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Mitt Romney to mull Republicans’ ‘slide toward authoritarianism’ in biography

Biographer of Utah senator and former presidential nominee ‘astonished by his level of candor’ in cooperating with new book

The Guardian - US

In Florida, Biden aims at seniors with Social Security message

U.S. President Joe Biden traveled on Thursday to Florida and positioned his Democratic party as the sole protector of Social Security and Medicare in an aim to reclaim the state, which has a large population of retirees who rely on the programs.

Reuters

Biden wants to talk with Sen. Menendez about Cuba. Are policy changes coming?

WASHINGTON — A brief exchange after President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address Tuesday night has sparked interest in what the White House might be considering doing regarding its policies toward Cuba.

Miami Herald

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Biden warns of GOP plans for Medicare, Social Security cuts

When President Joe Biden suggested that Republicans want to slash Medicare and Social Security it brought howls of protests from the GOP side of the aisle during the State of the Union address

The Independent UK

The State of Our Union Sucks

The bipartisan (if shouty!) embrace of big-government nationalism ensures our populist moment won't end any time soon.

Reason

Mayoral challenger Ald. Sophia King airs first campaign commercial

King entered the race with high hopes and a formidable reputation for fundraising for her City Council campaigns. But her fundraising for mayor has not gone well. Out of $500,000 raised, $350,000 is from her own household.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Commentary: Black History Month is a century-old relic — one we still desperately need

During the first term of Barack Obama’s presidency, my then 8-year-old daughter asked a simple question. “Why do Black people have a special month?”

Los Angeles Times

‘Living legends.’ Fla. man, 101, honored for service as a first Black US Marine

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- George J. Johnson proudly served as a U.S. Marine Corps military policeman during World War II in the early to mid 1940s.

Miami Herald

Who’s who in Joe Biden’s family?

Mr Biden lost his first wife Neilia and one-year-old daughter Naomi in a car accident

The Independent UK

A speechwriter's guide to watching the State of the Union address

The State of The Union serves as a check-in with the President. But what can you learn from reading between the lines?

WEKU

Who is skipping the State of the Union address?

At least one Republican congresswomen will not be in attendance on Tuesday night

The Independent UK

Seth Meyers on Chinese balloon: ‘Are they trying to scare us or cheer us up?’

Late-night hosts react to the suspected Chinese spy balloon that inflamed Fox News over the weekend and discuss Beyoncé’s historic Grammy awards

The Guardian - US

Robe & Gavel: Federal Judicial Vacancy Count released for February

Welcome to the February 7 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S.

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Mark Z. Barabak: Here's why Joe Biden won't be dumping Kamala Harris as his running mate

Being vice president of the United States is sort of like working for Donald Trump or watching reality TV. It requires a high degree of tolerance for indignity and abuse.

The Independent UK

State of the Union: The seven most bizarre moments over the years

From a congressman shouting ‘you lie!’ to the Speaker of the House tearing the speech to pieces, here are some of the most memorable and regrettable SOTU moments

Roll Call

Biden set to deliver speech in House under new management - Roll Call

The last time a president delivered a State of the Union speech before a House speaker of the opposite party, Pelosi tore up Trump's speech.

The Independent UK

State of the Union: The seven most bizarre moments over the years

From a congressman shouting ‘you lie!’ to the Speaker of the House tearing the speech to pieces, here are some of the most memorable and regrettable SOTU moments

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Republican representative calls on Biden to resign over Chinese balloon: ‘Catastrophic spectacle’

Rep Joe Wilson claims Biden’s “open border policies have allowed hundreds of identified terrorists into America to commit mass murder”

WEKU

What Biden needs to do in this year's State of the Union speech

On Tuesday, Biden will deliver his State of the Union speech to a divided Congress — and a big audience at home. It's seen as an unofficial kick-off to his expected re-election campaign.

Salon

How the right's reboot got us here

After the collapse of the Bush presidency, the right tried an ambitious rebranding effort. How did that turn out?

The Independent UK

State of the Union: The seven most bizarre moments over the years

From a congressman shouting ‘you lie!’ to the Speaker of the House tearing the speech to pieces, here are some of the most memorable and regrettable SOTU moments

Tribune News Service

Commentary: Biden’s successes were made possible by Obama

It’s a safe bet that President Joe Biden will use his State of the Union address to brag about his many policy accomplishments over the last two years — and that the Democrats in the audience will respond with cheers. Many of Biden’s supporters argue that he can claim a…

The Guardian - US

‘I can’t plan ahead’: Dreamers speak out as US program faces new threat

Immigrants express frustration as nine Republican-led states ask judge to end Obama-era program that gives temporary deportation relief

The Independent UK

State of the Union: The seven most bizarre moments over the years

From a congressman shouting ‘you lie!’ to the Speaker of the House tearing the speech to pieces, here are some of the most memorable and regrettable SOTU moments

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