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Responsible StatecraftApr 9, 2026Think Tank

Emergency waivers move arms for Israel, UAE to speed lane

Representative Gregory Meeks warned that bypassing Congress for UAE arms sales risks enabling human rights abuses in Sudan.

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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