State of the Union
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March 11, 2024 at 8:16 PM

Biden takes his State of the Union message to 2024 battlegrounds, starting in Philly

Biden is heading to battleground Pennsylvania to build off his momentum from the State of the Union, kicking off a major ramp-up in his reelection campaign.
March 11, 2024 at 8:16 PM
Biden takes his State of the Union message to 2024 battlegrounds, starting in Philly
March 10, 2024 at 6:50 PM

Biden’s State of the Union speech was an ‘effort to reassure Democrats’: Page

The Powerhouse Roundtable breaks down the latest news on “This Week.”
March 10, 2024 at 6:50 PM
Biden’s State of the Union speech was an ‘effort to reassure Democrats’: Page
March 10, 2024 at 5:25 PM

Buttigieg calls out Katie Britt's misleading use of sex trafficking victim's story to attack Biden

Pete Buttigieg on Sunday called out Sen. Katie Britt's misleading use of a sex trafficking victim's story to attack Biden in her response to his State of the Union
March 10, 2024 at 5:25 PM
Buttigieg calls out Sen. Katie Britt's misleading use of sex abuse victim's story
March 9, 2024 at 4:17 PM

Breakdown of Biden's State of the Union

ABC News’ Deputy Political Director Averi Harper and ABC White House correspondent MaryAlice Parks bring us a closer look at the top political headlines this week.
March 9, 2024 at 4:17 PM
Breakdown of Biden's State of the Union
March 9, 2024 at 12:14 AM

Biden in a hot mic moment shows his growing frustration with Netanyahu over Gaza humanitarian crisis

President Joe Biden is expressing growing frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
March 9, 2024 at 12:14 AM
Biden hot mic moment shows growing frustration with Netanyahu over Gaza crisis
March 8, 2024 at 10:07 PM

Biden proposes billionaire's tax, aid for homebuyers. Here's what experts think.

Biden vowed to raise taxes on the wealthy and help the middle class.
March 8, 2024 at 10:07 PM
Biden proposes billionaire's tax, aid for homebuyers. Here's what experts think.
March 8, 2024 at 8:28 PM

VP Harris reacts to the State of the Union address

ABC News' chief White House correspondent Mary Bruce spoke with the vice president Friday, ahead of her trip to Pennsylvania.
March 8, 2024 at 8:28 PM
VP Harris reacts to the State of the Union address
March 8, 2024 at 7:29 PM

Rep. Jayapal on the State of the Union

Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington reacts to the president’s State of the Union address.
March 8, 2024 at 7:29 PM
Rep. Jayapal on the State of the Union
March 8, 2024 at 5:53 PM

Former presidential speechwriter shares behind-the-scenes look at State of the Union prep

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with former Obama speechwriter Terry Szuplat about the process of crafting the best State of the Union address.
March 8, 2024 at 5:53 PM
Former presidential speechwriter shares behind-the-scenes State of the Union insight
March 8, 2024 at 5:16 PM

Highlights of Biden’s State of the Union address

Republican strategist Tricia McLaughlin and former national political director for Hillary Clinton Amanda Renteria break down the highlights of the President Joe Biden's State of the Union speech.
March 8, 2024 at 5:16 PM
Highlights of Biden’s State of the Union address
March 8, 2024 at 4:23 PM

Biden takes on Republicans as he gears up for general election

President Joe Biden is taking his State of the Union message on the road as he campaigns in Pennsylvania Friday.
March 8, 2024 at 4:23 PM
Biden takes on Republicans as he gears up for general election
March 8, 2024 at 3:23 PM

Biden uses State of the Union address to appeal to skeptical voters, jumpstart campaign

President Joe Biden never mentioned former President Donald Trump by name, but pitted his message directly against Trump and tussled with Republican rivals during his address on Thursday night.
March 8, 2024 at 3:23 PM
Biden uses State of the Union address to appeal to skeptical voters, jumpstart campaign
March 8, 2024 at 3:03 PM

GOP reaction to State of the Union address

House Speaker Mike Johnson asked his party for decorum and civility during the address, but Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene continually booed President Joe Biden, calling him a liar.
March 8, 2024 at 3:03 PM
GOP reaction to State of the Union address
March 8, 2024 at 2:04 PM

Biden confronts Trump and age questions in speech-turned-rally State of the Union address: ANALYSIS

He referred to his "predecessor" repeatedly, although not by name.
March 8, 2024 at 2:04 PM
Biden confronts Trump, age in speech-turned-rally State of the Union: ANALYSIS
March 8, 2024 at 11:04 AM

Father of Marine killed in 2021 suicide bomb attack at Afghanistan's Kabul airport arrested at SOTU

The father of a Marine who was killed at Afghanistan's Kabul airport in 2021 was arrested by U.S. Capitol Police officers for disrupting the State of the Union address.
March 8, 2024 at 11:04 AM
Father of Marine killed in 2021 attack at Kabul airport arrested at SOTU
March 8, 2024 at 10:38 AM

Biden faces high election-year stakes in State of the Union address: ANALYSIS

President Joe Biden will face one of his biggest audiences of the year Thursday when he delivers his third State of the Union address.
March 8, 2024 at 10:38 AM
Biden faces high election-year stakes in State of the Union address: ANALYSIS
March 8, 2024 at 9:55 AM

Biden's State of the Union address: Key moments

President Joe Biden delivered his third State of the Union address Thursday night, touching on abortion rights, the Israel-Hamas war, the economy and the upcoming presidential election.
March 8, 2024 at 9:55 AM
Biden's State of the Union address: Key moments
March 8, 2024 at 8:48 AM

Biden pushes agenda to a divided Congress in State of the Union

President Joe Biden addressed several major topics including reproductive rights and the Israel-Hamas conflict in his crucial election year speech.
March 8, 2024 at 8:48 AM
Biden pushes agenda to a divided Congress in State of the Union
March 8, 2024 at 7:46 AM

Biden vows to 'protect and strengthen' Social Security

"If anyone here tries to cut Social Security or Medicare or raise the retirement age, I will stop you," Biden said to applause.
March 8, 2024 at 7:46 AM
Biden vows to 'protect and strengthen' Social Security
March 8, 2024 at 7:38 AM

Biden calls out conservative Supreme Court justices on reproductive rights

Biden briefly called out the Supreme Court's conservative-leaning justices over the loss of constitutional abortion protections.
March 8, 2024 at 7:38 AM
Biden calls out conservative Supreme Court justices on reproductive rights
March 8, 2024 at 6:26 AM

Marjorie Taylor Greene interrupts Biden's State of the Union over Laken Riley's murder

President Joe Biden addressed the murder of a Georgia nursing student that Republicans have cited during criticism of his border policies.
March 8, 2024 at 6:26 AM
Marjorie Taylor Greene interrupts Biden over Laken Riley's murder
March 8, 2024 at 5:43 AM

5 of the biggest moments from Biden's State of the Union speech

Biden’s State of the Union was filled with Democratic applause, Republican jeers and some notable moments as he sought to make the case for a second term over Trump
March 8, 2024 at 5:43 AM
5 of the biggest moments from Biden's State of the Union speech
March 8, 2024 at 5:14 AM

Read President Biden's State of the Union address as prepared for delivery

President Joe Biden gave a State of the Union address on Thursday night: Read his remarks as prepared, but some elements were changed live
March 8, 2024 at 5:14 AM
Read President Biden's State of the Union address as written
March 8, 2024 at 5:02 AM

ABC News' roundtable discusses Biden's State of the Union address

President Joe Biden covered a variety of topics, including American jobs, gun violence and Gaza.
March 8, 2024 at 5:02 AM
ABC News' roundtable discusses Biden's State of the Union address
March 8, 2024 at 4:46 AM

Sen. Katie Britt gives Republican response to Biden's State of the Union

The senator from Alabama fiercely criticized Biden's border policy and inflation.
March 8, 2024 at 4:46 AM
Sen. Katie Britt gives Republican response to Biden's State of the Union
March 8, 2024 at 4:31 AM

Biden addresses his age at the conclusion of his State of the Union address

"The issue facing our nation isn't how old we are, it's how old our ideas are," Biden remarked.
March 8, 2024 at 4:31 AM
Biden addresses his age at the conclusion of his State of the Union address
March 8, 2024 at 4:31 AM

Sister of Uvalde shooting victim looks on as Biden calls for gun reform

In his State of the Union address, Biden reiterated his call for Congress to enact stricter gun reform, including banning high-capacity magazines and assault rifles.
March 8, 2024 at 4:31 AM
Sister of Uvalde shooting victim looks on as Biden calls for gun reform
March 8, 2024 at 4:31 AM

Biden calls out China's 'unfair' economic practices

The president said in his State of the Union address that he wants "competition with China, not conflict".
March 8, 2024 at 4:31 AM
Biden calls out China's 'unfair' economic practices
March 8, 2024 at 4:31 AM

Biden officially announces emergency mission to build temporary pier off Gaza coast

A temporary pier will enable a massive increase in the amount of humanitarian assistance getting into Gaza, the president said.
March 8, 2024 at 4:31 AM
Biden officially announces emergency mission to build temporary pier off Gaza coast
March 8, 2024 at 4:30 AM

With Alabama IVF patient in attendance, Biden highlights reproductive care in State of the Union

Latorya Beasley was supposed to have an embryo transfer three days ago. On Thursday, the Alabama resident attended the State of the Union with the First Lady.
March 8, 2024 at 4:30 AM
With Alabama IVF patient in attendance, Biden highlights reproductive care
March 8, 2024 at 3:56 AM

Biden, Democrats' SOTU guests spotlight reproductive rights fight

House Democrats have invited 28 advocates for reproductive rights to President Joe Biden's State of the Union address on Thursday night.
March 8, 2024 at 3:56 AM
Biden, Democrats' SOTU guests spotlight reproductive rights fight
March 8, 2024 at 3:55 AM

Biden calls out conservatives for not allowing vote on border bill

Biden told Republicans, "we owe it to the American people to get this bill done. We need to act now."
March 8, 2024 at 3:55 AM
Biden calls out conservatives for not allowing vote on border bill
March 8, 2024 at 3:55 AM

Biden calls for more tax reform on billionaires

The president called for big corporations and the very wealthy to to pay their "fair share."
March 8, 2024 at 3:55 AM
Biden calls for more tax reform on billionaires
March 8, 2024 at 3:53 AM

Biden highlights drug pricing reform in SOTU speech

"With a law I proposed and signed and not one Republican voted for we finally beat Big Pharma," Biden touted.
March 8, 2024 at 3:53 AM
Biden highlights drug pricing reform in SOTU speech
March 8, 2024 at 3:52 AM

Biden shares historic job growth numbers

President Biden, in his State of the Union address, discusses how the landscape of importing and exporting has changed for American jobs.
March 8, 2024 at 3:52 AM
Biden shares historic job growth numbers
March 8, 2024 at 3:43 AM

Biden touts economic rebound

Biden highlighted the positive numbers on unemployment, job growth and inflation in his State of the Union address.
March 8, 2024 at 3:43 AM
Biden touts economic rebound
March 8, 2024 at 3:27 AM

Biden promises to restore Roe. v. Wade if re-elected

Biden discussed the importance of IVF and restoring the Roe v. Wade decision, stating, "send me a congress that supports the right to choose."
March 8, 2024 at 3:27 AM
Biden promises to restore Roe. v. Wade if re-elected
March 8, 2024 at 3:03 AM

President Biden to lay out 2024 goals amid divided Congress

President Joe Biden is set to push forward his agenda amid a divided Congress as he heads into an election year.
March 8, 2024 at 3:03 AM
President Biden to lay out 2024 goals amid divided Congress
March 8, 2024 at 3:01 AM

Biden calls on Congress to continue aid to Ukraine

The president warned that "freedom and democracy under assault" both "at home and overseas at the very same time," pushing for aid to Ukraine as it works to fight off Russia's invasion
March 8, 2024 at 3:01 AM
Biden calls on Congress to continue aid to Ukraine
March 8, 2024 at 3:01 AM

Biden reiterates that the integrity of democracy is at stake in 2024 election

Referencing the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, Biden said, "Political violence has absolutely no place, no place in America."
March 8, 2024 at 3:01 AM
Biden reiterates that the integrity of democracy is at stake in 2024 election
March 8, 2024 at 1:28 AM

State of the Union address expected to add another chapter of political theater

The Panel discusses several theatrical moments spawned from inside the Capitol during the State of the Union in years past.
March 8, 2024 at 1:28 AM
State of the Union address expected to add another chapter of political theater
March 8, 2024 at 1:27 AM

Progressive caucus chair Jayapal hopes Biden calls for cease-fire in Gaza during SOTU address

Ahead of President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address, Rep. Pramila Jayapal said she hopes the president will call for a cease-fire in Gaza during his speech.
March 8, 2024 at 1:27 AM
Progressive caucus chair Jayapal hopes Biden calls for cease-fire in Gaza during SOTU
March 8, 2024 at 12:19 AM

Biden's next State of the Union address could be his last

President Biden is scheduled to give his final State of the Union address of his first presidential term. It will be his last before the general election.
March 8, 2024 at 12:19 AM
Biden's next State of the Union address could be his last
March 8, 2024 at 12:09 AM

Alabama's first woman Senator to give GOP rebuttal to Biden's State of the Union

GOP Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) has been tapped to deliver the party's response to President Joe Biden's highly anticipated speech.
March 8, 2024 at 12:09 AM
Alabama's first woman Senator to give GOP rebuttal to Biden's State of the Union
March 7, 2024 at 11:46 PM

Biden prepares for likely last State of the Union address before election

ABC News Live discusses all things State of the Union. White House comms director Ben LaBolt joins the Big Story. Plus, our panel looks back at some memorable moments in past speeches.
March 7, 2024 at 11:46 PM
Biden prepares for likely last State of the Union address before election
March 7, 2024 at 11:46 PM

Biden to address state of Israel-Hamas war

Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Ill.) and Abby Polin, aunt of an American hostage in Gaza, join ABC News Live.
March 7, 2024 at 11:46 PM
Biden to address state of Israel-Hamas war
March 7, 2024 at 10:53 PM

Immigration, border security standoff backdrop for State of the Union

How President Biden addresses the key issue could define this election year.
March 7, 2024 at 10:53 PM
Immigration, border security standoff backdrop for State of the Union
March 7, 2024 at 10:46 PM

Biden to deliver State of the Union

President Joe Biden is set to give the State of the Union address at a critical moment as the 2024 election heats up.
March 7, 2024 at 10:46 PM
Biden to deliver State of the Union
March 7, 2024 at 9:16 PM

Preview of Biden’s State of the Union address

President Joe Biden is expected to focus on the economy, eliminating student debt, increased taxes for corporations and billionaires, as well as plans for continued rebound from COVID-19 pandemic.
March 7, 2024 at 9:16 PM
Preview of Biden’s State of the Union address
March 7, 2024 at 8:27 PM

In State of the Union, Biden to focus on his efforts to reduce Americans' cost of living: White House

Amid low polling and voter frustration with inflation, the SOTU address is a chance for Biden to persuade Americans he's working to lower their cost of living.
March 7, 2024 at 8:27 PM
In SOTU, Biden to focus on efforts to reduce Americans' cost of living: White House