Alliyah Lusuegro - The Progressive
As working Americans struggle, the money for ICE’s cruelty comes right out of SNAP and Medicaid.
Theresa Bennett - Akron Beacon Journal
A new analysis by the National Priorities Project for Tax Day highlights that the average taxpayer paid over $4,000 for weapons and war last year.
Anna Betts - The Guardian
As Americans race to file their federal taxes before Wednesday’s deadline, new analysis breaks down where the money goes
Marty Schladen - Ohio Capital Journal
Except for Medicare, Medicaid, and interest on the national debt, defense contractors are getting the biggest share of Ohioans’ federal tax dollars, according to a new analysis.
- Institute for Public Accuracy
The National Priorities Project at the Institute for Policy Studies released their annual Tax Receipt, revealing that the “average taxpayer contributed $4,049 to militarism and its support systems."
Rebekah Sager - The Pennsylvania Independent
The spending changes come as President Donald Trump wages an unpopular war in Iran.
- Kitchen Table News
Trump's budget for fiscal year 2027 seeks $1.5 trillion for defense, with cuts to social services like SNAP and WIC.
Brett Wilkins - Common Dreams
“America’s small businesses, workers, and families are really feeling pain at the pump—all thanks to Trump’s illegal war on Iran,” the Massachusetts Democrat said.
Jake Johnson - Common Dreams
“Our tax dollars are doing more to bomb children in Iran and other countries than to feed and educate children here.”
Jake Johnson - Common Dreams
“To pay for his endless wars, he wants the biggest increase to military spending in 70 years,” said Rep. Greg Casar. “Hell no.”
