Key Democrats threaten to cut military aid to Egypt

Key Democrats threaten to cut military aid to Egypt
Key Democrats threaten to cut military aid to Egypt

If the US cuts aid, Egyptian authorities may have to either attempt to assuage the human rights concerns — or look elsewhere for some or all of the $1.3 billion in annual military funding it currently receives from Washington.

After US walks away from Polish fighter deal, lawmakers left wondering why

After US walks away from Polish fighter deal, lawmakers left wondering why
After US walks away from Polish fighter deal, lawmakers left wondering why

“The Ukrainians are getting bombarded and they do not have — as their country’s leaders suggest—they do not have the wherewithal to compete in the sky,” said Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez. “I don’t understand why we are not working efficiently to facilitate [an agreement].”

China ‘Not An Olympian Power’: Presumptive China Ambassador ‘Confident’ In US

China ‘Not An Olympian Power’: Presumptive China Ambassador ‘Confident’ In US
China ‘Not An Olympian Power’: Presumptive China Ambassador ‘Confident’ In US

Top Senate Foreign Relations Republican sounds alarm after “China’s test […] of a Fractional Orbital Bombardment system,” saying it would “allow the PRC to completely circumvent US early warning capabilities and increase the vulnerability of the continental US to a nuclear attack.”

GOP & Dems Fight Trump To Stop $8B Saudi, UAE Arms Deals

GOP & Dems Fight Trump To Stop $8B Saudi, UAE Arms Deals
GOP & Dems Fight Trump To Stop $8B Saudi, UAE Arms Deals

A key Trump ally, Sen. Lindsay Graham, bucks the White House on its proposed $8 billion arms sale.

Saudis OK Billions in Arms Sales, Congress Not So Sure

Saudis OK Billions in Arms Sales, Congress Not So Sure
Saudis OK Billions in Arms Sales, Congress Not So Sure

WASHINGTON: Even as Congress inches toward cutting off arms sales to Saudi Arabia over the disappearance of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi and Riyadh’s grinding war in Yemen, the United States is preparing to ship $14.5 billion worth of arms to the increasingly embattled kingdom. Those weapons include “helicopters, tanks, ships, weapons, and training,” a…

US Should ‘Slow’ Or ‘Stop’ China’s Island Building: SASC, Foreign Relations Leaders

US Should ‘Slow’ Or ‘Stop’ China’s Island Building: SASC, Foreign Relations Leaders
US Should ‘Slow’ Or ‘Stop’ China’s Island Building: SASC, Foreign Relations Leaders

WASHINGTON: In a strikingly vigorous and bipartisan letter 03-19-15_Joint letter to Kerry and Carter to President Barack Obama and Defense Secretary Ash Carter, the chairmen and ranking members of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees says China actions violate regional agreements and pose a threat to both US, allied and broad international interests. The letter…

Kerry, Hagel Press Senate To Approve Syrian Strikes: ‘Deter And Degrade’

Kerry, Hagel Press Senate To Approve Syrian Strikes: ‘Deter And Degrade’
Kerry, Hagel Press Senate To Approve Syrian Strikes: ‘Deter And Degrade’

UPDATED: Through End of Today’s Hearing. CAPITOL HILL: Secretary of State John Kerry, taking the lead in arguing the administration’s case for limited strikes against Syria for killing more than 1,400 civilians with chemical weapons, told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that Iran and North Korea are watching what we do. Kerry told the committee…