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Responsible StatecraftApr 9, 2026Think Tank

Emergency waivers move arms for Israel, UAE to speed lane

Secretary of State Marco Rubio invoked emergency provisions to bypass congressional review for a $660 million weapons sale to Israel.

Emergency waivers move arms for Israel, UAE to speed lane
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The Trump administration is using emergency waivers to bypass congressional oversight for over $17 billion in arms sales to Israel and Gulf nations, sparking backlash from lawmakers who argue the practice is being normalized to avoid transparency.

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