Weapons freeze backlash
CQ Budget, Episode No. 317
The Biden administration decision to hold up a shipment of weapons to Israel has triggered an outcry from Republicans, as the House pushes a new bill to lift the freeze and hold some spending hostage. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Peter Cohn assess the latest on the Gaza war, House appropriations, the Federal Aviation Administration bill and more.
Show Notes:
- Pause in arms to Israel offensive reverberates on Capitol Hill
- Lawmakers chafe at nonprofit earmark ban, tight request deadline
- Biden signs foreign aid bill, says weapons to be sent to allies within hours