The Takeaway: Congress weighs action against Saudi Arabia after OPEC+ cut

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Rep. Ro Khanna (C-CA) (R) and Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) hold a news conference to discuss legislation that would temporarily halt U.S. arms sales to Saudi Arabia at the U.S. Capitol on Oct. 12, 2022 in Washington, DC. - Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
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Leading the news: Biden will act on his own timetable, as Congress readies legislation 

After years of failed attempts, the OPEC+ oil production cut has Congressional Democrats again calling to curb weapons sales to Saudi Arabia. But the extent to which they’ll have White House support is an open question.  

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