News Alert: Trump vetoes Congress's attempt to block arms sales to Saudi Arabia, thwarting effort to punish kingdom over Yemen, Khashoggi

Earlier this month, bipartisan majorities in the House and Senate voted to block the arms deals, worth more than $8 billion. The sales would replenish part of the Saudi arsenal that lawmakers say has been used against civilians in Yemen's civil war. Many lawmakers also object to the idea of rewarding Saudi leaders after the killing of the journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Jul 24, 7:06 PM     Trump vetoes Congress's attempt to block arms sales to Saudi Arabia, thwarting effort to punish kingdom over Yemen, Khashoggi Earlier this month, bipartisan majorities in the House and Senate voted to block the arms deals, worth more than $8 billion. The sales would replenish part of the Saudi arsenal that lawmakers say has been used against civilians in Yemen's civil war. Many lawmakers also object to the idea of rewarding Saudi leaders after the killing of the journalist Jamal Khashoggi. 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