Defiant Congress Sparks Showdown With Trump Over Saudi Arms Deal
Though the opposition may be largely symbolic, lawmakers are clearly growing tired of unconditional support for the Gulf kingdom./ The White House and Congress are headed for a showdown over President Donald Trump’s massive multibillion-dollar arms package for Saudi Arabia. Lawmakers in both the House and Senate are calling for congressional hearings and scrutiny into the planned arms sale, which Trump finalized during his trip to Saudi Arabia this week. On his first presidential trip abroad, Trump made his initial stop in Riyadh, where he ...
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