9 AM ET: Biden meets MBS, TX challenges abortion guidance, new mental health number & more

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President Joe Biden heads to Saudi Arabia today, where he’s expected to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman - we’ll bring you the details. The House of Representatives is expected pass a pair of bills aimed at protecting access to abortion at the federal level. Sri Lankans are celebrating after the country’s parliament confirmed it has formally accepted the President’s resignation. Texas is challenging guidance from the Biden administration that says federal law overrides state abortion restrictions. And, a new number is launched for mental health emergencies.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy