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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.

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.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 8, 2023

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.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 8, 2023

Biden’s State of the Union turns into a rowdy back-and-forth - Roll Call

At times, it felt as though the president was negotiating with Republicans as the nation watched. “Liar!” shouted Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.

Roll Call · Feb 7, 2023

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

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023

Marjorie Taylor Greene accuses Pentagon of ‘purposefully’ not telling Trump about spy balloons

Ms Green is reportedly planning to bring a lagre white balloon to the State of the Union address to troll the Biden administration

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023

White House Opposes Congressional Effort To End COVID Vaccine Mandate for Foreign Travelers

More than four months after President Joe Biden declared the pandemic to be over, the White House is fighting efforts to lift lingering and nonsensical COVID rules.

Reason · Feb 7, 2023

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 · Feb 7, 2023

Texas lawyer shot by Dick Cheney on 2006 hunting trip dies aged 95

Harry Whittington spent week in intensive care after being inadvertently shot by then vice-president on quail-hunting trip

The Guardian - US · Feb 7, 2023

U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh will lead NHL players union

The hockey players’ union has been searching for a new executive director to take over for Don Fehr, who had been in charge for more than a decade.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 7, 2023