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House Oversight Committee Report on Saudi Nuclear Transfer Deal

Vishnu Kannan Tue, Jul 30, 2019, 2:17 PM

On July 29, the House Oversight and Reform Committee released a report on the influence wielded by private individuals with connections to President Trump over the administration’s push to transfer U.S. nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia, which it pursued without a bilateral agreement under Section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act. This report builds on the committee’s report of February 19, 2019, and is based on documents the committee obtained from several outside companies.

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U.N. Report Firmly Blames Saudi Arabia for the Murder of Jamal Khashoggi

Bruce Riedel Mon, Jun 24, 2019, 9:00 AM

The special rapporteur calls for sanctions against 15 people, including the crown prince.

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The Yemen Resolution and the Historical U.S.-Saudi Security Relationship

Elizabeth Allan Thu, Apr 25, 2019, 1:12 PM

The relationship—which includes arms sales, military assistance and training, intelligence sharing, and direct operational support—has been a long-standing source of disagreement between Congress and the White House.

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Where Trump’s Veto Leaves the Yemen Resolution

Scott R. Anderson Thu, Apr 18, 2019, 7:40 AM

President Trump’s veto likely means that the Yemen resolution will never become law. But it also sheds light on the next stage in the fight over U.S. involvement in Yemen.

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Where Congress Stands on Yemen

Elizabeth Allan, Scott R. Anderson Thu, Feb 21, 2019, 8:00 AM

A recent joint resolution passed in the House may signal a renewal of the heated congressional debate on Yemen.

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Document: House Oversight Committee Report on Saudi Nuclear Transfer

Quinta Jurecic Tue, Feb 19, 2019, 1:34 PM

The House Committee on Oversight and Reform has released an interim report on an alleged effort by the Trump administration to transfer nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia, centrally involving former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn and President Trump's associate Thomas Barrack. The report is available here and below.