They Reject AIPAC—But Not the War Machine
Joshua Scheer In Washington, a quiet rebrand is underway. One by one, prominent Democrats positioning themselves for 2028 are announcing that they will no longer accept money from the American…
Here Is Bernie Sanders on Cutting Off Arms to Israel
Joshua Scheer Here is Bernie Sanders discussing cutting off arms to Israel. “In the last year, I must confess, I’ve been thinking a lot about American history—about the men and…
Biden’s $582 Million Arms Sale to Saudi Arabia. Can It Be Blocked?
By Charles Pierson / CounterPunch On December 24, 2023, the Biden Administration announced a $582 million arms sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Three Congressional resolutions aim at blocking…
State Department Approves $180 Million Arms Sales for Taiwan
The deal is for Volcano anti-tank mine-laying systems.
Biden To Ask Congress To Approve $1.1 Billion Arms Sale for Taiwan
The planned sale comes amid soaring tensions sparked by Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.
Biden Answers Zelenskyy’s Plea to ‘Arm Ukraine Now’ With $800 Million in Weapons
Peace advocates have expressed concerns that weapons transfers from the West will draw out Russia's war while enriching arms-makers.
UN Envoy Warns ‘Threat to Civilian Lives Is Increasing’ in Yemen
By Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams A United Nations special envoy on Tuesday raised alarm about the safety of civilians in war-torn Yemen given escalating violence, including airstrikes by the…
America Dominant Again (in Arms Sales)
Boeing, Raytheon, Lockheed Martin and others are again profiting at the expense of so many of the rest of us.
The Art of the Weapons Deal in the Age of Trump
The president has tried to capitalize on arms sales to the Middle East to consolidate his political position at home throughout his tenure.