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March 2, 2022

Kamala Harris seen mouthing words as Biden mixes up Ukrainians and Iranians

It is unclear what the vice president is mouthing in response to Biden’s gaffe, but it appears she is mouthing the word “Ukrainian.”

March 2, 2022

Biden's first State of the Union showcased American resolve

"We have fought for freedom, expanded liberty, defeated totalitarianism and terror. And built the strongest, freest, and most prosperous nation the world has ever known. Now is the hour. Our moment of responsibility. Our test of resolve and conscience, of history itself." With an eye to generational struggles of the past and a clear focus on the current crises at home, and especially abroad, President Joe Biden delivered his first State of the Union address.

March 1, 2022

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds delivers GOP response to Biden's SOTU address: 'Enough is enough'

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds took to the airwaves Tuesday night to offer a blistering response to President Biden's State of the Union address – calling him out on a number of issues which have created economic hardships for Americans.

March 1, 2022

State of the Union: Republicans hammer Biden for ignoring Afghanistan withdrawal that saw 13 servicemen die

Biden skipped over the major foreign policy mar on his first year in office that saw 13 American servicemembers die in a suicide bombing outside the Kabul airport.

March 1, 2022

State of the Union: Biden touts courage of Ukraine, makes 'clear' US troops won't engage in conflict

President Biden, during his first State of the Union address, addressed Russia’s multi-front war on Ukraine, saying the courage of the Ukrainian people “inspires the world,” while making “clear” that U.S. troops would not be engaged in the conflict, but instead, will defend NATO allies in the event Russian President Vladimir Putin “decides to keep moving west.”

March 1, 2022

Boebert wears 'Drill Baby Drill' outfit to SOTU, yells at Biden over 13 troops killed in Afghanistan pullout

Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., yelled at President Biden during his first State of Union address to condemn him for the 13 American service members who were killed during the deadly withdrawal of Afghanistan.  

March 1, 2022

State of the Union: Biden calls to secure border amid historic crisis

The president made his call during his first congressional address on Tuesday night, eliciting applause from the assembled officials.

March 1, 2022

Biden says Zelenskyy 'inspires the world' amid brutal Russian war on Ukraine

President Biden said in his State of the Union address Tuesday night that Ukrainian President Voldymyr Zelenskyy “inspirers the world,” as he stays in the country's capitol of Kyiv while it's under siege by the Russian military.

March 1, 2022

Biden gaffes in State of the Union speech, mixes up Iranians and Ukrainians

President Biden misspoke Tuesday night during his State of the Union speech, referring to Ukrainians as Iranians while discussing the ongoing turmoil in Europe as Russia continues its invasion into Ukraine.

March 1, 2022

State of the Union: Congress overwhelmingly eschews masks after CDC changes guidance

President Biden’s first State of the Union of his presidency saw the overwhelming majority of Congress eschew their masks after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) changed their guidance on the subject.