FOUND: 7 - What They Never Told You

Bernie Sanders Says 'The Billionaires Must Pay Their Fair Share' as He Pushes 5% Wealth Tax to Raise $4.4 Trillion

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) renewed his call for a federal wealth tax, arguing that taxing the nation’s richest Americans would help finance sweeping social programs aimed at supporting working families.

Benzinga · Aug 2

Upheaval in Maine and another 100-day campaign - can Democrats pull it off?

Troy Jackson gained the party nomination for Senate, but now he needs to consolidate support to take on Susan Collins

The Guardian - US · Aug 1

Elections Ballotpedia is covering in August 2026

In August 2026, Ballotpedia is tracking 4089 elections across 27 states. These include 15 statewide elections, two territory-wide elections, 517 special elections held to fill vacancies in 19 states, as well as one recall election in Oregon.

Ballotpedia · Jul 31

A government fund of AI stocks to benefit all Americans is a good idea, but hard to pull off

Creating a government fund to own AI stock and benefit all Americans would require many hard choices.

The Conversation · Jul 30

Bernie Sanders Says Politicians Told Not to 'Antagonize' Big Money Interests: 'When You Take on Crypto...'

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) said on Wednesday that the cryptocurrency companies are lobbying Congress to pass what he called the "corrupt" Clarity Act as payback for their election-season political spending.

Benzinga · Jul 30

Bernie Sanders Challenges Elon Musk's 'Money Won't Matter' Claim With 5% Wealth Tax Demand

Bernie Sanders criticises Elon Musk's AI predictions, urging him to support a wealth tax if he believes money will be obsolete by 2036. The debate highlights ongoing tensions over billionaire wealth.

International Business Times UK · Jul 30

Senate Panel Votes Thursday on a CDC Director Who Would Inherit the Worst Measles Year Since 1991

The Senate HELP Committee votes Thursday on Erica Schwartz for CDC director. She would inherit record measles cases and a nine-state outbreak.

Medical Daily · Jul 29

Bernie Sanders Says '60% of Our People Live Paycheck to Paycheck,' Pushes Back on Trump's 'Amazing Economy' Claim: 'God Help Us'

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) pushed back against President Donald Trump’s optimistic assessment of the U.S. economy, arguing that millions of Americans continue to struggle with rising living costs, inadequate health coverage and housing insecurity.

Benzinga · Jul 29

Bernie Sanders Asks Elon Musk to Back a 5% Wealth Tax if He Truly Believes 'Money Won't Matter' in 2036

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Tuesday challenged Elon Musk to support a 5% tax on billionaires’ wealth if the Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Space Exploration Technologies Corp (NASDAQ:SPCX) CEO truly believed “money won’t matter” in 2036.

Benzinga · Jul 29

Contentious Democratic Senate contest dominates Michigan’s primary season

Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary has been among the most contentious elections so far this year.  With a week to go until the Aug. 4 primary, the matchup that pits Rep. Haley Stevens and former Wayne County public health official Abdul El-Sayed highlights the ongoing tension between the party’s moderate and…

Roll Call · Jul 28