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Elbridge Colby and the Return of Republican Realism

Alexander Zaitchik / Truthdig and Drop Site News Jan 8, 2025 The leading theorist of America First foreign policy has his work cut out for him. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Editorial Cartoons

Pete Hesgeth’s New Office

Christopher Weyant Dec 9, 2024 Dig deeper

Health & Wellness

Defense Department Defies EPA Order on ‘Forever Chemicals’

Nick Cleveland-Stout / Responsible Statecraft Aug 15, 2024 The U.S. Air Force cites the Supreme Court’s overturning of the Chevron Doctrine in evading the directive. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Military

At the Pentagon, Accountability Is Optional

Lindsay Koshgarian / OtherWords Nov 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 )

Middle East

Are We Approaching a Point of No Return on Middle East Escalation?

Mark Episkopos / Responsible Statecraft Nov 15, 2023 New U.S. strikes killed fighters while the DoD admits 52 attacks against its troops since October 7. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Military

The Revolving Door Between the Pentagon and Arms Makers Is Out of Control

William Hartung / Responsible Statecraft Oct 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 )

Editorial Cartoons

Bipartisanship and UFOs

Jeff Koterba Jul 27, 2023 Dig deeper

Military

The Dangers of Fighting Wars With AI

Michael Klare / TomDispatch Jul 12, 2023 The military dangers of artificial intelligence are not hallucinations—the Pentagon is working hard to build robot generals. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Editorial Cartoons

Cupid Shoots Down Object

Jeff Koterba Feb 13, 2023 Dig deeper

The Pentagon Loves Wasting Our Tax Money

Mandy Smithberger / TomDispatch Mar 4, 2020 The U.S. spends more than the next seven countries combined on a military that is seemingly incapable of either winning or ending any wars. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Trump Team: Impeachment Not About ‘Unsourced Manuscripts’

ERIC TUCKER, ZEKE MILLER and LISA MASCARO / The Associated Press Jan 28, 2020 As defense winds down in Senate trial, the president's lawyers and Republicans scoff at reported revelations in Bolton's unpublished book. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Trump’s Impeachment Defense, Prosecutors Dig In

LAURIE KELLMAN / The Associated Press Jan 19, 2020 While Senate trial's structure and nature remain unknown, each side debates whether a crime is required and witnesses should be called. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )