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JD Vance Jokes About US Vessel Strikes: “I Wouldn’t Go Fishing Right Now”
Critics noted his remark seems to further the notion that the US is targeting civilians.
House-Passed Bill Would Let Pentagon Send Private Military Contractors to Border
Experts warn that if such a provision were enshrined into law, it might be difficult to roll back.
Senators: Pentagon Has Not Given “Any” Justification for Caribbean Boat Strike
“There is no evidence — none — that this strike was conducted in self-defense,” said Sen. Jack Reed.
House Passes Repeal of 1991, 2002 Iraq War Authorizations in Bipartisan Vote
Antiwar advocates have long called for the AUMFs to be repealed.
Pentagon Plan Would Create Standing Military Force to Put Down “Civil Unrest”
The Trump administration is reportedly considering a plan to put troops on standby to deploy in as little as an hour.
Trump Orders Use of Military Force Against Drug Cartels in Latin America
Mexico’s president swiftly condemned the order, saying the entry of US troops into Mexico is “absolutely ruled out.”
Only 6 Vote for House Legislation to Nix $500M in Military Funding to Israel
The amendment targeted a small portion of the $830 billion in Pentagon funding passed last week.
5 House Democrats Join Most Republicans to Pass $832 Billion Military Bill
"If we want to actually cut spending, this is a good spot to start,” said Pramila Jayapal, who voted against the bill.
Pentagon Signs Contract With Musk’s AI After It Called Itself “MechaHitler”
The AI bot praised Adolf Hitler as the best figure to combat “vile anti-white hate.”
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.