The Vermont senator called the current economic landscape “much worse” than the Gilded Age.
WASHINGTON, June 8, 2026 – Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, is not backing down from government-control of big Artificial Intelligence firms, though key details remain missing.
Sanders reiterated his calls for public ownership of AI companies at an event Monday hosted by the National Press Club.
Omnibus measure would pause new large-scale projects, create new utility rate classes and require community benefits.
DOJ is also looking to remove its requirement that EchoStar operate a mobile network, a remnant of the T-Mobile-Sprint merger.
The Department of Housing and Urban development would cover up to the lowest cost broadband plan available in the area.
The company is seeking federal approval to discontinue legacy voice service and preempt state rules blocking the transition.
