Washington Politics
Voters: The military makes us feel safe but not sure it's worth a trillion
Americans don't see massive Pentagon spending as the key to ensuring their security, according to new polls
July 15, 2026
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Military Industrial Complex
Congress loves to buy failed jets and ships then make your kids pay
Taxpayers are now contending with the crashing “bow wave” of defense spending that started growing around the turn of the century while simultaneously creating a new one
June 22, 2026
Washington Politics
Unpopularity of war puts $1.5 trillion defense budget in crosshairs
Democratic lawmakers launch opening salvo into what is expected to be a contentious NDAA process
June 22, 2026
Military Industrial Complex
Don't fall for it: Congress must reject the $1.5 trillion war budget
Trump is using a classic negotiating tactic to pave the way for historically high military spending
May 20, 2026
Military Industrial Complex
Attack sub USS Boise scuttled after only one patrol in 11 years
It's been docked for repairs for a decade, costing the taxpayer $800 million — a poster child for the Navy’s procurement issues
April 20, 2026
Military Industrial Complex
Today's 'Arrogance of Power' meets the ghost of J. William Fulbright
The Arkansas senator's words warning against the perils of Washington’s ‘war fever’ in 1966 are more prescient than ever. Are we listening?
March 09, 2026
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