The Darker Truths About the State of Unionizing in the Country — and What Can Be Done to Change Things Organizing franchises is swell, but the attacks on unionization drives must stop. Capital & Main · Feb 16, 2023
He attended the SOTU after saving lives in a mass shooting. He wants Congress to stop feuding and save more Army veteran Richard Fierro, 45, sprung to action in November when a gunman opened fire at a Colorado Springs club. Nearly three months later, he watched in person as the President addressed the nation from the Capitol, marvelling at the microcosm of America represented by his fellow guests -- as… The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2023
Photos of the week ending February 10, 2023 - Roll Call The State of the Union dominated this week on Capitol Hill, along with the ongoing Rep. George Santos saga. Roll Call · Feb 10, 2023
Will Biden let the heckler's veto stand? Liberal schadenfreude does nothing to change the fact that Republicans control the House of Representatives Salon · Feb 10, 2023
Biden had a sick burn in his State of the Union speech. 'Lots of luck' explaining it President Biden wished congressional Republicans "lots of luck in your senior year" during his State of the Union speech — a taunt that had a lot of people wondering. WEKU · Feb 9, 2023
Seth Meyers on Republican heckling: ‘These guys make Biden look like a Harlem Globetrotter’ Late-night hosts discuss Republicans’ disruptions and Biden’s power plays during State of the Union address The Guardian - US · Feb 9, 2023
Two new kids in class share their State of the Union first impressions They might be new to school, but two freshman congressmen have plenty of insight to offer on Joe Biden's State of the Union address. WEKU · Feb 8, 2023
The Guardian view on Biden’s State of the Union: deft politics - now to persuade voters Editorial: The president can take pride in real achievements. Can he convince Americans to give him credit? The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2023
Biden calls for assault weapon ban – but does focus on military-style guns and mass shootings undermine his message? Among those attending the State of Union address on Feb. 7, 2022, was Brandon Tsay. Invited by President Joe Biden, the 26-year-old has been hailed as a hero for disarming a gunman who killed 11 people in a mass shooting in Monterey Park, California. The Conversation · Feb 8, 2023
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 · Feb 8, 2023
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 · Feb 8, 2023
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 The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023
US President Joe Biden calls for unity in State of the Union address U2 frontman Bono was among his guests at the event Irish Mirror · Feb 8, 2023
322 election-related bills introduced in state legislatures last week Welcome to the Wednesday, February 8, Brew. Ballotpedia · Feb 8, 2023
WEKU · Feb 8, 2023 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.
WEKU · Feb 8, 2023 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.
The Guardian - US · Feb 8, 2023 Feisty Biden offers bipartisan vision while still triggering Republicans The president hailed successes and even got the GOP cheering for entitlement programs in what looked like an unofficial re-election campaign launch
The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023 How long was Biden’s State of the Union address? Here’s how the address compares to past speeches Mr Biden gives one of the ten-longest running State of the Union addresses in the last 60 years
The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023 Biden stares down Republican hecklers in feisty State of the Union speech tackling economy, police reform and China Joe Biden engaged in a running back-and-forth with Republicans that at times seemed more like something out of Prime Minster’s Questions than anything in the American parliamentary tradition
Reason · Feb 8, 2023 Biden Promises To Stop Waiving His Own Terrible 'Buy American' Mandates The president's State of the Union address re-upped a tired, old promise to spend more tax dollars on less infrastructure.
The Guardian - US · Feb 8, 2023 ‘You don’t belong here’: Romney and Santos in tense State of Union exchange Controversial Republican congressman confronted by senator and former presidential candidate on floor of House
WEKU · Feb 8, 2023 Biden makes a pitch to 'finish the job' in his State of the Union address President Biden repeated the phrase "Let's finish the job" in his address — a refrain likely to be heard as his unofficial pitch for a second term in office.
The Conversation · Feb 8, 2023 State of the Union: What experts have said about Biden's proposed reforms on policing, guns and taxes The speech lasted 70-odd minutes and was interrupted at least 70 times, mostly by standing ovations from supporters, but also from occasional interjections from less sympathetic lawmakers.
The Conversation · Feb 8, 2023 State of the Union address is Biden's chance to shine – and a speechwriter's burden to get voters to listen With a speech crammed full of promises – to provide more support to veterans, protect children from online dangers and crack down on fentanyl trafficking, to list just a few – President Joe Biden laid out his administration’s priorities in the annual State of the Union address.
Los Angeles Times · Feb 8, 2023 In State of the Union, a feisty Biden calls for bipartisanship WASHINGTON — In a State of the Union address that began as a bipartisan appeal, President Biden appeared combative and feisty at times as he sparred with Republicans over his legislative record, the federal deficit and border security.