News Alert: Trump to invoke emergency authority to sell arms to Saudi Arabia and UAE, despite bipartisan congressional opposition

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo notified lawmakers that President Trump will make the move to complete 22 arms deals that would benefit Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and other countries, despite lawmakers' objections to the transactions. Republicans and Democrats had urged the Trump administration not to take the rare step of declaring an emergency to push through the deals, which are worth about $8 billion, according to congressional aides.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert May 24, 2:32 PM     Trump to invoke emergency authority to sell arms to Saudi Arabia and UAE, despite bipartisan congressional opposition Secretary of State Mike Pompeo notified lawmakers that President Trump will make the move to complete 22 arms deals that would benefit Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and other countries, despite lawmakers' objections to the transactions. Republicans and Democrats had urged the Trump administration not to take the rare step of declaring an emergency to push through the deals, which are worth about $8 billion, according to congressional aides. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071