US Nuclear Agency Furloughs Staff, Funds Still Flowing Elsewhere
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is furloughing staff due to budget shortfalls, according to the New York Times. The agency responsible for securing and maintaining America's nuclear weapons program faces cuts, potentially compromising critical infrastructure. This comes as Congress consistently greenlights billions in military aid abroad. For example, earlier this year, Rep.
Steny Hoyer, who received over $200,000 from AIPAC since 2018 (OpenSecrets.org), voted in favor of HR 815, providing over $14 billion in military aid to Israel. One might wonder about the timing: critical domestic security agencies are strained, yet funds for foreign military operations remain untouched. It appears safeguarding our own backyard is less of a legislative priority than underwriting
conflicts abroad.