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Biden visits the Middle East as domestic agenda takes a hit

Clip: 07/15/2022 | 12m  | Video has closed captioning.

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A high-stakes dance on the world stage is underway as President Biden meets with Saudi Arabia’s controversial Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who reportedly approved the brutal murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Meanwhile, Biden's domestic agenda on climate change and taxing the wealthy is shut down by West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin as the U.S. sees historic inflation.

Aired: 07/15/22

Rating: NR

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