Senate Passes Bill To Block Middle East Weapons Export

Credit: U.S. Capitol
Despite veto threats from President Donald Trump, the U.S. Senate voted 53-45 to block a package of $8.1 billion in U.S. weapons exports to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The votes were part of a package of 22 resolutions of disapproval protesting the continuation of arms sales to Saudi...

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