State of the Union Address LIVE: President Biden wraps address with appeal to Republicans to work together
State of the Union Address LIVE: President Biden wraps address with appeal to Republicans to work together
09:14 (IST)
State of the Union Address LIVE:
Biden in State of Union promises to 'finish the job'
President Joe Biden exhorted Republicans over and over Tuesday night to work with him to “finish the job” of rebuilding the economy and uniting the nation as he delivered a State of the Union address meant to reassure to a country beset by pessimism and fraught political divisions.
The backdrop for the annual address was markedly different from the previous two years, with a Republican speaker sitting expressionless behind Biden and GOP lawmakers in the audience preparing to scrutinize both his administration and his policies.
But Biden sought to portray a nation dramatically different in positive ways from the one he took charge of two years ago: from a reeling economy to one prosperous with new jobs; from a crippled, pandemic-weary nation to one that has now opened up and a democracy that has survived its biggest test since the Civil War.
“The story of America is a story of progress and resilience. Of always moving forward. Of never giving up. A story that is unique among all nations,” Biden said. “We are the only country that has emerged from every crisis stronger than when we entered it. That is what we are doing again."
He added: “We’re not finished yet by any stretch of the imagination.”
Biden sought to reassure the nation that his stewardship of the country has delivered results both at home and abroad, as he also set out to prove his fitness for a likely re-election bid. (AP)
09:10 (IST)
State of the Union Address LIVE:
Biden Administration wasn’t concerned about the Chinese spy balloon: Rep. Brian Mast
The Biden Administration wasn’t concerned about the Chinese spy balloon until it became a problem for them in the media cycle. Why does the President care more about what the press thinks than our national security?— Rep. Brian Mast (@RepBrianMast) February 8, 2023
09:08 (IST)
State of the Union Address LIVE:
Where is President Biden’s plan to take on the CCP surveillance state, asks Rep. Ashley Hinson
A Chinese spy balloon just floated over our country for a week. Millions of Americans have TikTok downloaded on their phones. Where is President Biden’s plan to take on the CCP surveillance state?— Ashley Hinson (@RepAshleyHinson) February 8, 2023
09:03 (IST)
State of the Union Address LIVE:
The State of the Union is strong: Biden
Tonight, I fulfilled my constitutional duty to report on the state of the nation.
And here is my report.
Because of the Soul of this nation –
Because of the backbone of this nation –
Because of the people of this nation –
The State of the Union is strong.— President Biden (@POTUS) February 8, 2023
08:59 (IST)
State of the Union Address LIVE:
"Public safety depends on public trust," President Joe Biden said before introducing the parents of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old man beaten to death by police in Memphis. "Too often that trust is violated." pic.twitter.com/mg8v86IR4G— The Associated Press (@AP) February 8, 2023
08:58 (IST)
State of the Union Address LIVE:
Biden promises steadfast support for Ukraine
President Joe Biden promised Tuesday that the United States will support Ukraine for as long as it takes to fight off the Russian invasion.
"We're going to stand with you, as long as it takes. Our nation is working for more freedom, more dignity, more peace -- not just in Europe, but everywhere," Biden said, addressing Ukraine's ambassador to Washington, Oksana Markarova, who was in attendance at the president's State of the Union speech to a joint session of Congress. (AFP)
08:49 (IST)
State of the Union Address LIVE:
Climate crisis an 'existential threat': Biden
Joe Biden called the climate crisis an "existential threat," noting that while the economy would still rely on oil and gas for the immediate future, he was "proud" America was addressing the challenge.
"The climate crisis doesn't care if you're in a red or blue state. It's an existential threat. We have an obligation not to ourselves but to our children and grandchildren to confront it," Biden said in his State of the Union address. (AFP)
08:47 (IST)
State of the Union Address LIVE:
Biden urges Congress to pass 'billionaire minimum tax'
US President Joe Biden called Tuesday for Congress to pass a minimum tax on billionaires. "Reward work, not just wealth," he said in his annual State of the Union address. "Because no billionaire should pay a lower tax rate than a school teacher or a firefighter." (AFP)
08:43 (IST)
State of the Union Address LIVE:
Biden introduces Brandon Tsay
Brandon joined me at my State of the Union tonight.
During a Lunar New Year celebration, he wrestled the semi-automatic pistol away from a gunman who had already killed 11 people.
He saved lives.
It's time we do the same and ban assault weapons once and for all. pic.twitter.com/jFEPrTMVCL— President Biden (@POTUS) February 8, 2023
08:41 (IST)
State of the Union Address LIVE:
President Joe Biden was met by hollers, boos and a shouted “liar" during his State of the Union address after suggesting the GOP had gotten behind a proposal by Florida Sen. Rick Scott to put the continued existence of Medicare and Social Security to a vote every five years. pic.twitter.com/6uQRbe0Rcz— The Associated Press (@AP) February 8, 2023
08:39 (IST)
State of the Union Address LIVE:
Doing everything we can to protect access to reproductive services and safeguard patient data: Biden
The Vice President and I are doing everything we can to protect access to reproductive services and safeguard patient data. And make no mistake. If Congress passes a national abortion ban, I will veto it.
08:32 (IST)
State of the Union Address LIVE:
Let’s come together and finish the job on police reform: Biden
I signed an executive order for all federal officers banning chokeholds, restricting no-knock warrants, and other key elements of the George Floyd Act. But all of us need to rise to this moment. We can’t turn away. Let’s come together and finish the job on police reform.
08:30 (IST)
State of the Union Address LIVE:
Joining us at the State of the Union are the parents of Tyre Nichols.
When I asked RowVaughn how she finds the courage to speak out, she shared her son “was a beautiful soul and something good will come from this.”
That's up to all of us. pic.twitter.com/HfPTbQMXpL— President Biden (@POTUS) February 8, 2023
08:25 (IST)
State of the Union Address LIVE:
President Joe Biden talked of bipartisanship between Democrats and Republicans and said "there's no reason we can't work together and find consensus on important things in this Congress as well."
FULL COVERAGE of the #StateOfTheUnion: https://t.co/PPeiIfRqJG pic.twitter.com/E1RTjH6fJd— The Associated Press (@AP) February 8, 2023
08:23 (IST)
State of the Union Address LIVE:
Biden accuses big oil companies of profiteering during the recent oil crisis
#UPDATE US President Joe Biden has accused big oil companies of profiteering during the recent oil crisis, and urged a huge tax hike on corporate stock buybacks to steer them to invest more in production.
Biden also blasted big pharmaceutical firms for charging high prices pic.twitter.com/pxeNLfMADQ— AFP News Agency (@AFP) February 8, 2023
08:20 (IST)
State of the Union Address LIVE:
Biden urges US unity, vows to restore blue-collar pride
President Joe Biden touted America's "unbroken" democracy and resurgent economy in an optimistic State of the Union speech Tuesday -- as he sought to persuade skeptical voters that at 80 he still has what it takes to takes to run for reelection.
Biden's address before Congress and tens of millions of television viewers was a chance for the Democrat, who is expected soon to announce a bid for a second term, to pitch his centrist, populist vision of a country healing after Covid and the turmoil of Donald Trump's presidency.
Referring to Trump's attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election, Biden said that the United States had survived "its greatest threat since the Civil War."
"Today, though bruised, our democracy remains unbowed and unbroken," Biden said.
Biden touted surging employment figures and told Americans that his economic plan aims to rebuild the country's manufacturing base despite pressure from the Ukraine war and pandemic disruptions.
"We're better positioned than any country on Earth right now," he said.
For decades, "manufacturing jobs moved overseas, factories closed down," Biden said.
"Jobs are coming back. Pride is coming back," he said. "This is my view of a blue-collar blueprint to rebuild America," reported AFP.
08:10 (IST)
State of the Union Address LIVE:
Let's cap the cost of insulin for every American who needs it: Biden
We capped the cost of insulin at $35 a month for seniors on Medicare and lowered insurance premiums for millions of Americans. Let’s finish the job. Let's cap the cost of insulin for every American who needs it. And make those health care savings permanent.
08:03 (IST)
State of the Union Address LIVE:
Economy better positioned to grow
US economy better positioned to grow than any on Earth, says President Biden
07:59 (IST)
State of the Union Address LIVE:
We’ve funded over 20,000 projects across America: Biden
To maintain the strongest economy in the world, we also need the best infrastructure in the world. And already, we’ve funded over 20,000 projects across America.
07:56 (IST)
State of the Union Address LIVE:
Democrats and Republicans can work together: Biden
We're told that Democrats and Republicans can't work together. But together we defended a safer Europe. Passed an infrastructure law. Launched a new era of manufacturing. Got help to toxic-exposed veterans.
We did it last Congress. There's no reason we can't do it again.
07:46 (IST)
State of the Union Address LIVE:
We have created a record 12 million new jobs: Biden
As I address Congress tonight, we have created a record 12 million new jobs.
That’s more jobs created in two years than any president has ever created in four years.— President Biden (@POTUS) February 8, 2023
07:34 (IST)
State of the Union Address LIVE:
I’m about to head over to give the State of the Union address.
But before I do, I want you to know why tonight is so important. pic.twitter.com/fG5rZFPZFK— President Biden (@POTUS) February 8, 2023
07:25 (IST)
State of the Union Address LIVE:
WATCH: Biden delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress
Happening Now: President Biden delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress. https://t.co/mzCN4SYpda— The White House (@WhiteHouse) February 8, 2023
07:22 (IST)
State of the Union Address LIVE:
Five most memorable moments from State of the Union speeches
The State of the Union is a highly scripted affair, but as a piece of political theatre — played in front of a national audience — it has often managed to surprise and even shock. Here are five standout moments.
07:19 (IST)
State of the Union Address LIVE:
History of presidential address, what to expect from Joe Biden
On Tuesday, President Joe Biden will deliver his second State of the Union (SOTU) speech – and the 98th in-person SOTU overall.
Much has changed since Biden’s first State of The Union speech a year ago – Democratic stalwart Nancy Pelosi has been replaced by GOP House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, the Republicans have won control of the US House and Russia’s war in Ukraine has entered a savage new phase.
President Joe Biden is set to deliver his second State of the Union address on Tuesday night. The annual speech, delivered before a joint session of Congress, typically provides a president with his single largest audience of the year, usually in the tens of millions.
A key difference between this year’s speech and last year’s is that Biden now faces a divided Congress for the final two years of his term. Republicans took back control of the House from Democrats in the 2022 midterm elections, while Democrats continue to hold the Senate.
After two years of managing the exit from the Covid pandemic, an end to the 20-year Afghan war debacle, the Western response against Russia’s Ukraine invasion, and extreme US political tensions, Biden feels he has much to celebrate.
“I want to talk to the American people and let them know the state of affairs,” Biden said Monday. “Just have a conversation with the American people.”
On Capitol Hill, he’ll address the full Congress, nearly every senior government member, and a vast television audience, buoyed by news that the economy is recovering strongly from the pandemic, with the lowest unemployment in 50 years.
“This is a president who is incredibly optimistic,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.
But the dramatic downing on Saturday of a huge Chinese balloon by a US Air Force fighter leaves the unstable relationship with the communist superpower literally looming over the Biden administration.
And there are troubles closer to home, with two new polls showing that well over half of voters do not want Biden, the oldest person ever in the presidency, to seek a second term in 2024.
When Biden speaks, half of the Congress members in the chamber, as well as Speaker Kevin McCarthy sitting directly behind him, will be Republicans vowing to use their new, narrow House of Representatives majority to block his policies.
“The state of the union is weaker and American families are suffering because of Joe Biden,” Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said. “But all they’ll hear from Biden are excuses.”
Already, a major crisis is brewing over Republican refusal to extend the US debt limit, usually a rubber stamp procedure. Biden’s government warns of financial calamity, with major international implications, if Republicans stick to their guns, potentially pushing the United States into default.
With inputs from agencies
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