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Biden Calls For Investigations Into Pandemic Fraud, Abuse During State of the Union

During his State of the Union address on Feb. 7, President Joe Biden called for investigations into fraudulent use of funds authorized for COVID-19 economic relief. The call comes as a concession from the president to Republicans, who are gearing up for investigations on topics ranging from Biden’s family to the Department of Justice and…


Republicans Give Mixed Reaction to Biden State of Union Opening Comments

Republicans gave a mixed reaction to President Joe Biden’s first statements in his State of the Union address. Republicans responded positively to Biden’s bipartisan overtures and push for increasing U.S. manufacturing. Biden acknowledged that Democrats sometimes “went it alone” during the last Congress—including the passage of over $2.6 trillion in spending with no GOP support….


Republicans Give Mixed Reaction to Biden State of the Union Opening Comments

Republicans gave a mixed reaction to President Joe Biden’s first statements in his State of the Union address. Republicans responded positively to Biden’s bipartisan overtures and push for increasing U.S. manufacturing. Biden acknowledged that Democrats sometimes “went it alone” during the last Congress—including the passage of over $2.6 trillion in spending with no GOP support….


Biden to Paint Image of Economic Recovery During State of the Union Address

President Joe Biden will seek to paint an image of economic recovery during his State of the Union speech. The speech comes as Biden faces the prospect of a divided Congress for the first time in his presidency after Republicans took control of the House in 2022. According to documents provided by the White House,…


Biden Prepares for State of the Union Address Amid China Balloon Debacle, Classified Document Crisis, and Divided Congress

President Joe Biden will deliver his State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 7. The speech will take place at a pivotal time as he is touting what he deems significant accomplishments and facing multiple challenges while speculation mounts about his plans for seeking a second term in 2024. During the…


Biden to Tout Bringing Economy ‘Back From the Pandemic’ During State of the Union Address

President Joe Biden will deliver his State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 7. The speech will take place at a pivotal time in his presidency as he is facing multiple challenges and speculation mounts about his plans for seeking a second term in 2024. During the speech, Biden is expected…


DNC Crowd Cries ‘Four More Years’ During Biden’s Winter Convention Address

Introducing himself as “Jill Biden’s husband,” President Joe Biden was greeted with loud applause and occasional boisterous cries of “Four more years!” during his speech at the Democratic National Committee’s winter convention in Philadelphia on Feb. 3. Biden’s address at the Sheraton Hotel included mentions of legislation he has signed into law in the first…


Biden, Clinton Celebrate 30 Years of the Family and Medical Leave Act

President Joe Biden commemorated the Family and Medical Leave Act’s 30th anniversary on Feb. 2 by encouraging federal agency leaders to expand provisions from the law and asking former President Bill Clinton to speak at the White House. In 1993, Clinton signed legislation that mandates certain employers to authorize as much as 12 weeks of unpaid…


Biden Economic Adviser Brian Deese is Leaving White House Post

A day after a ceremony where he praised outgoing Chief of Staff Ron Klain and welcomed his replacement Jeff Zients, President Joe Biden confirmed on Feb. 2 that National Economic Council Director Brian Deese will step down from his post. As Biden’s top White House economic adviser for the past two years, Deese helped coordinate…


Biden Encourages Unity in America During National Prayer Breakfast Remarks

President Joe Biden called for unity among Americans—regardless of religion, race, and party affiliation—during his remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast on Capitol Hill on Feb. 2. “Just before Christmas, I offered a message to the country. A universal message of hope, joy, and love, whether you’re Christian whether you’re Jewish, Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist, or…