"Senate Rejects Resolution to Halt F-16 Fighter Jet Sale to Turkey"

The US Senate rejected a resolution to block the $23 billion sale of F-16 fighter jets and modernization kits to Turkey, which was approved by President Biden's administration following Turkey's approval of Sweden's NATO membership. The sale had been delayed due to Turkey's refusal to approve Sweden's accession to NATO, but the Biden administration proceeded with the sale after Ankara ratified Sweden's NATO membership. The decision to proceed with the sale was supported by backers who emphasized the importance of honoring commitments to a NATO ally, while critics expressed concerns about emboldening Turkey's "misbehavior."