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Sanders Slams Pentagon After Report Finds Agency Lacks Basic Fraud Avoidance
The agency’s lack of simple fraud prevention exists despite the defense industry being rife with fraud.
Biden Peddles the Myth That Spending More on Weapons Is Good for the Economy
The Pentagon’s annual budget is more than 20 times what the US now invests per year to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Tlaib Unveils Bill Aimed at Stopping Congress Members From War Profiteering
Lawmakers should not stand to profit from war and military actions, Tlaib said.
Biden Admits Yemen Airstrikes Aren’t “Working” But Vows to Continue Them Anyway
“Well, when you say ‘working,’ are they stopping the Houthis? No. Are they going to continue? Yes,” he said.
With 70 Percent of Gaza Homes Destroyed, Biden Approves $147M Israel Arms Sale
As many as 80 percent of buildings in northern Gaza have been destroyed, a recent analysis found.
Poll Suggests Biden Could Win Support in Key Swing State If He Backs Ceasefire
Polls have found that Biden is trailing far behind Trump in Michigan, a key swing state.
40 Percent of Bombs Israel Has Used on Gaza Are Type That Boost Civilian Harm
Israel has been making extensive use of unguided bombs, which lack precision technology.
Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez Vote Against Record $886 Billion for Military Spending
The U.S. is hurtling toward a trillion-dollar-a-year military budget, progressive advocates warned.
Senate Passes $886 Billion Military Bill That Extends Mass Spying Authorization
The Congressional Progressive Caucus leadership is calling for a "no" vote as the measure heads to the House.
Israel Used 22,000 US-Provided Bombs on Gaza in Just Six Weeks, Report Reveals
With extensive help from the U.S., at least 18,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israel’s assault on Gaza.