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AOC: US-Israeli Military Integration Measure “Existential Threat” to Democracy
The measure, known as Section 219, is included in the Pentagon budget bill advancing through Congress.
Smotrich Says US Fighting Iran as Israel Sits Back Is “Best for Us”
The Pentagon, meanwhile, has requested a $1.5 trillion budget for 2027 in part to support the war efforts.
Hegseth: “Greatest Threat” to US Would Be Failing to Give Pentagon $1.5T Budget
Over half of the Pentagon’s budget annually goes toward private contractors, like Palantir.
US’s Own Intelligence Finds Further Strikes on Iran Are Futile, Report Says
The recent round of strikes has killed dozens in Iran and destroyed key civilian infrastructure.
House Committee Blocks Push to Strip Pentagon Bill of Israel Integration Measure
Pro-Israel lawmakers are seeking to integrate the US military with Israel’s while it’s still committing genocide.
Pentagon Slashed Civilian Harm Reduction Staff and Is Instead Using AI
CENTCOM, which oversees the war in Iran, has had its civilian harm reduction team slashed from 10 people to just one.
Internal Estimates Put Iran War Cost Near $100 Billion, Reports Say
The Pentagon's estimate varies drastically from the $30 billion figure stated publicly by the Trump administration.
Senators Block Pentagon Bill Over Iran War and US-Israeli Military Integration
The Trump administration’s broader proposal requests nearly $1.5 trillion in total military-related spending for 2027.
Jeffries Says He’s Voting Against Measure to Cut Aid to Israel by $3.3 Billion
The Democratic leader claimed there are “more decisive ways” to achieve change with regard to Netanyahu.
Senators Urge Colleagues to Block NDAA Until Pro-Israel Provisions Are Debated
A provision to greatly expand the US’s military coordination with Israel was quietly added to the bill this year.