Ken Klippenstein / The InterceptDec 1, 2023
By easing virtually all limits on Israel’s use of the stockpile, Biden could undercut U.S. military preparedness and congressional oversight. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Lindsay Koshgarian / OtherWordsNov 30, 2023
Conservative lawmakers calling for cuts should start with the agency that can’t account for $1.9 trillion — not the programs Americans rely on. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
William Hartung / Responsible StatecraftOct 5, 2023
Over 80 percent of US generals go on to work for weapons manufacturers after they leave the Department of Defense — a new report offers ways to slow that down. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
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Lindsay Koshgarian, Alliyah Lusuegro / OtherWordsSep 21, 2023
More than half of discretionary spending goes to the military. Only a tiny fraction addresses the most urgent threat to our security. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Brett Heinz / Responsible StatecraftAug 2, 2023
When military contractors who receive money from government sales issue buybacks, taxpayer dollars go to shareholders. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Kelley Beaucar Vlahos / Responsible StatecraftJul 14, 2023
As the US gets increasingly involved in Ukraine, Biden calls up reserves to meet a massive goal of 300,000 NATO troops on “high-readiness.” Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Julia Gledhill and William D. Hartung / TomDispatchJun 22, 2023
The department’s budget will almost certainly continue to soar, undoubtedly reaching $1 trillion or more annually within just the next few years. Americans can’t afford to let that happen. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )
Julia Gledhill and William D. Hartung / TomDispatchFeb 15, 2023
Tackling Pentagon waste means battling the big weapons makers and asking more of Congress. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )
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