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Democrats File Bill to Abolish “Flagrantly” Wasteful Trump-Formed Space Force
Progressives criticize the Space Force for contributing to the militarization of space.
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.
Corporate America Cashed In on the Post-9/11 Pentagon Spending Surge
Companies benefiting from the buildup of the past 20 years include logistics and construction firms like Kellogg.
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.
Investigations Find No Proof of Bombs in Car Targeted by US Drone in Afghanistan
U.S. airstrikes have killed up to 48,000 civilians during the so-called “war on terror.”
More Than 750 US Military Bases Remain Around the World
Unless these bases are dismantled, the U.S.'s imperial role on this planet will spell disaster in the years to come.
Pentagon Will Require Military Personnel to Get COVID Vaccinations by Next Month
Every active duty military member will have to be vaccinated by mid-September, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.
Biden’s First Pentagon Budget Is One of the Highest Since World War II. Why?
Initiatives on rebuilding domestic infrastructure and combating climate change would do far more to keep people safe.
Sanders Unveils Bill to Force Pentagon to Pass Audit, Citing “Fraud” and “Waste”
Despite receiving over half of the discretionary budget, the Pentagon hasn't passed a single audit in 30 years.