Congress overrides Obama veto over Saudis, 9/11

United States president Barack Obama says Congress's vote to override his veto of a bill that would let relatives of 9/11 victims sue Saudi Arabian officials is a major mistake. It is the first time the Senate and House of Representatives have combined to reject a veto from him. Mr Obama says it could open the US government to lawsuits for the actions of its military and diplomats abroad.

Chuck Schumer, left, and John Cornyn talk with reporters (AAP)