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Trump IGNORES Congress, Uses EMERGENCY POWERS To Send Billion-Dollar Weapons To Mideast Allies

| May 03, 2026, 08:44:45 AM | TOI.in
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The Trump administration has invoked emergency powers to bypass the standard congressional review process and fast-track over $8.6 billion in arms sales to key Middle East allies, including Israel, Qatar, Kuwait, and the UAE. The deals include advanced missile defense systems, precision-guided munitions, and other military equipment. Officials say the move was necessary due to urgent regional security concerns amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The decision has drawn attention for its speed and scale, as billions in defense contracts are pushed forward under emergency authority.

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