Defying Trump, GOP-led Senate votes to block Saudi arms sales
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(Worthy News) – The Republican-led Senate voted Thursday to block $8.1 billion in US arms sales to Saudi Arabia and other Arab allies, as legislators outraged with the kingdom delivered a symbolic rebuke to President Donald Trump.
At least seven Republicans joined Democrats in supporting each of three resolutions that would prevent the controversial sales announced earlier this year by Trump. [ Source: Times of Israel (Read More…) ]
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