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To 'End the Absurdity' of Wasteful Military Spending, Sanders Introduces Bill to Audit the Pentagon

"The Pentagon and the military industrial complex have been plagued by a massive amount of waste, fraud, and financial mismanagement for decades," said Sen. Bernie Sanders. "That is absolutely unacceptable."
Kenny Stancil, staff writer ·
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) arrives before President Joe Biden addresses a joint session of Congress in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol April 28, 2021 in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Melina Mara-Pool via Getty Images)
Then-President Donald Trump talks to reporters before departing the White House March 22, 2019 in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

'Thuggish and Orwellian Abuses of Power': Dems Demand DOJ End Practice of Spying on Journalists

Andrea Germanos, staff writer ·

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) speaks during the confirmation hearing for Secretary of Energy nominee Jennifer Granholm on January 27, 2021 in Washington, D.C.

Sanders Urges Labor Secretary to Protect Jobless Benefits as GOP Governors Race to Cut Them Off

Jake Johnson, staff writer ·

In this pre-pandemic photo, children eat lunch in the cafeteria at East Brainerd Elementary School in Chattanooga, Tennessee on October 2, 2019. (Photo: The Washington Post via Getty Images)

'We Cannot Go Backwards': Sanders, Omar Lead Push for Free School Meals Bill

Brett Wilkins, staff writer ·

In this photo illustration, the WhatsApp application is displayed on an iPhone on April 6, 2016 in San Anselmo, California. (Photo: Justin Sullivan via Getty Images)

Privacy Champions Urge Passage of 'Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale' Act

Kenny Stancil, staff writer ·

Pedestrians wearing face masks walk past a commercial advertisement billboard of the American multinational financial services corporation and credit card business American Express in Hong Kong.

Senate Democrats Introduce Plan to Force Multinational Corporations to 'Pay Their Fair Share'

"That starts with ending incentives to ship jobs overseas and closing loopholes that allow companies to stash their profits in tax havens."

Jake Johnson, staff writer ·

Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) is calling on President Joe Biden to include recurring payments in the Build Back Better Plan. (PhotoL: Andrew Harnik.AFP via Getty Images)

20 Senate Dems, Sanders Urge Recurring Stimulus Payments in Biden's 'Build Back Better' Plan

"This crisis is far from over, and families deserve certainty that they can put food on the table and keep a roof over their heads."

Brett Wilkins, staff writer ·

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) was one of seven Democratic senators to vote against including a $15 federal minimum wage in the American Rescue Plan. (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

In Thumbs-Down to Sinema, Survey Finds Majority of Arizona Voters Favor $15 Minimum Wage

"The verdict is clear—in Arizona, voting to raise the minimum wage is the smartest political move."

Brett Wilkins, staff writer ·

Democratic Sens. Sherrod Brown (Ohio) and Ron Wyden (Ore.) walk during a break in the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol on February 10, 2021 in Washington, D.C.

'Now Is the Time for Boldness': Senators Urge Biden to Back Recurring Payments for Covid Relief Package

"This crisis is far from over, and families deserve certainty that they can put food on the table and keep a roof over their heads," the 10 members of the Democratic caucus wrote.

Andrea Germanos, staff writer ·

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) speaks with reporters in the Senate subway after a vote in the Capitol on Tuesday, January 26, 2021.

'Inhumane': As CBO Warns Employment Won't Recover Until 2024, GOP Offers Mere 3-Month Extension of Jobless Aid

"Workers who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own shouldn't be constantly worrying that they are going to lose their income overnight."

Jake Johnson, staff writer ·

Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) speaks during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing in Washington,DC on May 5, 2020. (Photo: Andrew Harnik/Pool/AFP via Getty Images)

Rights Advocates Alarmed by US Spy Agency's Purchase of Warrantless Phone Location Data

"Congress must end this lawless practice and require the government to get a warrant for our location data, regardless of its source."

Brett Wilkins, staff writer ·

Republican Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas; center, fist-bumping) and Josh Hawley (Mo., directly behind Cruz) are being urged to resign for their role in inciting the mob that attacked the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. last week. (Photo: Erin Schaff/AFP via Getty Images)

7,000+ Lawyers, Law Students Demand Hawley and Cruz Resign for Inciting 'Violence and Terror'

"Hawley and Cruz directly incited the January 6th insurrection, repeating dangerous and unsubstantiated statements regarding the election and abetting the lawless behavior of President Trump."

Brett Wilkins, staff writer ·

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) heads to the Senate floor of the Capitol building on December 30, 2020 in Washington, DC. McConnell said today the Senate would “begin a process” to consider bigger Covid-19 relief, from the recently passed $600 per person to $2,000. (Photo: Tasos Katopidis/Getty Images)

As New Jobless Figures Show 'Massive Pain on the Eve of the New Year,' Dems Rip McConnell for Stonewalling $2,000 Relief Checks

"It's more than a stimulus check," admonished Rep. Barbara Lee. "It's a survival check." 

Brett Wilkins, staff writer ·

Protesters demand an end to mass surveillance by government agencies. (Photo: Susan Melkisethian/flickr/cc)

Director of National Intelligence Admits Government Used Section 215 to Track Browsing History

After initially denying the practice, Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe admitted the government engaged in activity "that could be characterized" as tracking website visits. 

Brett Wilkins, staff writer ·

A woman checks her cell phone as she waits in line to enter the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C on November 29, 2017 for a hearing on Carpenter v. United States. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

ACLU Sues to Find Out How and Why Federal Agencies Are Accessing Americans' Cell Phone Location Data

"We're suing to bring some much-needed transparency to these disturbing practices," explained one ACLU staff attorney.

Jessica Corbett, staff writer ·