Trump vetoes measure to end US involvement in Yemen war
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(Worthy News) – President Donald Trump on Tuesday vetoed a bill passed by Congress to end US military assistance in Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen.
In a break with the president, Congress voted for the first time earlier this month to invoke the War Powers Resolution to try to stop US involvement in a foreign conflict.
The veto — the second in Trump’s presidency — was expected. Congress lacks the votes to override him. [ Source: Times of Israel (Read More…) ]
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Tag Cloud Tags: Congress, Israel, Military, News, Saudi Arabia, Trump, US Military, War, Worthy News, Yemen