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Europe Puts Social Programs on Chopping Block to Appease Trump on NATO Funding
Fawning for Trump’s favor, European leaders are ramping up military spending at the expense of public benefits.
Israel’s Bombs Have Stopped Falling, But Iranians Still Face an Uncertain Future
As the dust settles, Iranians tend the wounded and mourn the dead, attempting to chart a way forward.
Netanyahu and Trump Will Discuss How to “Capitalize” on Their Attacks on Iran
Meanwhile, Israel’s war on Gaza has killed at least 56,000 Palestinians, with daily violence only increasing.
Militarists Are Carrying the Day in the Battle Between Welfare and Warfare
As budget cuts threaten to harm the rest of us, distorted spending priorities are making arms producers stronger.
GOP and Fetterman Block Senate War Powers Resolution Opposing US Attacks on Iran
“It is beyond absurd that we continue to finance Israel's wars,” said Bernie Sanders on the Senate floor.
Internet Access Is a Lifeline for Us in Gaza — So Israel Attacked It
Communications blackouts aren’t accidental. They’re strategy. They’re the tool Israel uses to try to erase us quietly.
Democrats Unveil War Powers Resolution That Gives Trump Leeway to Bomb Iran
“This Resolution has a loophole so big you could fly a B-2 through it,” one advocacy group said.
It’s Time to Put an End to the US-Israeli Fantasy of Regime Change in Iran
Iranians have been firm against regime change imposed by bombs, invasions, or exiles with microphones and no mandates.
NATO Members Agree to Raise Military Spending to Meet Trump’s Demands
Richard Seymour describes Trump as moving toward “more instrumental and crudely material, transactional politics.”
Iran Cuts Ties With IAEA, Accusing It of Enabling US Airstrikes
The Trump administration cited findings from the International Atomic Energy Agency to justify its attacks.