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Military Industrial Complex

Critics slam idea to create US combatant command for robots

Lawmakers want a central HQ for AI and robotics but experts know this means more Pentagon bloat and mission creep, with no benefit to military readiness

Half of House Dems vote to end US aid to Israel
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Half of House Dems vote to end US aid to Israel

A slim majority of voting Democrats defied leader Jeffries, backing failed Massie amendment to cut $3.3 billion

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Washington Politics

Can Dems harness Iran war anger to sink Trump’s military budget?

Senate blocked defense bill Monday amid frustration with administration's return to war and lack of transparency

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Military Industrial Complex

Trump acquired at least $10 million in defense stocks last year

The president's portfolio kept accumulating shares in companies — like Palantir and Lockheed Martin — that were benefiting directly from his global military escalations

Rahm Emanuel
Washington Politics

Eying 2028, Rahm Emanuel test drives tough love message in Israel

Critics say the Tel Aviv speech was more about managing a Democratic base that is quite all done with the 'special relationship'

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Military Industrial Complex

Five outrageous ways defense contractors have buttered up Trump

The weapons industry loves greasing the skids with gifts. This administration is no exception.