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Heckler MTG whines about SOTU "yelling"

“Part of the time we couldn’t really understand what he was saying because he was yelling at people," Greene said

Salon

Biden's SOTU rope-a-dope: GOP hissy fit

Nevertheless, this State of the Union speech was one of Biden's best moments as president

Salon

In his State of the Union, Biden says the U.S. must 'finish the job' on reproductive rights, paid leave, and childcare

The president addressed paid leave, childcare, and abortion rights in his State of the Union.

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Rishi Sunak lays down a marker with offer to train Ukraine pilots

The idea has been firmly rejected by the US and Germany – but such red lines have been overturned before

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Biden touts jobs and climate wins in State of Union address

President hails post-lockdown economy reboot. Plus, former Twitter execs to testify over Hunter Biden laptop story

The Guardian - UK

Joe Biden tells Kyre Nichols’s parents ‘we have to do better’ in State of the Union address to America

“What happened to Tyre in Memphis happens too often’, the US President says in speech to Congress

Evening Standard

Why was Bono at the State of the Union?

Rock star was personally invited to the SOTU in honour of his advocacy and philanthropic work on global health and AIDS relief initiatives

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Memphis police officer took and shared photographs of bloodied Tyre Nichols, report finds

Demetrius Haley stood over Tyre Nichols as he lay propped against a police car and took photographs

Irish Mirror

Kyrsten Sinema sparks debate with ‘Grammy-worthy’ dress at State of the Union

Sen Kyrsten Sinema, now an Independent, is facing a complicated path to re-election next year

The Independent UK

Biden goes off script to challenge Republicans

He baited Republicans on Medicare and Social Security.

Axios

Turkey receives help from 70 nations

CAIRO -- The 7.8 magnitude earthquake and multiple aftershocks that struck southern Turkey on Monday occurred at a time when the country has been increasing its presence as a mediator in the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. While 70 countries, including Japan, have started providing emergency assistance to Turkey by…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Richard Marles insists Aukus submarine deal will not erode Australia’s military sovereignty

Defence minister to tell parliament agreement with US and UK will not limit Australia’s independence on deployment decisions

The Guardian - AU

President Biden's industrial policy push is a break from 50 years of orthodoxy

It will change the contours of the global economy.

Fortune

China says it was smeared in Joe Biden's State of the Union speech

It comes after the shooting down of a suspected Chinese spy balloon which had travelled over the United States

Irish Mirror

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US President Joe Biden calls for unity in State of the Union address

U2 frontman Bono was among his guests at the event

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The Conversation

State of the Union: 'bipartisan' Biden's landmark speech sounds like a campaign launch for 2024

The US president Joe Biden delivered his second State of the Union address with a message of optimism, declaring – as is customary – that “the state of the union is strong”. With newly elected Republican speaker Kevin McCarthy and Democrat vice-president Kamala Harris sat behind him, Biden launched what…

Salon

A nightmare rematch could spell the end

The public appears to have grown tired of both Joe Biden and Donald Trump. That's a huge problem for our democracy

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The Independent UK

Ex-Twitter execs to face GOP questioning on Hunter Biden

House Republicans are expected to question former Twitter executives about the platform’s handling of reporting on Hunter Biden, the president's son

The Independent UK

Marjorie Taylor Greene shouts ‘liar’ at Biden during SOTU after disrupting last year’s speech by heckling

Greene’s own far-right colleague suggested such an idea just days ago

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: A military strike would not guarantee a nuclear-free Iran

Washington has signaled that when it comes to Iran, diplomacy is out, and hostility is in. The U.S. began conducting joint air exercises with Israel on Jan. 23, employing more than 100 aircraft including strategic bombers and advanced F-35 fighter jets. This comes after President Joe Biden stated, “We’re going…

France 24

Confident Biden highlights strength of US economy in State of the Union speech

In his State of the Union address, US President Joe Biden underlined slowing inflation and low unemployment as signs that the country's economy is resilient and ready to compete with China in key sectors. Looking forward, he aims to reduce the deficit and raise the debt ceiling by increasing taxes…

The Independent UK

Biden makes Wisconsin his 1st stop after State of the Union

President Joe Biden is making Wisconsin his first stop after his State of the Union address

WEKU

In 2022, Ukraine was a rallying cry in the State of the Union. In 2023, not so much

Last year the State of Union came six days after Russia invaded Ukraine. Lawmakers waved Ukraine flags and cheered President Biden's stirring call for support. This year, the focus had changed.

WEKU

5 takeaways from Biden's State of the Union address

The president drew a clear distinction with House Republicans, baiting them into several moments of hectoring, while seemingly getting them to agree to not cut Social Security or Medicare.

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