US Congress

Trump Administration to Sell UAE 18 MQ-9B Drones in $2.9B Deal: Report

The US State Department has notified Congress it plans to sell 18 battle-ready MQ-9B aerial drones to the United Arab Emirates, in a deal that could be worth as much as $2.9 billion.

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US Sale of MQ-9 SeaGuardian Drones to Taiwan Reaches Final Stage

The sale of four US-made MQ-9 SeaGuardian drones to Taiwan has reached its final stage of approval after crossing a key hurdle at Congress.

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Africa offers US a ‘competitive edge’ over Russia and China, Townsend says

US AFRICOM commander Stephen Townsend said the US military presence in Africa should remain as part of the strategy to counter Russia and China

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China suspends US warship visits to Hong Kong over support for protesters

China suspended visits to Hong Kong by US warships in response to Congressional support for protesters in Hong Kong

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US House votes to block $8.1 billion in Saudi Arabia arms sales

The US House voted to block $8.1 billion in arms sales to Saudi Arabia and other allies, a rebuke of Donald Trump that will likely lead to a veto by the president

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In Congress, a long battle over Trump’s Iran and Saudi policies looms

A growing bipartisan alliance of progressive Democrats and libertarian-leaning conservatives is reasserting Congress's role in war

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