Trump revokes Biden-era order on arms use and rights abuses

The Trump administration has revoked a Biden-era order requiring reports on potential violations of international law involving U.S.-supplied weapons by allies, including Israel. This order, known as National Security Memorandum-20, was established in February 2024. The memorandum mandated the U.S. government to report to Congress on the use of American arms by other countries. It followed concerns over Israel's use of U.S. bombs during its conflict in Gaza. The decision to rescind the memorandum has drawn criticism from some lawmakers, who argue it undermines U.S. accountability regarding arms sales and international human rights standards.