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Pentagon Spending Drains the National Budget and Leaves a Big Carbon Bootprint
Congress’s military appropriations will, in all too many ways, cancel out the benefits of its new climate spending.
The West’s Tax Loopholes Render Sanctions on Russian Oligarchs Moot
The U.S. wealth defense industry hasn’t just been helping Russian oligarchs hide their fortunes.
Biden Asks Congress for a Record-Breaking $813 Billion in Military Spending
The military budget request is $100 billion more than was spent at the height of the Cold War, adjusted for inflation.
US Hawks Are Trying to Increase Military Budget — and Use Ukraine as Excuse
The military budget is at a record high, but that's not stopping some lawmakers from pushing for more.
After Pulling COVID Relief, House Passes Package With $782 Billion for Military
The military funding amounts to $29 billion more than Biden originally requested.
One Year in, Biden’s Nuclear Policies Look a Lot Like Trump’s
Biden’s disarmament policy as of now is “not the leadership that can save us from nuclear disaster," say experts.
Are the Motives of War Profiteers Driving Us to the Brink of a New Cold War?
The first Cold War made trillions for the war industry. Profiteers know a new Cold War with China would make many more.
Ocasio-Cortez Slams Congress for “Senselessly” Boosting Defense Budget Each Year
The yearly defense spending authorized by Congress “comes at the cost of our security,” Ocasio-Cortez said.
Barbara Lee Offers Amendment to Reduce Pentagon Budget by $24 Billion
Progressives are sparring with moderates to reduce the Pentagon’s budget as the U.S. exits one of its longest wars.
Up to Half of Pentagon Spending Since 9/11 Has Gone to War Profiteers
A new analysis shows that a large portion of $14 trillion in Pentagon contracts has gone to just five companies.