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Turkey’s F-35 Question Returns to Washington as Israel Raises Objections and Congress Holds the Key

Turkey’s F-35 Question Returns to Washington as Israel Raises Objections and Congress Holds the Key President Donald Trump has said the United States will “consider” a sale of F-35 fighter jets to Türkiye. But no decision has been announced, Israel is pushing back publicly, and Congress remains a decisive gatekeeper.WASHINGTON — A possible U.S. sale

US President Donald Trump (L) and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan shake hands in Ankara on July 7, 2026. — Turkish Presidency
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Trump Signals Possible Reset on Turkey’s F-35 Access, but Congress and the S-400 Issue Still Stand in the Way

Trump Signals Possible Reset on Türkiye’s F-35 Access, but Congress and the S-400 Issue Still Stand in the Way President Donald Trump’s recent comments on Türkiye’s defense relationship with the United States have raised the prospect of the most consequential U.S.-Türkiye military reset in years. But despite public optimism surrounding the NATO summit in Ankara,

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Michael Rubin Warned Congress That Türkiye Is Near a Democratic Breaking Point. How Much Does His Testimony Matter?

Michael Rubin Warned Congress That Türkiye Is Near a Democratic Breaking Point. How Much Does His Testimony Matter? Rubin is not publicly identified as a Republican or Democrat, but his career is rooted in conservative foreign-policy institutions. His broad concerns about Türkiye found bipartisan support; his most controversial claims and recommendations did not receive a

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