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Newsom Blasts Trump Admin for Celebrating High Gas Prices After Hassett Remark
politics16 days ago

Newsom Blasts Trump Admin for Celebrating High Gas Prices After Hassett Remark

California Gov. Gavin Newsom accused the Trump administration of “celebrating” Americans paying more for gas after Chief Economist Kevin Hassett suggested rising credit-card spending, citing AAA data that the national average is about $4.54 per gallon and California averages around $6 per gallon (with some areas higher). The rhetoric drew in critics like Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, who argued that higher spending benefits banks and harms working people.

via Yahoo|
#bernie-sanders#gas-prices#gavin-newsom
Democrats Move to Block Israeli Arms as Gaza War Sparks Rift
politics1 month ago

Democrats Move to Block Israeli Arms as Gaza War Sparks Rift

Senate Democrats pushed non-binding resolutions to block Israeli arms transfers after anger over Gaza fighting and the broader Iran conflict; a bulldozer-blocking measure drew about 40 Democratic votes, while a 1,000-pound bombs measure failed 36–63. High-profile supporters included Cory Booker, Mark Kelly, and Ruben Gallego; several party leaders, including Schumer, opposed the measures, underscoring growing unease within the party about U.S. arms support for Israel.

via The Intercept|
#arms-sales#bernie-sanders#iran-war
Sanders pushes to block nearly $447 million in U.S. weapons sales to Israel
politics1 month ago

Sanders pushes to block nearly $447 million in U.S. weapons sales to Israel

Sen. Bernie Sanders introduces two Senate resolutions to halt a $151.8 million bombs sale and a $295 million bulldozers sale to Israel, testing Democratic support amid scrutiny of Netanyahu's government and progressive pressure; past attempts have failed in a Republican-led Senate, but the vote could signal Democrats' stance on U.S. arms sales to Israel.

via The Guardian|
#aipac#bernie-sanders#israel
Kevin Lee Fires Back at Chiesa, Recounts Trump Snub and Bernie Moment
sports1 month ago

Kevin Lee Fires Back at Chiesa, Recounts Trump Snub and Bernie Moment

Kevin Lee claims Michael Chiesa tried to push for a rematch backstage before Chiesa’s retirement, contrasts Chiesa’s celebratory UFC send-off with his own subdued final appearance, and recounts a 2019 Madison Square Garden head-kick KO that drew Donald Trump’s attendance and led to a later Bernie Sanders appearance, arguing politics, not the Chiesa fight, cost him standing with the UFC.

via MMA Fighting|
#bernie-sanders#kevin-lee#michael-chiesa
Lawmakers push data-center pause to push AI rules
technology2 months ago

Lawmakers push data-center pause to push AI rules

Sen. Bernie Sanders plans to introduce legislation to block the construction of new data centers until Congress passes regulations on artificial intelligence, a move aimed at pressuring a stalled AI regulatory process. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is expected to back a similar plan, signaling a leftward push on tech policy as public skepticism about AI grows and lawmakers weigh how to curb industry influence ahead of elections.

via The Washington Post|
#alexandria-ocasio-cortez#artificial-intelligence#bernie-sanders
politics2 months ago

Progressives push national pause on new data centers to curb energy and water use

A growing bloc of progressives on Capitol Hill is backing a nationwide moratorium on new data centers to slow energy and water use, with Sen. Bernie Sanders leading and Rep. Pramila Jayapal rallying behind it; supporters say a pause would let regulators catch up as the White House pushes AI growth, while Democrats across the spectrum warn it could hurt competitiveness, with local and state moves (New York, Denver) and mixed public opinion shaping the debate.

via Politico|
#bernie-sanders#data-centers#energy-consumption
politics2 months ago

California Wealth Tax Poll: Narrow Support, Major Headwinds

A POLITICO-Berkeley poll finds California voters are inclined to support a one-time 5% wealth tax on ultrawealthy residents (50% yes, 28% no; undecideds lean yes), but concerns about the tax’s effectiveness, potential out-migration, lost revenue, and middle-class tax hikes leave the measure on a knife’s edge as a costly, highly competitive campaign approaches.

via Politico|
#bernie-sanders#california#gavin-newsom
Sanders Cites Trump's Past War Skepticism as He Questions New Iran Strikes
politics2 months ago

Sanders Cites Trump's Past War Skepticism as He Questions New Iran Strikes

Sen. Bernie Sanders praised a past Trump critique of U.S. wars in the Middle East, sharing a clip of Trump opposing broader foreign engagements, even as Trump authorized strikes on Iran. The piece notes the irony of Trump’s MAGA-era stance shifting toward military action, cites costs such as $8 trillion spent in the region, a roughly $120 billion initial strike price, and estimates up to about $210 billion overall, and highlights social-media reactions that supported Sanders’ appeal to scrutinize foreign interventions and focus on domestic priorities like infrastructure.

via HuffPost|
#bernie-sanders#donald-trump#iran
politics3 months ago

Sanders rallies in California to push a wealth tax amid ballot fight

Sen. Bernie Sanders headlined a Los Angeles rally backing a proposed California wealth tax on billionaire assets—an initiative that could reach November’s ballot—pitting Sanders against Gov. Gavin Newsom and major business groups. The SEIU-UHW-backed measure would impose a one-time 5% tax on billionaire wealth to fund public services, but opponents warn it could drive wealthy residents away and reduce state revenue, a dynamic fueling a broader Democratic debate as Morello performed and protesters urged action.

via Politico|
#bernie-sanders#billionaires#california
Sanders pushes California billionaire wealth tax amid heated debate
politics3 months ago

Sanders pushes California billionaire wealth tax amid heated debate

Bernie Sanders urged California voters to approve a one-time 5% wealth tax on assets above $1 billion to offset federal health and education cuts, arguing it would curb oligarchic power and reinforce democracy. The proposal, backed by SEIU-UHW, faces strong opposition from Gov. Gavin Newsom and tech leaders like Sergey Brin who are funding countermeasures. Organizers are gathering signatures to put the measure on the November ballot; if approved, the tax would retroactively apply to wealth in 2025 and affect about 200 residents, with the nonpartisan LAO noting potential tens of billions in revenue but significant uncertainty if wealthy residents depart. A January poll shows about 48% support, 38% oppose, and 14% undecided, underscoring the proposal’s political risk in deep-blue California.

via The Guardian|
#bernie-sanders#billionaires#california
California weighs a billionaire tax to stabilize Medicaid amid federal cuts
health3 months ago

California weighs a billionaire tax to stabilize Medicaid amid federal cuts

California debates a one-time 5% tax on assets over $1 billion to cover Medi-Cal costs lost to federal Medicaid cuts (OBBBA), while opponents warn it could drive billionaires out and weaken the economy; supporters view it as a needed fix for wealth inequality, with signature drives and a high-stakes November vote amid a broader political and business backlash.

via Al Jazeera|
#bernie-sanders#billionaire-tax#california
NIH Director Refutes RFK Jr.'s Autism-Vaccine Claims at Senate Hearing
politics3 months ago

NIH Director Refutes RFK Jr.'s Autism-Vaccine Claims at Senate Hearing

At a Senate hearing, NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya testified that vaccines do not cause autism, saying he has not seen any study proving a single vaccine triggers autism — a stance that contrasts with HHS Secretary RFK Jr.'s anti-vax positions and his overhaul of autism-research panels. Bhattacharya also emphasized that vaccines remain the best tool to address measles outbreaks.

via The Daily Beast|
#autism#bernie-sanders#national-institutes-of-health