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Democrats seek to block U.S.-Saudi nuclear power deal
By The BriefBrief · Sources (12)
Filed: Sep 17, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
UPDATED Sep 18, 2026 at 7:06 PM ET
Summary: Democratic representatives introduced a resolution to block the Trump administration’s new civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia. The deal would enable U.S. assistance for a Saudi nuclear power program for peaceful purposes, but critics say safeguards are insufficient and could allow weapons-related pursuit.
WHO: Democratic representatives
WHAT: Introduced a resolution to block the Trump administration’s civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia
WHEN: Sep 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: They are seeking to stop the agreement because critics say it lacks sufficient safeguards and could enable nuclear weapons pursuit.
Sources (12):
ABC News,
CBS News,
CNBC Top News,
France 24,
Jerusalem Post,
Middle East Eye,
NBC News,
New York Times,
PBS NewsHour,
Straits Times,
The Hindu,
The Independent
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