Biden wraps up Middle East visit with promises of oil to combat looming inflation at home

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U.S. President Joe Biden has wrapped up his four-day visit to the Middle East, with assurances that America won't neglect the region as Russia wages war against Ukraine and China threatens Indo-Pacific security.

With U.S. gas prices reaching a historic high, the president also held talks with leaders from several Mideast nations and came away with a promise for more oil production to combat looming inflation.

"The United States is going to remain an active, engaged partner in the Middle East. We will not walk away and leave a vacuum to be filled by Russia, China or Iran," Biden said.

The president's visit to Saudi Arabia and his meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman has drawn harsh criticism from Republicans and other critics. Jennifer Johnson has more.