Bernie Sanders

Also known as: Senator Bernie Sanders

Senator who called out use of Islamophobia against Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in 2026 Michigan race.

2026-06-282026-10-27

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October 2026
26 OctJoy Online
… his own: “I’ll be Senator Mohamed to you, bro.” He also said: “They think that by pointing at my name and my faith, that somehow you’re going to ignore the fact that you can’t afford your gas or your groceries, can’t see a doctor.” Appearing alongside him, Senator Bernie Sanders …
Trump faces backlash after invoking 9/11 in verbal assault on El-Sayed
26 OctJoy Online
… Progressive Senator Bernie Sanders, meanwhile, congratulated Lula’s “extraordinary re-election victory”, saying the Brazilian president has “stood up” for workers and democracy and will continue to do so for the next four years. …
World reacts to Lula’s victory in Brazil’s presidential election
September 2026
23 SeptJoy Online
… Senator Bernie Sanders wrote on X this week: “For the sake of all humanity, Trump and Xi must negotiate a treaty NOW to pause AI and ban superintelligence before it’s too late.” Trump’s former White House advisor Steve Bannon and some Republicans in Congress have also warned abou …
White House to roll out the red carpet for historic Xi Jinping visit
17 SeptJoy Online
… Some, such as left-wing Senator Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon, a former adviser of US President Donald Trump, are calling for stronger government oversight. …
King Charles warns of ‘existential danger’ of AI falling into wrong hands
17 SeptJoy Online
… Some, such as left-wing Senator Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon, a former adviser of US President Donald Trump, are calling for stronger government oversight. …
King Charles warns of ‘existential danger’ of AI falling into wrong hands
15 SeptJoy Online
… And there are numerous legislative proposals already on Capitol Hill that are designed to address AI safety, ranging from independent reviews, to a federal “kill switch”, to a total moratorium on data centres proposed by Senator Bernie Sanders. …
AI regulation faces political deadlock as calls grow for Congress to act
13 SeptJoy Online
… Federal legislation co-sponsored this month by left-wing Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, known as the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act, would impose a temporary pause in advanced AI development. …
Dramatic insider warnings over AI fall flat with some in Silicon Valley
August 2026
5 AugJoy Online
… He’s been endorsed by leading left-wing politicians such as Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and New York City congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. …
Michigan Democrats locked in tight battle to earn Senate nomination in crucial seat
July 2026
9 JulJoy Online
… Endorsements from two liberal leaders, Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, bolstered his candidacy. …
Democrat Graham Platner suspends campaign for key US Senate race after assault allegation
June 2026
28 JunJoy Online
… Prominent left-wing US senator Bernie Sanders was among those criticising Apple’s move on Thursday – writing in a post on X that it amounted to “corporate greed”. …
Tech firms are blaming AI for mega device and console price rises

World & Region

Trump invokes 9/11 in attack on Muslim Senate candidate in Michigan

The News

US President Donald Trump faced backlash after invoking 9/11 and calling Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed a "jihadist" at a Michigan rally, suggesting he would need to pass through a metal detector before entering the Senate. Critics condemned the remarks as Islamophobic, while El-Sayed responded by emphasizing economic issues and Senator Bernie Sanders called out the use of Islamophobia against him.

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Yesterday

Trump invokes 9/11 in attack on Muslim Senate candidate in Michigan
US President Donald Trump faced backlash after invoking 9/11 and calling Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed a "jihadist" at a Michigan rally, suggesting he would need to pass through a metal detector before entering the Senate. Critics condemned the remarks as Islamophobic, while El-Sayed responded by emphasizing economic issues and Senator Bernie Sanders called out the use of Islamophobia against him.
12 hours ago · Joy Online →
Lula defeats Bolsonaro in Brazil presidential election runoff
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has secured a fourth nonconsecutive term, defeating right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a runoff. Bolsonaro has called for the vote to be annulled over a two-hour voting extension granted by the Supreme Court, despite both candidates having requested additional voting time.
20 hours ago · Joy Online →

Wednesday 23 September

Trump hosts Xi Jinping state visit amid trade tensions
US President Donald Trump will host Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Washington this week, with AI, trade, and Taiwan on the agenda. Xi's visit marks his first state visit to the US in nearly a decade and occurs as a US-China trade agreement set to expire in November is expected to be discussed.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 17 September

King Charles warns of existential AI risks if misused
King Charles has warned AI executives of the "existential dangers" posed by the technology falling into the wrong hands at a summit he convened at Dumfries House to discuss how AI can benefit society. Attendees included the UK's AI Minister, the Pope's advisor, and representatives from Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
King Charles warns of existential dangers from AI misuse
King Charles has warned AI executives at a summit in Scotland of the "existential dangers" posed by the technology falling into the wrong hands, calling for the industry to ensure AI remains in service of humanity. The summit, which included participants from AI giants such as Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic, and the UK's AI Minister, is considering how to develop shared principles to guide AI's future application.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 15 September

US Congress unlikely to pass AI regulation amid political deadlock
President Trump has dismissed concerns about AI safety as a hoax and argues that strong presidential leadership is the only "guardrails" needed, effectively blocking Republican support for new AI regulation. Senior Democrats and AI leaders are calling for safeguards, but with Republicans controlling both chambers and Trump opposed to government controls, new safety legislation is unlikely in the near term.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 13 September

AI researcher warns of existential risks, Silicon Valley skeptical
Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon resigned Tuesday, saying AI developers are "gambling with our lives" by building potentially superhuman systems. While other AI insiders have echoed safety concerns, some Silicon Valley executives and investors have reacted with skepticism, with Anthropic and OpenAI reportedly preparing major IPOs.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 5 August

Michigan Democrats compete for crucial Senate seat nomination
Two Michigan Democrats are in a tight battle for the party's Senate nomination in a seat the party views as pivotal to retaking the upper chamber in November's midterms. Left-wing insurgent Abdul El-Sayed is slightly ahead of establishment-backed congresswoman Haley Stevens with more than 90% of votes counted, with the primary underscoring party divisions over ties to Israel and grassroots frustration with Washington.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 9 July

US Democrat suspends Senate campaign after assault allegation
Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for US Senate in Maine, suspended his campaign following a sexual assault accusation and pressure from party leaders to withdraw. Platner denies the allegation and says he will officially drop out only after a transparent replacement process is secured.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 28 June

Tech firms raise device prices, cite AI-driven chip costs
Apple and Microsoft have raised prices on devices and consoles years old, blaming increased demand for chips from AI data centres. Apple raised tablet and laptop prices by nearly 20%, while Microsoft is raising Xbox Series S and X console prices by at least $100 from August, marking its third increase in just over a year.
28 June 2026 · Joy Online →