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Khashoggi response forges ‘unusual alliance’ in the Senate
Saudi Arabia was in the spotlight as the Senate considered U.S. support for the Saudi-led war in Yemen and intelligence about Jamal Khashoggi's murder. While Secretary of State Mike Pompeo helped lead the briefing, CIA director Gina Haspel's absence stunned members of both parties. Amidst the drama, three senators pushed for legislation to protect the special counsel. Lisa Desjardins reports.