Sanders warns billionaire influence, backs progressive Senate hopefuls
Senator Bernie Sanders warned that billionaire contributions could sway key Senate races in the 2026 midterm elections while praising progressive candidates. Earlier, he said the war in Iran is illegal, urged negotiations and called for a single-payer health system. He also told CBS that the Democratic establishment was nervous as anti-establishment candidates kept winning, citing voter frustration over cost-of-living pressures and the lack of universal health care.