Five in Ten 7/19/22: Biden Begs for Oil

President Biden disputed the Saudi foreign minister’s account of whether he raised the issue of Jamal Khashoggi’s murder with Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman. Then the White House bizarrely edited the official transcript to soften Biden’s statement even though the video is out on the web.

5) Biden endorses two-state solution with Palestinians before heading to Saudi Arabia to beg for oil; 4) Texas’ power grid under stress; 3) Solar flare could hit Earth Wednesday or Thursday; 2) Long lines return to US food banks; 1) London charity shop roasted for selling commemorative mug featuring Harry and Kate.