Tag: Secretary of Defense
The collapse of Michèle Flournoy’s hopes for the top Pentagon job...
War preparations that increase the likelihood of war may excite laptop warriors. But the militarism they promote is madness nonetheless.
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Bernie Sanders slams Congress for claiming ‘no money’ for housing and healthcare while approving...
The senator criticizes lawmakers for prioritizing the military-industrial complex over working families as the Senate advances a near $1 trillion defense budget.
Mitch McConnell and Tommy Tuberville gave Democrats the blueprint for anti-Trump opposition
Democrats can stymie a significant chunk of his legislative agenda if they’re willing to commit to four years of steadfast opposition.
GOP-led states risk leaving 10 million children hungry by rejecting $1.14 billion summer food...
Twelve Republican-led states face a January 1 deadline to join the Summer EBT program, a lifeline for millions of hungry kids, as advocates urge governors to act amid rising food insecurity and economic challenges.
How billionaires have sidestepped a tax aimed at the rich
Lawmakers created a new type of Medicare tax to capture the kinds of income the rich often enjoy, but a host of billionaires have managed to avoid paying it.
Palestinian families sue US over arms transfers to Israel amid alleged rights abuses
Lawsuit claims U.S. violates domestic and international law by funding Israeli military accused of gross human rights violations.