Biden to deliver latest State of the Union on Thursday
President Joe Biden will seek to lay out the case for his re-election and address a range of pressing issues both domestic and international when he delivers his latest State of the Union address to a joint-session of Congress on Thursday evening.
The Democrat is expected to tout his achievements in the White House, allay concerns about his age and warn of the threat to democracy posed by Donald Trump and hard-right Republicans across the country as he readies for a crucial election year.
The president’s address is likely to cover the economic recovery and infrastructure wins he has overseen from the Oval Office and feature a call for greater cooperation in the House of Representatives on spending deals to avert another looming government shutdown and to resolve the illegal immigration crisis at the southern border.
He is also expected to stress the need for international unity in the face of conflicts raging in Ukraine and Gaza.
Mr Trump has meanwhile promised to deliver a “play by play” response to President Biden’s address, effectively an act of live-trolling that will see him” fact-check” the commander-in-chief.
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As is customary, a number of high-profile guests have been invited to watch the State of the Union in the company of their representatives or seated beside the first lady.
Here’s a list of this year’s list of invitees – not all of whom are able to attend:
Oliver O’Connell7 March 2024 08:20
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President Joe Biden is expected to tout achievements in office and address a range of domestic and international concerns in Thursday’s speech to joint-session of Congress
Oliver O’Connell7 March 2024 06:20
Biden previews State of the Union address: ‘My report to you, the American people’
President Joe Biden has previewed tomorrow’s State of the Union address, referring to it as “my report to you, the American people”.
The State of the Union isn’t just a speech – it’s my report to you, the American people.
You hired me to get the job done, build an economy that works for working people, and make life better for families.
Tomorrow, I’ll update you on our progress and lay out the path ahead.
My Administration has accomplished more over three years than most presidents have in eight –
From investing in infrastructure and lowering health care costs to abolishing junk fees, making the wealthy pay their fair share, and fighting for women’s reproductive health care.
But there is still so much to do before the job’s done.
That includes lowering prescription drug prices for every American, getting student debt relief to hardworking borrowers, restoring a woman’s right to choose, and banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.
Oliver O’Connell7 March 2024 05:20
Texas DA flags bizarre voting mix-up
Martha McHardy has the details:
Oliver O’Connell7 March 2024 04:20
Watch: Karine Jean-Pierre lays out what Biden will talk about at State of the Union
Oliver O’Connell7 March 2024 03:20
House GOP call Hunter Biden and business associates to testify in public Biden impeachment hearing
The committee is investigating allegations that the president was involved in his son’s business dealings and used his political influence to enrich his family – a claim central to Republicans’ impeachment inquiry into the president.
The probe, however, has so far turned up little evidence to support the claims, as Kelly Rissman reports:
Oliver O’Connell7 March 2024 02:20
‘ANYTIME, ANYWHERE, ANYPLACE’
The former president said it was “important for the country to get the truth” and later offered to debate Mr Biden “anytime, anywhere, anyplace”.
Mike Bedigan reports on the former president’s latest outburst:
Oliver O’Connell7 March 2024 01:20
US public companies must report greenhouse gas emissions
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a much-anticipated rule requiring public companies to publicly report their greenhouse gas emissions and expected climate risk.
The rule passed 3-2 on Wednesday, supported by three Democratic commissioners and opposed by two Republicans. The rule has been under consideration for nearly two years, and the guidelines commissioners adopted Wednesday are weaker than those proposed before.
Unlike previous drafts of the rule, the SEC will not require public companies to report some indirect emissions, referred to as “Scope 3” emissions, which happen along a company’s supply chain rather than as a result of their direct operations, according to the Associated Press.
Katie Hawkinson has the story…
Oliver O’Connell7 March 2024 00:20
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Biden previews State of the Union address: ‘My report to you, the American people’
President Joe Biden has previewed tomorrow’s State of the Union address, referring to it as “my report to you, the American people”.
The State of the Union isn’t just a speech – it’s my report to you, the American people.
You hired me to get the job done, build an economy that works for working people, and make life better for families.
Tomorrow, I’ll update you on our progress and lay out the path ahead.
My Administration has accomplished more over three years than most presidents have in eight –
From investing in infrastructure and lowering health care costs to abolishing junk fees, making the wealthy pay their fair share, and fighting for women’s reproductive health care.
But there is still so much to do before the job’s done.
That includes lowering prescription drug prices for every American, getting student debt relief to hardworking borrowers, restoring a woman’s right to choose, and banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.
Oliver O’Connell6 March 2024 22:50