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Military Industrial Complex

Yes to 'Department of War' name change

This week in The Bunker: DOD's emphasis on style over substance; intruders invade an atomic US base; and more

Ratcliffe Gabbard
Middle East

Trump's use and misuse of Iran intel

We're once again exploring a world where intelligence is shaped to fit a policy, not inform it

Lobby Horse
QiOSK

How the weapons industry pushed Trump toward war with Iran

The president watched a lot of Fox News, which was dominated by defense contractor voices advocating US strikes

Trump Netanyahu
Military Industrial Complex

Polls: Americans don't support Trump's war on Iran

The president tapped into mass distrust of the Military Industrial Complex to win re-election, which remains true in recent surveys

Tim Kaine
QiOSK

Senate vote to exert war powers over Trump fails

The resolution would have blocked the president from launching more unprovoked attacks on Iran

Pete Hegseth Iran Bombings CNN Pentagon
QiOSK

Trump: Question the strikes = demeaning the troops

Admin officials say media should apologize to USAF pilots for questioning efficacy of the Iran bombing