Tag: arms sales
Trump designates Saudi Arabia a major non-NATO ally amid plans for...
Trump’s formal designation of Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally coincides with proposed F-35 and tank sales, a pledged increase in Saudi investments and renewed scrutiny of the Kingdom’s human rights record and the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Trump’s proposed F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia intensifies scrutiny over human...
After a White House visit from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Trump’s pledge to sell F-35 fighter jets with no conditions, Rep. Ilhan Omar and human rights advocates warn that the deal rewards a repressive monarchy and sidelines accountability for Jamal Khashoggi’s murder.
Progressive Caucus backs bill to block bombs to Israel
The Congressional Progressive Caucus has endorsed legislation halting offensive U.S. weapons sales to Israel, marking a historic shift as outrage over Gaza’s devastation grows.
Sanders moves to block Trump’s arms sales to Israel amid Gaza...
Citing mass civilian deaths, famine, and potential violations of U.S. law, Senator Bernie Sanders is forcing Senate votes to halt billions in bombs and rifles destined for Israel’s military.
Biden administration’s unprecedented arms sales to Israel raise ethical questions
Over 100 arms deals approved in just five months, fueling Israel's military operations in Gaza, spark international debate on U.S. complicity.
How nations could end Israeli genocide: Stop the weapons; stop the...
The truth is the collective power of the world—or even a sliver of the world—could stop the slaughter tomorrow.
America dominant again (in arms sales)
Will Biden continue to promote this country as the world’s top arms exporter of all time?
America’s arms sales addiction
The 50-year history of U.S. dominance of the Middle Eastern arms trade.
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Judge dismisses the last January 6 case, writing that absolving the Oath Keepers is...
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