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Elon Musk Completes Twitter Takeover With Help From Saudi Prince
The richest man on the planet is now in control of one of the most widely used social media platforms.
Wall Street Shrugs Off Biden and Reaffirms Commitment to Saudi Monarchy
Even as President Biden questions the U.S.-Saudi alliance, big banks in the U.S. are cozying up to the crown prince.
Top Senate Democrat Vows to Block All Future Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia
Bob Menendez is Democratic chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and has veto power over foreign arms sales.
Khanna and Blumenthal Propose Bill to Cut All Weapons Sales to Saudi Arabia
The two Democrats proposed the bill after OPEC's decision to slash oil production, which aims to keep gas prices up.
Sanders Calls for End to Military Aid to Saudi Arabia Amid OPEC Production Slash
“OPEC's decision to cutback on production is a blatant attempt to increase gas prices at the pump,” he said.
Antiwar Activists Decry Saudi Arabia’s “Sportswashing” Golf Tournament
Protestors in Massachusetts drew attention to the kingdom's war crimes in Yemen and domestic human rights abuses.
Advocates Call for Release of Saudi Woman Facing 34 Years in Prison Over Tweets
“Women like Salma must be recognized and protected, not targeted for expressing their opinions,” one advocate said.
“Fortress Mentality” Among US Leaders Has Trapped Us in a Cycle of Militarism
FBI Director Christopher Wray’s recent comments underscored yet again the siege mentality that drives U.S. policy.
It’s Time for Congress to End US Involvement in the Saudi-Led War on Yemen
Saudi Arabia could resume its bombing campaign and blockade of Yemen when the ceasefire expires at the end of July.
Bernie Sanders Unveils Resolution to End US Support for Saudi-Led War in Yemen
Senators Sanders, Warren and Leahy are reportedly backed by over 100 House members in urging an end to U.S. involvement.