US foreign arms sales spike to nearly $20B in the dog days of summer
Between July 15 and August 2, Washington signed off on billions of dollars worth of military deals, over a third of which went to autocracies.
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Between July 15 and August 2, Washington signed off on billions of dollars worth of military deals, over a third of which went to autocracies.
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The White House announced President Biden's Saudi trip as Democrats face pressure to address record-high gas prices. Energy will be on the agenda.
The White House announced President Biden's Saudi trip as Democrats face pressure to address record-high gas prices. Energy will be on the agenda.