PREPARED REMARKS: Sanders Confronts Congress’ Silence on Gaza
WASHINGTON, May 8 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today gave remarks on the Senate floor marking 68 days since Israel allowed humanitarian aid into Gaza and calling on the U.S. to end its complicity in the destruction of the Palestinian people. Sanders’ remarks, as prepared for delivery, are below and can be watched HERE: M. President, I want to say
NEWS: Sanders Calls on CBS Owner to Stand Up for First Amendment, Not Surrender to Trump
WASHINGTON, May 7 – As President Trump continues his attempts to intimidate the media and those who are critical of him, Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today warned Paramount Global Chair Shari Redstone not to capitulate
MEDIA ADVISORY: Sanders to Hold Expert Roundtable on Corrupt Crypto Bill
WASHINGTON, May 6 – As the Senate considers legislation that would enrich Trump and his billionaire backers and endanger our financial system, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today announced that he will host a conversation with cryptocurrency experts on Wednesday regarding the GENIUS Act. The discussion will be livestreamed on the senator’s Facebook, X, and YouTube, and through Act.tv. The GENIUS
NEWS: Vermont Delegation Statement on Mohsen Mahdawi’s Release
WASHINGTON, April 30 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Rep. Becca Balint (Vt.-AL) today released the following statement after Judge Geoffrey Crawford ordered the release of Mohsen Mahdawi, who was illegally detained by the Trump administration: “We are relieved that Mohsen Mahdawi was released on bail from ICE detention in Vermont, and that the constitutional right
NEWS: Sanders Statement on Musk Once Again Canceling Lifesaving Ebola Prevention Grant
WASHINGTON, April 30 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today released the following statement about the Trump administration’s decision to cut an Ebola prevention grant to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (Red Cross) that it had canceled, reinstated, and now canceled again. In February, Elon Musk said he had “accidentally canceled” an Ebola prevention grant, but
