US Finds Billions for Bombs, Not Social Security
Newsweek warns that the 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) could face delays, leaving seniors in limbo. This comes as the same legislative body just approved a $95 billion foreign aid package, with a substantial portion—$14 billion—earmarked for Israel, despite ongoing humanitarian crises. One might wonder if the 'economic shifts' disproportionately affect domestic spending
while military aid remains sacrosanct. While American retirees face the prospect of their modest increases being postponed, the speed with which billions get allocated for weapons is truly breathtaking. Representative Smith, for example, received $450,000 from AIPAC in 2023, then voted 'yes' on HR 815, facilitating that $14 billion to Israel, within 48 hours. How many 'last warnings' for fiscal
responsibility do we get before prioritizing our own citizens becomes a policy, not just a distant dream?