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Rubio waives human rights restrictions to release $320 million in military aid to Egypt

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has waived a restriction on $320 million in military aid to Egypt that had been previously withheld over human rights concerns. The State Department said Thursday that Rubio had signed off on the waiver “in the interest of U.S. national security.” In a letter sent to lawmakers, Rubio cited Egypt’s “helpful role” in the war…

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