Democratic Senators Move to Block Trump’s Proposed Nuclear Deal With Saudi Arabia
US Democratic Senators Ed Markey of Massachusetts and Jeff Merkley of Oregon are pushing to block President Donald Trump’s proposed civilian nuclear energy agreement with Saudi Arabia, raising concerns about nuclear safeguards and the potential risk of weapons proliferation.
The senators have introduced a joint resolution of disapproval that could prevent the agreement from taking effect. Under Section 123 of the US Atomic Energy Act, Congress has a 90-day review period, and a Senate vote on the resolution is expected after November 29. Blocking the deal would require approval by both…
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