Senate GOP blocks Schumer attempt to pass Qatari jet bill
Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-N.Y.) bill that takes aim at President Trump’s deal with Qatar to accept a luxury jet as a gift to serve as the next Air Force One.
Schumer attempted to pass the measure, which would essentially bar the use of a foreign-owned aircraft as the presidential aircraft, via unanimous consent.
“This gift is outrageous,” Schumer said on the floor, calling it the “largest foreign bribe in modern history.” “It is bribery in broad daylight. … This is about ensuring........
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