State of the Union

2024 - 3 - 8

Biden's Combative State of the Union: Democracy Threats, Age Concerns, and Trump Targeted

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President Biden's State of the Union address sparks controversy with bold statements on democracy, age, and opposition targeting.

President Biden's recent State of the Union address has stirred up a storm of reactions, focusing on critical issues that are shaping the political landscape. The speech highlighted threats to democracy, with a notable announcement of a plan for US troops to construct a port on the Gaza shore for aid delivery, showcasing a strategic move to address global humanitarian concerns. Additionally, Biden utilized the platform to draw sharp contrasts with his likely 2024 opponent, former President Donald Trump, creating a fierce political narrative. The address delved into key domestic policy ideas, touching on limits on executive compensation, higher taxes for the wealthy, and innovative measures such as tax credits for home buyers and sellers, as well as negotiations on drug prices. President Biden's passionate defense of democracy and vigorous stance on economic issues for the middle class left a lasting impact on viewers, setting the tone for upcoming political debates.

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First Thing: Biden spotlights threats to democracy in State of the ... (The Guardian)

The president also addressed concerns about his age and announced plan for US troops to build port on Gaza shore for aid delivery.

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5 takeaways from President Biden's State of the Union address (NPR)

President Biden used the high-profile speech to draw a contrast with his 2024 likely opponent, former President Donald Trump. He hit on the economy, ...

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Five domestic policy ideas in Biden's State of the Union speech (The Washington Post)

Limits on executive compensation and higher taxes for the wealthy · Give home buyers — and some home sellers — tax credits · Negotiate prices for more drugs.

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Daily Briefing: 'The state of the union is strong' (USA TODAY)

President Joe Biden defends democracy in his annual address and more news to know Friday.

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Live updates: President Biden's 2024 State of the Union address (CNN)

President Joe Biden gave a forceful speech, with frequent ad-libs, highlighting his work on economic issues for the middle class in his State of the Union ...

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State of the Union address by President Joe Biden, March 7, 2024 ... (The Progressive Pulse)

Mr. Speaker. Madam Vice President. Members of Congress. My Fellow Americans. In January 1941, President Franklin Roosevelt came to this chamber to speak to the ...

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Biden shrugs off age to target Trump in combative State of the Union ... (The Straits Times)

He used about an hour of prime-time to assuage concerns about his age and focus attention on Trump's intentions. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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We watched the State of the Union with one undecided voter. She ... (NPR)

Karen Seagraves is the kind of independent voter President Biden's campaign hopes to win over this election year. Here's how she saw last night's State of ...

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5 things to know for March 8: 2024 State of the Union, Uvalde report ... (CNN)

Though he didn't say his name, Biden drew sharp contrasts between himself and his presumptive challenger, former President Donald Trump, on issues like abortion ...

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Biden uses feisty State of the Union to contrast with Trump (Federal Times)

He sought to use speech to banish doubts about whether the 81-year-old president, the country's oldest ever, is still up to the job.

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State of the Union Address 2024 Live Updates: Biden Spars with ... (The Wall Street Journal)

The president's speech to Congress is loaded with potential risks and rewards as his expected rematch with Trump intensifies.

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'The Late Show' Goes Live to Recap the State of the Union (The New York Times)

Depending on what happens in November, next year might just be a Kid Rock concert and an immigrant catapult,” Stephen Colbert joked.

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State of the Union: Biden hits back at critics as he warns of threats to ... (The Conversation UK)

Biden outlined a plan to build a temporary port to deliver aid to Gaza, and called on Israel to protect innocent victims in Gaza.

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State of the Union: Biden draws election battle lines in fiery speech (BBC News)

The president took repeated swipes at Donald Trump in his last State of the Union before November.

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Biden's State of the Union: raucous, strident and insistently optimistic (The Guardian)

On Thursday night, Joe Biden made his moral case for re-election: he views America as a besieged but worthy global leader, one whose tradition of democracy ...

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How Biden Responded To Critics In His State Of The Union Address (Forbes)

President Joe Biden countered concerns and criticisms about his age, vitality, and ability to lead if he is re-elected in November.

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So Much for “Sleepy Joe”: On Biden's Rowdy, Shouty State of the ... (The New Yorker)

President Joe Biden flanked by Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Mike Johnson delivers his. Joe Biden's adoption of a more combative tone than ...

Remarks by President Biden in State of the Union Address | The ... (The White House)

Good evening. If I were smart, I'd go home now. (Laughter and applause.) Mr. Speaker, Madam Vice President, members of Congress, my fellow Americans. In January ...

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Who is Katie Britt, the Republican who gave State of the Union ... (BBC News)

Alabama Senator Katie Britt painted a dark picture of the country in her party's response to Joe Biden's speech.

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Republicans baffled by Katie Britt's State of the Union response ... (The Guardian)

The 42-year-old Alabama senator is a rising Republican star but her kitchen table speech did not land well even in her own party.

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Transcript: Sen. Katie Britt delivers Republican response to State of ... (Roll Call)

Transcript of Sen. Katie Britt delivering the Republican response to President Biden's State of the Union address on Thursday.

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State of the Union: What the world made of Biden's big speech (BBC News)

The US president had strong words for Russia, Israel and China. How did his address go down there?

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Biden's State Of The Union Address Omits Record Production (Forbes)

President Biden a State of the Union address that remarkably omitted one of the greatest achievements in U.S. history: More energy production than any ...

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Biden's State of the Union In Focus • Stimson Center (Stimson Center)

Stimson experts provide rapid analysis of President Biden's State of the Union and its implications for international security and foreign policy.

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5 Takeaways From Joe Biden's State of the Union Address (The New York Times)

Verbal swings at Donald Trump, though not by name. A spirited back-and-forth with G.O.P. lawmakers. And a loud and feisty delivery.

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State of the Union: How are Things Progressing? | J.P. Morgan (JP Morgan)

This week of pageantry was no different, even while the news deluge touched all corners of the economy, markets and politics. Top Market Takeaways gives our ...

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Ratings Jump 18% for Biden's Feisty State of the Union (The New York Times)

President Biden attracted about five million more viewers than last year for his prime-time address on Thursday, Nielsen said.

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Did State of the Union change how voters see Biden? (BBC News)

President Joe Biden gave a vigorous State of the Union address on Thursday, working to counter a narrative haunting his re-election bid - that he's too old ...

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Reactions in these key states to Biden's State of the Union fall ... (CNN)

The reactions of over a dozen voters across seven states who watched Joe Biden's State of the Union speech overwhelmingly followed their partisan loyalties.

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TV Ratings: State of the Union Address Draws 32M, Up Double Digits (Hollywood Reporter)

TV ratings for the 2024 State of the Union were up by about 18 percent over last year, with President Biden's speech drawing 32 million viewers.

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What Joe Biden's State of the Union Speech Didn't Mention (The Intercept - First Look Media)

President Joe Biden's 2024 State of the Union speech made no mention of the forever war continuing in the Middle East.

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Biden vows to protect Social Security, Medicare and 'make the ... (CNBC)

During the State of the Union on Thursday, President Joe Biden said he opposes Social Security and Medicare benefit cuts, as well as raising the retirement ...

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State of the Union Speech Reveals Biden's Reelection Strategy (Voice of America)

President Joe Biden greets former Rep. Bob Brady as he arrives at Philadelphia International Airport, March 8, 2024. The president and first lady Jill Biden ...

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Swamp Notes: Did Biden's State of the Union hit the mark? (Financial Times)

Joe Biden's re-election campaign kicked off on Capitol Hill. He brought the energy.

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More than 32 million people watched Biden's State of the Union ... (The Washington Post)

Viewership of President Biden's address to Congress was up approximately 18 percent from last year's speech.

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Missed the State of the Union 2024? Watch replay videos of Biden's ... (CBS News)

If you missed watching President Biden's 2024 State of the Union address or the Republican response live, you can see the video replay here.

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ROUND UP: Chair Rodgers Statements on President Biden's State ... (Energy and Commerce Committee)

President Biden spent his State of the Union Address doubling down on his radical, out-of-touch agenda which has caused record inflation, surging energy ...

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