Politics & Government

Politics & Government

State of the Union gave Biden a chance to reset his presidency. How did he do?

5:08am March 02, 2022

NPR's A Martinez talks Democratic strategist Karen Finney and Republican strategist Scott Jennings, about how effective President Biden's speech was in addressing both foreign and domestic issues.

Biden addresses issues, such as Ukraine and inflation, in State of the Union speech

5:08am March 02, 2022

NPR's A Martinez talks to NPR White House correspondent Scott Detrow and Michelle Singletary, personal finance columnist for The Washington Post, about President Biden's State of the Union address.

Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) listens as acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan testifies before the House Oversight and Reform Committee on July 18, 2019 in Washington, DC.

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Democrat Rep. Rashida Tlaib delivers a response to Biden's State of the Union

12:28am March 02, 2022

by Barbara Sprunt

Her speech detailed a progressive political vision for the future, from lowering prescription drug costs to making major investments in tackling climate change and enshrining abortion access.

Arizona state Sen. Wendy Rogers was censured Tuesday by her colleagues in a bipartisan vote.

Arizona State Senate censures lawmaker who threatened rivals with violence

11:39pm March 01, 2022

by Alana Wise

State Sen. Wendy Rogers, a Republican, spoke at a conference organized by a far-right group and later used antisemitic tropes to describe Ukraine's leader.

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) (L) and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) (R) stand with fellow lawmakers as they listen to U.S. President Joe Biden's State of the Union address in the U.S. Capitol's House Chamber March 01, 2022 in Washington, DC.

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Boebert heckled Biden about deaths in Afghanistan while he mentioned his son's cancer

11:32pm March 01, 2022

by Deirdre Walsh

Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert heckled President Biden during his State of the Union speech as he was describing the death of his son Beau Biden, an Iraq war veteran who succumbed to brain cancer.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds delivers her Condition of the State address before a joint session of the Iowa Legislature, on Jan. 11, 2022, at the Statehouse in Des Moines, Iowa. Reynolds is introducing herself to the nation by delivering the Republican response

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Read Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds' Republican response to the State of the Union

11:15pm March 01, 2022

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds delivers the Republican response to President Biden's first State of the Union address.

The inkstand is considered to be the oldest surviving artifact of the House of Representatives, dating back to the early 1800s. Pelosi had it placed in front of her during President Biden's first State of the Union.

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What we know about the inkstand in front of Nancy Pelosi during the State of the Union

10:59pm March 01, 2022

by Jonathan Franklin

The inkstand is the oldest surviving artifact of the House of Representatives, dating back to the early 1800s.

Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif. (from left); Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif.; Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md.; Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash.; Rep. Ted Deutch, D-Fla.; and Rep. Dwight Evans, D-Pa.

State of the Union attendance required a COVID test. 6 legislators tested positive

10:59pm March 01, 2022

by Becky Sullivan

To attend Tuesday evening's speech, guests — even those who are fully vaccinated — are required to produce a negative test. Attendees will not be required to wear masks.

(L) Former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke speaks during the Georgetown to Austin March for Democracy rally on July 31, 2021 in Austin, Texas; (R) Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaks during the Houston Region Business Coalition's monthly meeting on October 27, 2021

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Texas Gov. Abbott and Beto O'Rourke are set for an election clash after primary wins

10:55pm March 01, 2022

by Alana Wise

Both Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic nominee Beto O'Rourke easily won their primaries. Texas hasn't elected a Democratic governor in more than three decades.

President Biden during his State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday.

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Read President Biden's full State of the Union remarks

10:20pm March 01, 2022

Read President Biden's first State of the Union address, according to prepared remarks from the White House.