# US senator links Egypt press crackdown to military aid decision

A Democratic U.S. senator blamed Egypt's crackdown on the press on Washington's decision over military aid. The remarks highlight tensions between U.S. security assistance and human rights concerns in Egypt.

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### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c63r529wn2vzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:17:11 GMT