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- The U.S. State Department approved over $16.5 billion in arms sales to the UAE, Kuwait, and Jordan amid escalating tensions with Iran.
- The UAE deal includes $8.4 billion for drones, missiles, and F-16 upgrades.
- Emergency approval bypassed Congress, justified by Secretary of State Marco Rubio due to an emergency.
- The Pentagon seeks an additional $200 billion for ongoing operations, following a $150 billion increase under Trump's tax bill.
