The State of the Union is Tuesday: Here's what you can expect from Joe Biden's speech
A divided Congress. An expected upcoming re-election announcement. Those are the twin forces that will shape President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address Tuesday.
Delivering the second State of the Union of his presidency, Biden will amplify his message that Democrats and Republicans can work together.
But facing dim prospects for more major legislative wins, a looming showdown over the federal budget and a GOP House investigating his administration and family, Biden will tout his successes and lay out what more he wants to do if given the chance.
“To me, it sort of sets the stage for I think what’s going to be just a consequential battle this year between Joe Biden and House Republicans,” Robert Gibbs, who served as former President Barack Obama’s press secretary, said on the “Hacks on Tap” podcast.
The latest news to know
Full House: Biden will face a full House chamber, as COVID restrictions that limited attendance are gone. Unlike last year, lawmakers are allowed to bring a guest.
Divided government: The newly divided government will be obvious to viewers. Instead of two fellow Democrats sitting behind Biden, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., will be looking over Biden’s shoulder along with Vice President Kamala Harris.
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