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Trump Is Either Lying or Out of the Loop on Afghanistan. Both Are Bad.
The “Did Donald Know” question squatting atop this situation is every bit as bewildering as the man himself.
60+ Groups Demand Senate Pass Amendment to Slash Pentagon Budget by $74 Billion
The amendment would redirect the $74 billion in savings toward funding health care, education, jobs and housing.
Iran Issues Arrest Warrant for Trump Over Suleimani Assassination
Suleimani's January killing by a U.S. drone strike was condemned at the time as a violation of international law.
Sanders Unveils Amendment to Slash Pentagon Budget by $74 Billion
The Pentagon budget is higher than the next 11 nations combined and represents over half of U.S. discretionary spending.
We Must Defund Militarization From the Local Police to the Pentagon
Renaming military bases that honor white supremacists is an empty gesture if it's tied to increasing military budgets.
Barbara Lee Unveils Plan to Cut Up to $350 Billion From Pentagon
Lee's office noted that the Pentagon's budget for fiscal year 2020 -- $738 billion -- was the “largest on record.”
As Trump Threatens to Send Military Into Cities, Some GIs Refuse to Comply
Two National Guardsmen spoke to Truthout on the condition of anonymity about why they’re refusing orders.
Trump Boosts Nuclear Weapons Spending, Fueling a New Arms Race
Two reports highlight the soaring cost of nuclear weapons and the dangers of U.S. nuclear policy under Trump.
Billions for Defense Contractor Hidden in New House COVID Relief Bill
The HEROES Act includes a section that funnels money to defense and intelligence companies and their top executives.
COVID Isn’t a “Peacemaker.” Expect the Pentagon to Modify Warfare — Not End It.
After the pandemic, talk of “ending” this country’s forever wars may merely be an exercise in semantics.