Sanders and AOC urge masks for upcoming rallies

Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will hold "Fighting Oligarchy" rallies in Denver and Las Vegas next week. They are advising attendees to wear masks, despite the events being outdoors, which has sparked mixed reactions online. The mask guidance comes five years after the COVID-19 pandemic, raising questions about its necessity. Previous events in Michigan and Wisconsin operated like traditional rallies without such precautions. The Democratic National Committee is also organizing town halls in Republican-held districts, responding to disruptions at GOP events. The National Republican Congressional Committee criticized these protests as staged, while Democrats emphasize the need for constituents to be heard.