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The Average US Taxpayer Spent $4,049 on War and Weapons Last Year
For 50 days out of a year, an average US worker’s income taxes were wholly paid toward militarism.
Trump Reportedly Agreed to Include Lebanon in Ceasefire But Lied About It Anyway
The death toll from Israel’s massive, 10-minute blitz on Lebanon on Wednesday has surpassed 300 people.
CDC Head Blocks Release of Findings Showing Strong COVID Vax Effectiveness
The report detailed how adults receiving COVID-19 vaccines saw hospitalization rates drop by 55 percent.
Pentagon Reportedly Threatened First American Pope for Criticizing Trump
The pope is not likely to visit the US under Trump’s presidency due to the threat, reports said.
Republicans Block Democrats’ Pro Forma Session Effort to End Trump’s War in Iran
“The threats of total annihilation” by Trump against Iran “were beyond the pale,” Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland said.
Ceasefire Confusion Grows as Trump Threatens Renewed Start to Iran War
Karoline Leavitt denied Strait of Hormuz closure reports, but demanded it be “immediately” reopened in the same presser.
Trump Budget Proposal Shreds Health and Food Programs to Feed the War Machine
“His priorities are clear: He does not care about us,” says health care advocate Deborah Weinstein.
Polling Data Spells Potential Disaster for Republicans in the Midterms
Much of the poor polling for Trump is due in large part to the joint US-Israeli war against Iran.
Hours Into Ceasefire, Hegseth Demands Iran Hand Over Uranium or US Will Seize It
Netanyahu said Iran must accede or face “renewed fighting,” just hours after the ceasefire went into effect.
Bondi House Testimony Likely Delayed as DOJ Claims Subpoena No Longer Applies
“Our bipartisan subpoena is to Pam Bondi, whether she is the Attorney General or not,” Rep. Robert Garcia said.