Lawmakers Clash Over Saudi Nuclear Pact Amid Arms-Race Fears
TL;DR
Lawmakers are split over the White House’s plan to advance a civilian nuclear program with Saudi Arabia, with Republicans praising the regional partnership to counter Iran and Democrats warning that permitting uranium enrichment could spark a Middle East nuclear arms race, unless strict safeguards and verification are imposed. The DOE outlined safeguards, while critics like Rep. Jamie Raskin and Rep. Gregory Meeks urged caution, and supporters like Rep. Tim Burchett and Rep. Mark Alford emphasized Congress’s role and regional alliance.
- WATCH: Democrats blast Trump Saudi nuclear deal as GOP touts regional alliance Fox News
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- Trump wants Saudi Arabia in Abraham Accords, but it hasn’t been easy for UAE The Washington Post
- Trump says ‘it’s time’ for Saudi Arabia to normalise ties with Israel Al Jazeera
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