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7 takeaways from Biden's State of the Union address

The State of the Union address is a crucial forum for the President to communicate with the nation.

Biden emphasized the threat to democracy and criticized Trump and the Supreme Court in his speech. [ more ]

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Biden Turned His Biggest Weakness Into His Strength at the State of the Union

President Biden began and ended the State of the Union Address on foreign policy with a focus on defending democracy.

Biden highlighted the threats to freedom and democracy both domestically and internationally, particularly pointing out Russia's actions in Ukraine. [ more ]

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President Biden criticized former President Trump as a threat to democracy and stability.

The State of the Union address focused on various critical issues like the economy, immigration, abortion, and wars in Gaza and Ukraine. [ more ]

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Klein: Biden finally figured out how to sell his own record

Biden's strong State of the Union address improves reelection prospects

Biden's economic performance not aligned with public perception [ more ]

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Opinion | Fine, Call It a Comeback

Biden's strong State of the Union address can boost confidence in his re-election

Biden's economic performance faces perception challenges despite strong indicators. [ more ]

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What Pundits Are Saying About Biden's State of the Union (and Britt's Response)

Biden was feisty and in Trump's face during his State of the Union address.

Biden's economic pitch focused on tangible issues like tax fairness and cost of living. [ more ]

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He Should Have Said Undocumented': Nancy Pelosi Corrects Biden For Saying Killed by an Illegal'

Pelosi suggests Biden should have said 'undocumented' instead of 'illegal' in reference to an individual during State of the Union address. [ more ]

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Amid Criticism, Britt Seeks to Defend Her Misleading Border Comments

Senator Katie Britt defended her comments regarding a woman trafficked in Mexico, clarifying it wasn't in the US under Biden.

Criticism of Britt's speech included misleading framing, choice to speak from kitchen, and inaccuracies about Biden's policies. [ more ]

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Katie Britt used a decades-old example of rapes in Mexico in GOP response to Biden

Senator used a harrowing account of a young woman's abuse to criticize Biden's border policies.

The victim's abuse mentioned by the senator did not occur in the U.S. or during the Biden administration. [ more ]

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Katie Britt, With Smiles and Menace, Delivers G.O.P. Response to Biden

Senator Katie Britt criticized President Biden's leadership in the Republican response to his State of the Union address.

Katie Britt, the youngest Republican woman elected to the Senate, delivered an uneven speech with warnings about illegal immigration. [ more ]

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Katie Britt, With Smiles and Menace, Delivers G.O.P. Response to Biden

Senator Katie Britt criticized President Biden's leadership in the Republican response to his State of the Union address.

Ms. Britt, a rising young star in the Republican Party, delivered an uneven speech with warnings about illegal immigration. [ more ]

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Biden's State of the Union Address: Right in Trump's Face!

Biden emphasized contrasting his record with Trump's actions in his State of the Union address.

The State of the Union address is a crucial platform for the president to address the country and impact public perception. [ more ]

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Biden's State of the Union vs Hur's Testimony

President Biden's State of the Union address and Special Counsel Robert Hur's testimony were discussed.

Congress is moving to ban the Chinese government from TikTok. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

Fox host accuses Joe Biden of doping for the State of the Union address in unhinged rant

Biden's strong State of the Union showing dispels doubts about his capabilities for a second term.

Fox News host Jesse Watters suggests Biden may have been on drugs during the State of the Union address. [ more ]

The Nation

Keep Talking About President Biden's Age

Biden successfully delivered State of the Union address

Debates over Biden's age in the political landscape [ more ]

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Biden Rips Fox News' Coverage of Him in Stump Speech: We Have the Strongest Economy in the World'

President Biden addressed criticism from Fox News regarding his State of the Union address.

Biden emphasized the importance of focusing on the middle class for a strong economy. [ more ]

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Quite A Factual Speech!' CNN's Daniel Dale Fact-Checks Biden Shortly After State of the Union

President Biden's State of the Union address was praised for accuracy by CNN fact-checker Daniel Dale.

Despite being quite factual, President Biden made a few false or misleading claims during his speech. [ more ]

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Joe Biden delivers spirited, optimistic State of the Union, leaving Republicans looking foolish

President Biden's State of the Union address focused on resilience, inclusivity, and hope for America's future.

Biden emphasized the importance of unity, confronting history, and supporting transgender rights in his address. [ more ]

Axios

5 key takeaways from Biden's State of the Union speech

Biden reassured Democrats with a commanding State of the Union address, dispelling concerns about his age.

He aggressively engaged with Republican critics, defanged hecklers, and implicitly criticized Trump during his speech. [ more ]

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Biden's SOTU calls for a ban on AI voice impersonation

President Biden calls for a ban on AI voice impersonation during State of the Union address.

It is unclear if the ban mentioned by Biden refers to existing rules on robocalls or new legislation. [ more ]

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More Tuned In for State of the Union Than Last Year

President Biden's State of the Union address doubled as a campaign kickoff speech.

Nielsen reported an estimated 28 million viewers for Mr. Biden's speech on major cable and broadcast networks. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

SoCal father of Marine killed in 2021 was arrested for protesting during State of the Union address

Father of fallen Marine arrested for shouting during Biden's State of the Union address.

Steve Nikoui interrupted Biden's speech to say 'Abbey Gate', referencing the suicide bombing where his son died. [ more ]

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Battling Dress Codes at the State of the Union

The State of the Union address has become a platform for making sartorial statements with symbolic significance.

Political messages and imagery are increasingly used as tools in elections, including through clothing choices. [ more ]

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Father of SoCal Marine killed in 2021 Kabul airport bombing arrested for disrupting SOTU

The father of a U.S. Marine killed in the Kabul airport bombing disrupted President Biden's State of the Union address by shouting about the incident.

The man, identified as Steven K. Nikoui, was arrested by Capitol Police for causing a disturbance during the speech. [ more ]

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How Cable News Reacted to the Speech

Biden's SOTU address received mixed reactions based on partisanship.

The speech was perceived as both forceful and agitated by different commentators. [ more ]

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State of the Union guest charged for disrupting Biden's speech

Father of fallen Marine disrupts State of the Union Address to protest Biden's statements.

The disruption led to arrest and a misdemeanor charge for the protester. [ more ]

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Joe Biden pledges trans support in State of the Union, but his words ring hollow

President Biden reaffirmed support for transgender people in State of the Union address.

Some critics disappointed over repeated promises without concrete actions for LGBTQ+ community. [ more ]

Washington Post

Biden chatted for so long after State of the Union, the lights went down

President Biden lingered after State of the Union address, interacting with attendees.

Biden's preference for face-to-face engagement was evident during his slow exit from the Capitol. [ more ]

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Biden Just Delivered a Top Career Performance. He Needed It.

President Biden delivered a feisty State of the Union address, countering criticism with humor and confidence.

The speech was a sharp rebuttal to claims of Biden's age-related limitations, showcasing his strength and combativeness. [ more ]

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Key moments from Biden's 2024 State of the Union address you may have missed

Biden highlights support for Ukraine

Focus on reproductive rights and commitment to Roe v. Wade [ more ]

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The Biggest Moments From Joe Biden's 2024 State of the Union Address

President Joe Biden highlighted his administration's accomplishments and priorities, contrasting them with former President Donald Trump's policies.

Biden focused on issues like abortion rights, wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and the border crisis during his State of the Union address. [ more ]

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Full Transcript of Biden's State of the Union Speech

President Biden delivered his State of the Union address highlighting the unprecedented challenges facing the U.S.

Biden emphasized the threats to freedom and democracy both at home and abroad, focusing on the situation in Ukraine. [ more ]

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State of the Union: Biden swipes at 'predecessor' Trump DW 03/08/2024

President Joe Biden focused on domestic issues in his State of the Union address, highlighted challenges abroad, including aid to Ukraine and a military port in Gaza.

Biden addressed concerns about his age in his speech, emphasizing his experience and unique perspective in leading the nation. [ more ]

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Biden Pressures Israel, Promises Gaza Aid Pier in State of the Union Speech

President Biden emphasizes two-state solution for Gaza crisis

Biden calls for increased humanitarian assistance to Gaza Strip [ more ]

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Trump's Truth Social sputtered during State of Union address

Truth Social feed struggled during Trump's live commentary on State of the Union address.

Trump's posts on Truth Social focused on criticizing President Biden's speech and policies. [ more ]

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Biden Trolls Republican Hecklers During SOTU: Oh, You Don't Like That Bill, Huh?'

Biden trolled hecklers during State of the Union address regarding border security reform bill

Bipartisan bill proposes significant border security reforms and policies to address immigration issues. [ more ]

Washington Post

Perspective | The Union is strong: our Congress is a mess

Americans were told by President Biden that the nation's status is "strong and getting stronger," despite various crises.

President Biden called for legislation to build and renovate homes, praised Obamacare, and warned against attacks on women's bodily autonomy. [ more ]

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Biden Targets Republicans on IVF and Abortion Access in State of the Union

President Biden advocates protecting abortion and IVF rights in his State of the Union address.

The Alabama court decision on embryo rights stirred controversy around IVF, leading to political responses and a shift in Biden's reproductive rights messaging. [ more ]

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Biden Pressed on How Well He's Getting Along With Netanyahu

President Biden emphasizes the need for more aid to Gaza without excuses.

Biden maintains a positive relationship with Netanyahu and hints at revealing details in his State of the Union address. [ more ]

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