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fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

The Case for Democrats Recognizing Palestinian Statehood

Democratic support for Israel has eroded significantly amid the Gaza war, prompting widespread calls to cut arms sales and characterize Israel’s actions as genocidal.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The US Air Force's new mini-cruise missile, built for bringing mass to Ukraine's long-range fight, is taking off

The whole package, including training and support for the missile, is estimated to cost $850 million. The statement said Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, and the US Foreign Military Financing program would help pay for it. "This proposed sale will improve Ukraine's capability to meet current and future threats by further equipping it to conduct self-defense and regional security missions," the State Department statement said. Congress must still approve the sale for it to be final, though US lawmakers have never successfully blocked such proposed packages.
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fromTruthout
2 months ago

Congress to Consider Bills That Would Gut Oversight of US Arms Sales

The upcoming congressional vote on two bills will expedite U.S. arms sales by reducing necessary vetting and possibly omitting congressional notification altogether.
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