Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., departs following a classified briefing on President Donald Trump's directed strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities last weekend, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, June 26, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., is bringing his national speaking tour to Wheeling.

According to Sanders’ website, he will hold a leg of his “Fighting Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here” tour Aug. 8 at the Capitol Theatre. Doors open at the theatre at 3:30 p.m., with his speaking program starting at 6 p.m.

Those wanting to RSVP for the event can click here to register on Sanders’ site.

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