Senators want to block Turkey F-16 sale until NATO expansion succeedsSenators won't greenlight the F-16 sale unless Turkey allows Sweden and Finland into NATO. And at least one is calling for sanctions over the impasse.By Bryant Harris2 days ago
Congress forgoes $2 billion Taiwan security grants in favor of loansTaiwan loses out on a behind-the-scenes Capitol Hill clash that ended with the omnibus using loans instead of grants to fund U.S. military aid.By Bryant Harris6 weeks ago
Congress clashes on loans vs. grants for Taiwan military aidA behind-the-scenes debate over Taiwan security aid in the omnibus spending bill pits Taipei against congressional appropriators.By Bryant Harris and Joe Gould7 weeks ago
Democrats jump into Saudi arms fight after Biden détente ends Saudi Arabia's oil production cuts have prompted President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats to revive the Trump-era push to end arms sales to Riyadh.By Bryant Harris and Zamone Perez4 months ago
Key senator announces hold on Saudi arms sales after oil cutsSenator Bob Menendez vowed to block Saudi arms sales after OPEC's decision to cut oil output and Russia's subsequent missile attacks on Kyiv.By Bryant Harris4 months ago
Menendez seeks path forward for Taiwan defense billSenate Foreign Relations Chairman Bob Menendez is pushing to amend the NDAA with the Taiwan Policy Act, which includes $6.5 billion in military aid.By Bryant Harris4 months ago