Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) called for a major shift in U.S. foreign and domestic policy, urging an end to aid to Israel, less military intervention abroad and a Democratic Party focused on universal health care.
Khanna Calls for End to Israel Aid
On Saturday, Khanna said on X that the "next administration must be anti-empire to reclaim our sovereignty and for economic justice," arguing that U.S. foreign policy should prioritize national sovereignty over military intervention.
"This begins with no aid to Israel," he wrote.
California Democrat said the U.S. should not "underwrite permanent domination anywhere."
He compared current U.S. policy with past interventions involving Iran, Guatemala and Congo, writing, "Just as we should not have overthrown Mossadegh, Árbenz, or Lumumba, we should not bankroll the indefinite denial of Palestinian self-determination."
Khanna also said the U.S. should respect national sovereignty and "does not threaten to seize Greenland, strangle Cuba, or invade another country in the Middle East."
On domestic policy, Khanna called for "Medicare for All," arguing that "health is first because health is life."
The next administration must be anti-empire to reclaim our sovereignty and for economic justice.
— Ro Khanna (@RoKhanna) August 8, 2026
This begins with no aid to Israel.
America will no longer underwrite permanent domination anywhere.
Just as we should not have overthrown Mossadegh, Árbenz, or Lumumba, we should… https://t.co/9UJ9PKeC4w
US Healthcare Costs Keep Rising
Last month, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced that it would end the Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration after 2026, eliminating an estimated $3.6 billion in subsidies for 2027 that had helped limit premium increases.
CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz said the "bailout" was no longer needed.
Meanwhile, The Kobeissi Letter warned that employer health benefit costs were expected to rise 6.7% in 2026 to at least $18,500 per employee.
Mark Cuban urged greater transparency from insurers and hospitals to prevent reforms from being undermined.
He called the expectation that insurers would pass savings to consumers "ridiculous" and said contracts should be publicly disclosed.
US-Israel Tensions Over Iran
Earlier this month, President Donald Trump had called off planned strikes on Iran while seeking a "rapid" deal involving the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to Iran’s nuclear program.
On June 23, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for greater weapons independence from the U.S., saying, "We need our own independent weapons-production system."
He also warned that any Iranian attack on Israel would draw a "very, very forceful" response, while saying Iran could attempt to rebuild its nuclear capabilities.
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