CBS Weekend News, July 16, 2022
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Biden faces criticism after Saudi meeting
President Biden is back in Washington after his recent trip to the Middle East, where he met with the Saudi crown prince. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with more on why the president is facing criticism after meeting with Mohammed Bin Salman.
Biden meets with Saudi leaders in Mideast
President Biden is back on U.S. soil after a trip overseas to Israel, the West Bank and Saudi Arabia. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined Anne-Marie Green to discuss the outcome of the president's visit and the setbacks he now faces in Washington to his climate change agenda.
Slain reporter's fiancée: "Huge betrayal" if Biden meets Saudi leader
Hatice Cengiz was outside the Saudi consulate while Jamal Khashoggi was brutally murdered. Biden is expected to sit down with the man blamed for the killing.
Slain reporter's fiancée criticizes Biden trip
CBS News producer Pinar Sevinclidir spoke with the fiancée of murdered Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi about President Biden's historic trip to Saudi Arabia.
Biden reaffirms U.S. will remain engaged in Middle East affairs
President Joe Biden's four-day trip to the Middle East comes to a close Saturday. Biden's main goal during his stay was to reaffirm U.S. engagement in the region. Ed O'Keefe has more.
Biden meets with oil leaders in Saudi Arabia
President Joe Biden is spending his second day in Saudi Arabia where he is expected to discuss global energy, security, high oil prices and peace in the Middle East with the leaders of oil-producing Arab states. Ed O’Keefe reports.
Biden meets with Saudi crown prince
President Biden traveled to Saudi Arabia Friday, where he greeted Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman with a fist bump, prompting controversy and criticism. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Former ambassador discusses Biden's trip to Saudi Arabia
Robert Jordan, former U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia, joined CBS News to discuss President Joe Biden's meeting Friday with the crown prince.
Biden discusses Saudi meeting in Israel
President Biden said he "always brings up human rights" as he prepares to travel to Saudi Arabia, but he stopped short of promising to talk with the Saudis about the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Mr. Biden, who's on his first trip to the Middle East as president, remarked on the issue at a news conference in Jerusalem on Thursday with Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid. "I always bring up human rights, but my position on Khashoggi has been so clear. If anyone doesn't understand it -- in Saudi Arabia or anywhere else -- then they haven't been around for a while," he said. He and Lapid also stressed the importance of keeping Iran from producing nuclear weapons, and they expressed their support for Ukraine.
President Biden defends Saudi Arabia trip
President Joe Biden is defending his trip to Saudi Arabia as he faces pushback from human rights advocates regarding his meeting and fist bump with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe reacts to the president’s trip.
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Meeting between Biden and Saudi Crown Prince
President Joe Biden is arriving in Saudi Arabia for his highly-anticipated meetings with Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman and his father, King Salman. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Bo Erickson break down on what the leaders will discuss.
Biden fist-bumps Saudi crown prince
President Biden fist-bumped Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as he arrived at the royal palace in Jeddah. Mr. Biden's visit is being watched closely as Washington seeks to reset relations with a country the president once pledged to make a "pariah" on the world stage.
Biden says "ground is not ripe" for peace during remarks in West Bank
President Biden called for "two states for two peoples" — the Israelis and Palestinians — while visiting the West Bank.
President Biden heads to Saudi Arabia
President Biden heads to Saudi Arabia Friday following his trip to Israel, where he will meet with the country's king and crown prince to discuss oil amid the global shortage. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "CBS News Mornings" from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to discuss.
Biden vows to stand against Iranian nuclear program
President Joe Biden met with Israeli leaders as part of his trip to the Middle East this week. The president is heading to the West Bank next, before traveling to Saudi Arabia. Ed O'Keefe, who has been traveling with the president, reports from Jerusalem.
Biden reaffirms commitment to thwart Iran nuclear threat
President Biden signed the "Jerusalem Declaration" Thursday, which reaffirms the U.S. commitment to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent, Ed O'Keefe, joined "Red and Blue" to discuss the joint pledge between the U.S. and Israel.
Biden set to meet with Palestinian president
President Biden is set to meet with the Palestinian president Thursday, the second day of his trip to the Middle East, before heading to Saudi Arabia on Friday. He and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid earlier agreed to work to keep Iran from having nuclear weapons. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports and White House reporter Bo Erickson joins Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green with the latest.
Biden and Lapid sign security agreement
President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid signed an agreement Thursday in Jerusalem, strengthening the security relationship between the two nations. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and White House reporter Bo Erikson join "CBS News Mornings" from Jerusalem to discuss their comments about Iran, Saudi Arabia, the war in Ukraine and more.
Saudi entities suing former Saudi spymaster
Saudi entities are suing Saad Aljabri in Canada, claiming he stole millions from the country’s counterterrorism budget. A Canadian judge has frozen Aljibri’s assets, finding “overwhelming evidence of fraud.” Aljabri denies the theft claims. cbsn.ws/3nPPw7L
Biden hopes to renew Iran nuclear talks
Israel is the first stop on President Joe Biden's trip to the Middle East this week. The renewal of the Iran nuclear deal is part of his agenda while he is in the region. The president will also meet with the Saudi king and crown prince. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports from Jerusalem.
Biden arrives in Israel for start of first Middle East trip
The president begins the visit with a three-day stop in Israel, where officials say Iran's quickly evolving nuclear program is at the top of their agenda.
Pres. Biden starts Middle East tour in Israel
President Joe Biden will meet with leaders across the Middle East this week after arriving in Israel, his first stop, on Wednesday. CBS News White House reporter Bo Erickson discusses Biden's itinerary and what to expect from his first official trip to the region since taking office.
Biden to meet with Israelis, Palestinians
President Biden is spending the first day of his Middle East trip in Israel. He will meet with Israeli, Palestinian and Saudi leaders during the trip to discuss security and international oil prices. CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano spoke with former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Martin Indyk, a distinguished fellow with the Council on Foreign Relations, about the trip.
Trump says he's signed bill to release Epstein files
President Trump said Wednesday he has signed the bill that requires the Justice Department to release files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days.
Judge questions prosecutor's handling of indictment in Comey case
A judge repeatedly questioned prosecutors about the validity of the indictment returned by a grand jury and its handling by interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan.
Epstein messages show effort to connect with former friend Bill Gates
"He wants to talk to you but his wife won't let him," an apparent adviser to Gates told Epstein.
Larry Summers takes leave from Harvard after release of Epstein emails
Larry Summers abruptly went on leave Wednesday from teaching at Harvard University over recently released emails showing he maintained a friendly relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
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Coast Guard admiral, DEA administrator defend strikes on alleged drug boats
The strikes have come amid a broader buildup of U.S. military forces in the Caribbean as the Trump administration continues to put pressure on Venezuela.
Trump to host Mamdani at White House on Friday, president says
President Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will have a meeting at the White House on Friday, the president said Wednesday in a post on Truth Social.
House Dem charged with stealing FEMA money, using it for her campaign, DOJ says
Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida was indicted for allegedly stealing millions of dollars in federal emergency funds and routing some of it to her campaign account, the Justice Department said.
Botulism cases rise to 31 amid ongoing recall of ByHeart baby formula
The FDA said it received multiple reports that the baby formula is still being found on store shelves in multiple states.
House votes to repeal new law allowing $500K lawsuits from senators
House lawmakers moved quickly to repeal a provision that allows senators to sue for $500,000 over phone record seizures. It's unclear what the Senate will do.