Political and Legislative
What to Watch on Biden’s Middle East Trip

President Biden will land in Israel on Wednesday for his first presidential visit to the Middle East, seeking to reassert U.S. influence in the region.
The trip has already been marked by controversy due to Biden’s plans to meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, or MBS. Biden will spend a few days in Israel before traveling to Saudi Arabia.
Threats from Iran and domestic concerns about energy production are expected to be dominant issues on the trip. Here are five things to watch.