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In Courting Saudi Arabia, Trump Emulates Mohammed Bin Salman’s Authoritarianism
Donald Trump and Mohammed bin Salman are united by their shared ideology of censorship and state violence.
Trump Names Saudi Arabia “Major Non-NATO Ally,” With Billions in Arms Deals
“Trump is prioritizing weapons-contractor profits and his own family’s business interests,” said Rep. Ilhan Omar.
Saudi Prince Set to Visit White House as Trump Promises Sale of Fighter Jets
The trip comes amid reports the Trump family is engaging in private business dealings with the Saudi government.
Congress to Consider Bills That Would Gut Oversight of US Arms Sales
If passed, the bills would reduce vetting of future sales in the name of speeding up the process.
Trump Says US Will End Long-Standing Sanctions on Syria
The US has maintained sanctions on Syria for decades, fueling poverty and hunger among the country’s population.
Trump Is “Unrestrained” in Use of Presidency for Pursuit of Personal Wealth
“These are conflicts on a scale that we’ve never seen before in American history,” says NYT reporter Eric Lipton.
Don’t Let Saudi Arabia Hide Its Human Rights Abuses Behind the 2034 World Cup
The host of the 2034 international football competition has a gruesome record of violence against migrant workers.
Trump Offers Pentagon Job to Billionaire Whose Firm Trained Journalist’s Killers
Stephen Feinberg is a major Trump donor and has investments in companies that maintain lucrative Pentagon contracts.
Democratic Lawmakers Call for Inquiry Into Kushner’s Ties to Saudi Crown Prince
Kushner appears to be shaping foreign policy by acting as a “consultant to the Saudi government,” the lawmakers said.
More Than 1,000 Perish During Hajj, With Most Deaths Attributed to Extreme Heat
Climate advocates warned that urgent action on fossil fuels is needed to avoid more deaths.