Senate Republicans back Trump military sales to Israel
President Trump's administration bypassed congressional review to expedite $450 million in arms sales to Israel, citing an emergency.
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The U.S. Senate blocked two resolutions led by Senator Bernie Sanders that aimed to halt $450 million in military sales to Israel. While Republicans unified behind President Trump, a growing majority of Democrats supported the measures, reflecting rising party tension over civilian casualties.
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