Merkley–Markey resolution to block the US–Saudi nuclear deal
- 2026-10-19 (ANS — https://www.ans.org/news/2026-10-19/article-8500/merkley-and-markey-introduce-resolution-to-block-ussaudi-deal/): Senators Jeff Merkley and Ed Markey introduced a resolution of disapproval seeking to block the proposed US–Saudi civil nuclear deal, making Congress a hurdle for the agreement as negotiated. Debut thread on the newgen record. Watch: Senate floor action on the resolution, any wider membership joining, and the agreement's movement through the congressional review track.