Biden, Joseph R Jr – War Watch

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State Department Bypasses Congress to Send Israel More Than 20,000 Bombs
ByEdward Wong March 7, 2026March 7, 2026

The sale had been under informal review in Congress, but the State Department declared an emergency because of the war in Iran.

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Trump, the Self-Declared Peace President, Goes to War Seeking Regime Change
ByPeter Baker February 28, 2026March 1, 2026

President Trump has become increasingly willing to assert American power overseas, a decade after propelling himself to the highest office by promising to focus on “America first.”

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Netanyahu Vows to Cut Israel’s Reliance on U.S. Military Aid
ByIsabel Kershner January 29, 2026

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed some soldiers’ deaths in the Gaza war on a lack of ammunition caused by a pause in American weapon deliveries during President Biden’s term.

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After Pressure From Saudi Leader, Trump Vows to Seek Peace in Sudan
ByDeclan Walsh and Vivian Nereim November 20, 2025

It is unclear what President Trump will do to end a brutal civil war in which both sides are backed by U.S. allies, but his statement that he will try has raised hopes for peace.

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After Pressure From Saudi Leader, Trump Vows to Seek Peace in Sudan
ByDeclan Walsh and Vivian Nereim November 20, 2025

It is unclear what President Trump will do to end a brutal civil war in which both sides are backed by U.S. allies, but his statement that he will try has raised hopes for peace.

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Trump Lauds M.B.S. During White House Visit and Dismisses Khashoggi’s Killing
ByKatie Rogers November 19, 2025

President Trump rejected a U.S. intelligence report finding that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had ordered the murder of a journalist.

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Trump Lauds M.B.S. During White House Visit and Dismisses Khashoggi’s Killing
ByKatie Rogers November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

President Trump rejected a U.S. intelligence report finding that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had ordered the murder of a journalist.

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U.S. Officials Raise Concerns About Saudi Arabia’s Bid for F-35 Jets
ByEdward Wong and Eric Schmitt November 13, 2025

A Pentagon intelligence report says China could try to acquire advanced F-35 technology in Saudi Arabia if the Trump administration sells jets to the kingdom.

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U.S. Officials Raise Concerns About Saudi Arabia’s Bid for F-35 Jets
ByEdward Wong and Eric Schmitt November 13, 2025November 13, 2025

A Pentagon intelligence report says China could try to acquire advanced F-35 technology in Saudi Arabia if the Trump administration sells jets to the kingdom.

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Why Now? The Lost Chances to Reach a Hostage Deal, and a Cease-Fire, Months Ago
ByDavid E. Sanger and Adam Rasgon October 12, 2025

On Gaza, President Trump put few, if any, guardrails on Israel’s offensive, bucking international demands for a cease-fire. Then he changed course.

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