundamental betrayal of what freedom is about.
January 15, 2026 at 12:13 AM
We hear a lot of talk about “freedom” from my Republican colleagues. And yet these same Republicans are working overtime to deny tens of millions of women the basic freedom to control their own bodies.
That is wrong, and it represents a fundamental betrayal of what freedom is about.
That is wrong, and it represents a fundamental betrayal of what freedom is about.
No, President Trump. Illegally canceling $2 billion in funding to deal with the mental health, addiction and opioid crises will not Make America Healthy Again.
It will lead to more illnesses, more overdoses and more deaths.
This blatantly unconstitutional act must be rescinded.
It will lead to more illnesses, more overdoses and more deaths.
This blatantly unconstitutional act must be rescinded.
January 14, 2026 at 9:06 PM
No, President Trump. Illegally canceling $2 billion in funding to deal with the mental health, addiction and opioid crises will not Make America Healthy Again.
It will lead to more illnesses, more overdoses and more deaths.
This blatantly unconstitutional act must be rescinded.
It will lead to more illnesses, more overdoses and more deaths.
This blatantly unconstitutional act must be rescinded.
For Trump to put his name on the Kennedy Center and other federal buildings is not only arrogant and narcissistic, it is illegal.
We must put an end to sitting presidents naming buildings after themselves — and that’s what my bill does.
We must put an end to sitting presidents naming buildings after themselves — and that’s what my bill does.
January 13, 2026 at 10:30 PM
For Trump to put his name on the Kennedy Center and other federal buildings is not only arrogant and narcissistic, it is illegal.
We must put an end to sitting presidents naming buildings after themselves — and that’s what my bill does.
We must put an end to sitting presidents naming buildings after themselves — and that’s what my bill does.
President Trump is rapidly moving this country toward authoritarianism.
Part of that is creating the myth of the “Great Leader” by naming public buildings after himself—something dictators have done.
Today I introduced a bill with @vanhollen.senate.gov & @alsobrooks.senate.gov to stop it.
Part of that is creating the myth of the “Great Leader” by naming public buildings after himself—something dictators have done.
Today I introduced a bill with @vanhollen.senate.gov & @alsobrooks.senate.gov to stop it.
January 13, 2026 at 5:48 PM
President Trump is rapidly moving this country toward authoritarianism.
Part of that is creating the myth of the “Great Leader” by naming public buildings after himself—something dictators have done.
Today I introduced a bill with @vanhollen.senate.gov & @alsobrooks.senate.gov to stop it.
Part of that is creating the myth of the “Great Leader” by naming public buildings after himself—something dictators have done.
Today I introduced a bill with @vanhollen.senate.gov & @alsobrooks.senate.gov to stop it.
Trump’s persecution of Jerome Powell and his political opponents must end.
January 12, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Trump’s persecution of Jerome Powell and his political opponents must end.
Nearly 15,000 NYC nurses are fighting for a fair contract to protect patient care.
Shame on NewYork-Presbyterian, Montefiore and Mount Sinai hospitals for being willing to spend millions on replacement nurses rather than bargain for a fair contract.
Shame on NewYork-Presbyterian, Montefiore and Mount Sinai hospitals for being willing to spend millions on replacement nurses rather than bargain for a fair contract.
Patient safety is nurses' #1 concern.
It’s irresponsible for hospitals to force nurses on strike and rely on inadequate contingency plans to care for patients.
We don't want replacement nurses here, we want a fair contract now!
It’s irresponsible for hospitals to force nurses on strike and rely on inadequate contingency plans to care for patients.
We don't want replacement nurses here, we want a fair contract now!
January 11, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Nearly 15,000 NYC nurses are fighting for a fair contract to protect patient care.
Shame on NewYork-Presbyterian, Montefiore and Mount Sinai hospitals for being willing to spend millions on replacement nurses rather than bargain for a fair contract.
Shame on NewYork-Presbyterian, Montefiore and Mount Sinai hospitals for being willing to spend millions on replacement nurses rather than bargain for a fair contract.
Israel is forcing Doctors Without Borders & dozens of other humanitarian groups to end their work in Gaza. Countless innocent people rely on these services amid the ongoing crisis there.
This is yet another cruel, inhumane step from the extremist Israeli government.
This is yet another cruel, inhumane step from the extremist Israeli government.
Israel Tells Doctors Without Borders to End Its Work in Gaza
www.nytimes.com
January 11, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Israel is forcing Doctors Without Borders & dozens of other humanitarian groups to end their work in Gaza. Countless innocent people rely on these services amid the ongoing crisis there.
This is yet another cruel, inhumane step from the extremist Israeli government.
This is yet another cruel, inhumane step from the extremist Israeli government.
Trump has:
- Illegally & unconstitutionally attacked Venezuela
- Provided Netanyahu with $12B in arms sales
- Given Argentina's president a $40B bailout
- Approved the sale of jets & tanks to Saudi Arabia
- Given Qatar an Air Force facility in Idaho
America first? Really?
- Illegally & unconstitutionally attacked Venezuela
- Provided Netanyahu with $12B in arms sales
- Given Argentina's president a $40B bailout
- Approved the sale of jets & tanks to Saudi Arabia
- Given Qatar an Air Force facility in Idaho
America first? Really?
January 10, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Trump has:
- Illegally & unconstitutionally attacked Venezuela
- Provided Netanyahu with $12B in arms sales
- Given Argentina's president a $40B bailout
- Approved the sale of jets & tanks to Saudi Arabia
- Given Qatar an Air Force facility in Idaho
America first? Really?
- Illegally & unconstitutionally attacked Venezuela
- Provided Netanyahu with $12B in arms sales
- Given Argentina's president a $40B bailout
- Approved the sale of jets & tanks to Saudi Arabia
- Given Qatar an Air Force facility in Idaho
America first? Really?
Maduro was a dictator.
But let's not pretend Trump cares about democracy.
He cozies up to dictators all over the world when it suits him.
Trump has been clear: he wants Venezuela’s oil.
That’s not democracy. That’s imperialism.
But let's not pretend Trump cares about democracy.
He cozies up to dictators all over the world when it suits him.
Trump has been clear: he wants Venezuela’s oil.
That’s not democracy. That’s imperialism.
January 9, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Maduro was a dictator.
But let's not pretend Trump cares about democracy.
He cozies up to dictators all over the world when it suits him.
Trump has been clear: he wants Venezuela’s oil.
That’s not democracy. That’s imperialism.
But let's not pretend Trump cares about democracy.
He cozies up to dictators all over the world when it suits him.
Trump has been clear: he wants Venezuela’s oil.
That’s not democracy. That’s imperialism.
The Trump administration froze billions of dollars in child care assistance for nearly 340,000 children.
At a time when our child care system is already struggling, this will be a disaster for working parents and their kids.
This illegal order must be rescinded.
At a time when our child care system is already struggling, this will be a disaster for working parents and their kids.
This illegal order must be rescinded.
January 9, 2026 at 4:15 PM
The Trump administration froze billions of dollars in child care assistance for nearly 340,000 children.
At a time when our child care system is already struggling, this will be a disaster for working parents and their kids.
This illegal order must be rescinded.
At a time when our child care system is already struggling, this will be a disaster for working parents and their kids.
This illegal order must be rescinded.
The House did the right thing by extending ACA subsidies and stopping health care costs from exploding for 20 million Americans. The Senate must pass it next.
Short-term relief matters — but long term, we must fix our broken health care system and move toward Medicare for All.
Short-term relief matters — but long term, we must fix our broken health care system and move toward Medicare for All.
Breaking news: More than a dozen House Republicans joined every Democrat to pass a bill extending enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies for three years — the sharpest GOP break with party leadership yet.
House passes bill extending health care subsidies, bucking GOP leaders
Prospects for passage in the Senate are unclear. The enhanced subsidies expired at the end of 2025, driving costs up for millions.
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January 8, 2026 at 11:58 PM
The House did the right thing by extending ACA subsidies and stopping health care costs from exploding for 20 million Americans. The Senate must pass it next.
Short-term relief matters — but long term, we must fix our broken health care system and move toward Medicare for All.
Short-term relief matters — but long term, we must fix our broken health care system and move toward Medicare for All.
Our health care system is collapsing. Housing is unaffordable. 60% of people are living paycheck to paycheck.
Instead of trying to "run" Venezuela, Trump might try to do a better job running the United States.
Instead of trying to "run" Venezuela, Trump might try to do a better job running the United States.
January 6, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Our health care system is collapsing. Housing is unaffordable. 60% of people are living paycheck to paycheck.
Instead of trying to "run" Venezuela, Trump might try to do a better job running the United States.
Instead of trying to "run" Venezuela, Trump might try to do a better job running the United States.
Six reasons why Trump’s attack on Venezuela was very wrong:
January 5, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Six reasons why Trump’s attack on Venezuela was very wrong:
Congratulations to the more than 1,000 Fenway Park workers who won strong wage increases and vital job protections against AI and automation through their new union contract.
These workers make Fenway special. I'm delighted they are finally receiving the respect they deserve.
These workers make Fenway special. I'm delighted they are finally receiving the respect they deserve.
After a year of negotiations, more than 1,000 concession workers at Fenway Park and the neighboring MGM Music Hall secured a new union contract that supporters say provides better wages, clearer staffing protocols, and stronger job protections against automation, such as self-checkout machines.
‘A landmark agreement’: Fenway concession workers ratify new contract with Aramark, citing wage and staffing gains - The Boston Globe
The new agreement caps off a contentious bargaining process that included a three-day strike during a July homestand against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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January 5, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Congratulations to the more than 1,000 Fenway Park workers who won strong wage increases and vital job protections against AI and automation through their new union contract.
These workers make Fenway special. I'm delighted they are finally receiving the respect they deserve.
These workers make Fenway special. I'm delighted they are finally receiving the respect they deserve.
Trump campaigned on an “America First” platform. Now he wants to "run" Venezuela?
60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Health care is collapsing. Housing is unaffordable.
Trump should address these major crises at home and end his illegal military adventurism abroad.
60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Health care is collapsing. Housing is unaffordable.
Trump should address these major crises at home and end his illegal military adventurism abroad.
January 3, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Trump campaigned on an “America First” platform. Now he wants to "run" Venezuela?
60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Health care is collapsing. Housing is unaffordable.
Trump should address these major crises at home and end his illegal military adventurism abroad.
60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Health care is collapsing. Housing is unaffordable.
Trump should address these major crises at home and end his illegal military adventurism abroad.
My statement on President Trump’s actions in Venezuela.
January 3, 2026 at 10:27 PM
My statement on President Trump’s actions in Venezuela.
The Washington Post is wrong. We need Medicare for All.
December 31, 2025 at 8:22 PM
The Washington Post is wrong. We need Medicare for All.
The Washington Post is wrong. We need Medicare for All.
December 31, 2025 at 8:21 PM
The Washington Post is wrong. We need Medicare for All.
Congratulations to the 19 states raising the minimum wage in 2026.
But let’s be clear: a $7.25 federal minimum wage is a national disgrace.
No one who works full-time should live in poverty. We must keep fighting to guarantee all workers a living wage — not starvation wages.
But let’s be clear: a $7.25 federal minimum wage is a national disgrace.
No one who works full-time should live in poverty. We must keep fighting to guarantee all workers a living wage — not starvation wages.
As the federal minimum wage languishes, 20 states are on their way to a $15 wage floor if they haven't reached it already.
19 States To Raise Their Minimum Wage For New Year’s Day 2026
As the federal minimum wage languishes, 20 states are on their way to a $15 wage floor if they haven't reached it already.
www.huffpost.com
December 31, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Congratulations to the 19 states raising the minimum wage in 2026.
But let’s be clear: a $7.25 federal minimum wage is a national disgrace.
No one who works full-time should live in poverty. We must keep fighting to guarantee all workers a living wage — not starvation wages.
But let’s be clear: a $7.25 federal minimum wage is a national disgrace.
No one who works full-time should live in poverty. We must keep fighting to guarantee all workers a living wage — not starvation wages.
The function of AI must not be to make the wealthiest people on Earth — Musk, Bezos, Ellison, Zuckerberg, Gates — even richer.
This revolutionary technology must benefit ALL of humanity, not just the privileged few who own it.
This revolutionary technology must benefit ALL of humanity, not just the privileged few who own it.
December 30, 2025 at 8:40 PM
The function of AI must not be to make the wealthiest people on Earth — Musk, Bezos, Ellison, Zuckerberg, Gates — even richer.
This revolutionary technology must benefit ALL of humanity, not just the privileged few who own it.
This revolutionary technology must benefit ALL of humanity, not just the privileged few who own it.
Since 1975, $79 trillion in wealth has been redistributed from the bottom 90% to the top 1% — a 1% that now owns more wealth than the bottom 93%.
We can respect innovation & entrepreneurship, but we cannot respect the extraordinary greed that now exists.
We need a wealth tax.
We can respect innovation & entrepreneurship, but we cannot respect the extraordinary greed that now exists.
We need a wealth tax.
December 29, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Since 1975, $79 trillion in wealth has been redistributed from the bottom 90% to the top 1% — a 1% that now owns more wealth than the bottom 93%.
We can respect innovation & entrepreneurship, but we cannot respect the extraordinary greed that now exists.
We need a wealth tax.
We can respect innovation & entrepreneurship, but we cannot respect the extraordinary greed that now exists.
We need a wealth tax.
Millions of Americans remain at jobs they hate for one reason: the health insurance they receive. That’s absurd.
Universal health care will give Americans the freedom to choose the work they want without worrying about health care coverage.
Another reason for Medicare for All.
Universal health care will give Americans the freedom to choose the work they want without worrying about health care coverage.
Another reason for Medicare for All.
December 28, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Millions of Americans remain at jobs they hate for one reason: the health insurance they receive. That’s absurd.
Universal health care will give Americans the freedom to choose the work they want without worrying about health care coverage.
Another reason for Medicare for All.
Universal health care will give Americans the freedom to choose the work they want without worrying about health care coverage.
Another reason for Medicare for All.
The RSF militia, backed by the United Arab Emirates, has slaughtered countless civilians in Sudan.
The US keeps selling arms to the UAE despite their support for these crimes. And Trump only cares about cutting deals with the Emiratis.
Enough. No more weapons for war crimes.
The US keeps selling arms to the UAE despite their support for these crimes. And Trump only cares about cutting deals with the Emiratis.
Enough. No more weapons for war crimes.
Opinion | This Is What the Murder of a Whole City Looks Like
www.nytimes.com
December 27, 2025 at 9:09 PM
The RSF militia, backed by the United Arab Emirates, has slaughtered countless civilians in Sudan.
The US keeps selling arms to the UAE despite their support for these crimes. And Trump only cares about cutting deals with the Emiratis.
Enough. No more weapons for war crimes.
The US keeps selling arms to the UAE despite their support for these crimes. And Trump only cares about cutting deals with the Emiratis.
Enough. No more weapons for war crimes.
Our broken child care system can learn a lot from New Mexico - the state that is leading the way in guaranteeing free child care for all.
There is no better rate of return than investing in our children.
The rest of the country should follow New Mexico’s lead.
There is no better rate of return than investing in our children.
The rest of the country should follow New Mexico’s lead.
December 26, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Our broken child care system can learn a lot from New Mexico - the state that is leading the way in guaranteeing free child care for all.
There is no better rate of return than investing in our children.
The rest of the country should follow New Mexico’s lead.
There is no better rate of return than investing in our children.
The rest of the country should follow New Mexico’s lead.
As the year ends, let me thank public school teachers who, under difficult circumstances, are doing their best to educate our kids.
If this country is to flourish, we need the best education system in the world. Let’s fight for a nation where teachers are well-paid & respected.
If this country is to flourish, we need the best education system in the world. Let’s fight for a nation where teachers are well-paid & respected.
December 24, 2025 at 6:23 PM
As the year ends, let me thank public school teachers who, under difficult circumstances, are doing their best to educate our kids.
If this country is to flourish, we need the best education system in the world. Let’s fight for a nation where teachers are well-paid & respected.
If this country is to flourish, we need the best education system in the world. Let’s fight for a nation where teachers are well-paid & respected.