Administration Bypasses Congress to Sell Weapons to U.A.E., Kuwait and Jordan

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Megan Mineiro and Edward WongMarch 20, 2026 at 07:47 PM

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The Trump administration is proceeding with more than $23 billion in weapons sales to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Jordan. These sales include items that were either under review or never formally presented to Congress. The administration is bypassing the typical congressional approval process to finalize these deals. The reason for circumventing Congress is not explicitly stated in the article. The sales are happening now, under the Trump administration's direction.

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Center-Left (-0.30)
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United Arab Emirates

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