Military Industrial Complex Surprise! Congress likely to hide defense spending in new Ukraine aid bill Lawmakers are planning to dodge caps on the Pentagon budget by adding billions for the military in ‘emergency’ legislation.Connor EcholsJune 06, 2023
Military Industrial Complex GOP plans to cut defense suddenly lost in debt ceiling debate Republicans are adamant about reducing spending, but earlier calls to trim the Pentagon's share of the budget have disappeared. Why?Blaise MalleyMay 16, 2023
Military Industrial Complex Getting the defense budget right: A (real) grand total, over $1.4 trillion Laying it out in graph form shows past and present gimmicks used to manipulate the public's perception of what is considered 'defense.' Andrew CockburnMay 07, 2023
Military Industrial Complex SecDef Austin calls on Congress to end wasteful ‘wish list’ gimmick Experts say ‘unfunded priorities lists’ drive up spending, hurt transparency, and undermine civilian control of the military.Connor EcholsMarch 29, 2023
Military Industrial Complex GOP Rep. Mike Rogers: Pentagon budget cuts are on the table But Republicans and Democrats on the committee may have somewhat different ideas about what to put on the chopping block.Connor EcholsFebruary 03, 2023
Military Industrial Complex GOP won't bird-dog defense budget with these hawks at the helm Speaker McCarthy may have promised to cut defense spending, but his early actions suggest that he has little interest in rocking the boat.Connor EcholsJanuary 11, 2023