New Bills Aim to Block U.S. Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia, UAE Amid Concerns of Regional Conflict
Rep. Ilhan Omar introduced the resolutions in an effort to hold the countries accountable for human rights abuses.
Making a Killing
A murder in Istanbul, a war in Yemen — how the Washington establishment, saturated with Middle East cash, has enabled the mayhem from Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Saudi Arabia’s Huge U.S. Investments Lose Money — but Buy Influence
Following Saudi Arabia’s purchase of the PGA Tour, a new Senate report revealed the dictatorship’s ballooning share of the American economy.
GOP Lobbyist Claimed to Be “Empowering Women” — but Worked for Saudi Theocracy’s LIV Golf
Facing questions about Gail Gitcho’s work as a foreign agent, the GOP-affiliated Women’s Democracy Network scrubbed her from its site.
“Election Interference”: Oil Price Hike Is Saudi Arabia’s October Surprise Against Biden
“The Saudis are working to get Trump reelected and for the MAGA Republicans to win the midterms.”
Former NSA Chief Signed Deal to Train Saudi Hackers Months Before Jamal Khashoggi’s Murder
Retired Gen. Keith Alexander’s company IronNet signed an agreement with a Saudi cyberwarfare institute led by the official who oversaw Khashoggi’s killing.
Norm Coleman Oversees GOP Congressional War Chest, Then Lobbies on Saudi Arabia’s Behalf
The former senator also oversees a dark-money group that pours funds into the Republican super PAC.
Gulf States Ran Highly Active D.C. Foreign Influence Operation Targeting Iran’s IRGC
The listing of the IRGC as a foreign terror group has emerged as the central obstacle blocking a new Iran nuclear deal.
UAE Adviser Illegally Funneled Foreign Cash Into Hillary Clinton's 2016 Campaign
George Nader also cultivated key Trump advisers on behalf of his Gulf clients, prosecutors say.
"A Government That Has Killed People for Less": Pro-Saudi Social Media Swarms Leave Critics in Fear
Before he was murdered by Saudi Arabia, Jamal Khashoggi faced online harassment from influencers and bots. Their new targets are worried.
Arms Sale to UAE Goes Forward Even as U.S. Probes Tie Between UAE and Russian Mercenaries
Earlier this year, intelligence reporting indicated that the UAE may be coordinating with the sanctioned Wagner Group in Libya.