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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.

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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.

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Five key takeaways from Biden’s combative State of the Union address

The president toggles between the magnanimous bipartisan dealmaker and combative incumbent battling Republican heckling

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Tyre Nichols’ emotional parents stand to applaud Biden as he insists police ‘be held accountable’

The president has called on lawmakers to pass George Floyd Justice in Policing Act

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Toll of police brutality on display at State of the Union

The toll of police brutality in America was on painful display as family members of Black men and women killed in custody sit alongside lawmakers in the House to hear the president’s State of the Union address

The Independent UK

In State of the Union speech, a feisty Biden battles hecklers and calls for bipartisanship

WASHINGTON — A feisty and occasionally combative President Biden sparred with Republicans over his legislative record, the federal deficit and border security in a State of the Union address that began as an appeal for bipartisanship.

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Biden pitches optimism to skeptical Americans in State of the Union address

WASHINGTON — President Biden is delivering his second State of the Union speech, and hoping to convince skeptical Americans that they are better off than they were when he took office two years ago.

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State of the Union: How progressives responded to the soft launch of Biden’s 2024 run

Speech was Biden’s opportunity to soft launch 2024 campaign

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Memphis officer took, shared photos of bloodied Tyre Nichols

Documents released Tuesday provide a scathing account of what authorities called the “blatantly unprofessional” conduct of five officers involved in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols during a traffic stop last month — including new revelations about how one officer took and shared pictures of the bloodied victim

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Biden's State of the Union guests include Bono, Tyre Nichols' parents and more

The attendees included cancer survivors and their families, a veteran and his caregivers, a health care professional from a Navajo reservation, a Holocaust survivor and more.

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Memphis police officer texted photo of Tyre Nichols to at least five people after he beat him, records show

At least 13 police officers in Memphis have been fired or are facing disciplinary measures for their roles in the beating

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What is the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act and can Congress pass it?

Lawmakers failed to meet Joe Biden’s deadline for comprehensive police reform legislation. Republicans say the bill is a ‘nonstarter’ while families of victims of police violence demand action

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Seven more Memphis officers face disciplinary charges in wake of Tyre Nichols’ death

Six police officers have already been fired for their role in the beating

The Independent UK

Families of Tyre Nichols and George Floyd to attend State of the Union

Close relatives of Black people killed by police invited to Biden’s address by more than a dozen members of Congress

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13 Memphis officers could be disciplined in Nichols case

Officials say 13 Memphis officers could end up being disciplined in connection with the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols

Los Angeles Times

These are the most interesting guests who'll be at the State of the Union

WASHINGTON — At 9 p.m. Eastern time Tuesday, President Joe Biden will appear before a joint session of Congress to deliver his second State of the Union address.

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More officers may be disciplined in Tyre Nichols case, Memphis city attorney says

More Memphis police officers could be disciplined over the death of Tyre Nichols, the city’s chief legal officer said.

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Black caucus sees State of the Union as an important chance to push for police reform

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus invited families that have lost loved ones at the hands of police to be their guests at the State of the Union.

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Police violence upended the lives of these families attending Biden’s State of the Union

Mothers, fathers and siblings of Black victims of police brutality will attend prime-time address

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Biden to address police reform in State of the Union speech

President Joe Biden will discuss police reform in his State of the Union speech.

The Independent UK

Can Congress pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act?

Lawmakers failed to meet Joe Biden’s deadline for comprehensive police reform legislation. Republicans say the bill is a ‘nonstarter’ while families of victims of police violence demand action

Irish Mirror

Bono to attend US President Joe Biden's State of the Union address in Washington DC

The lead singer of U2 was invited because of his advocacy and philanthropic support for global health and AIDS relief initiatives

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Biden to call for congressional action on guns, police misconduct - Roll Call

President Joe Biden plans to renew calls for Congress to use legislation and funding to address gun violence, policing and criminal justice.

The Guardian - UK

I have seen race hate in the US and UK and the message is the same: no one is free until we are all free

Policing still devalues Black lives, but we have seen progress, and know our struggle yields results, says civil rights activist and radio talkshow host Rev Al Sharpton

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Memphis police numbers dropped by nearly a quarter in recent years – were staffing shortages a factor in the killing of Tyre Nichols?

In the years running up to the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, the Memphis Police Department faced an increasingly dire staffing crisis. Indeed, shortages on the force have led to questions over whether, given their relative lack of experience, the five officers now charged with Nichols’ murder would have been…

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