Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota was assaulted in the elevator of her apartment building on Thursday morning, but is physically okay. The assailant fled the scene and the incident is not believed to be politically motivated. This attack is a reminder of the need for increased security for members of Congress, as other members have recently been targeted in hate-filled attacks.
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The US House of Representatives is set to condemn China for its use of a surveillance balloon over US airspace, which was shot down by the military on Saturday. The resolution, introduced by GOP Rep. Mike McCaul of Texas, denounces the Chinese Communist Party's efforts to deceive the international community and calls for the Biden administration to provide comprehensive briefings on the situation. The resolution is a sign of the growing tensions between the US and China, and has raised questions about the US's ability to detect and respond to foreign threats.
President Joe Biden will visit Florida on Thursday, a former swing state home to two potential Republican challengers in the 2024 election. Biden's visit follows his State of the Union address, in which he proposed to protect Social Security and Medicare, and will draw a contrast with Sen. Rick Scott's proposal to sunset all federal legislation every five years. It will also be watched to see how President Trump's hostility towards Gov. Ron DeSantis plays out in the Republican base.
Celia Cruz, the Queen of Salsa, will be honored on a quarter in 2024 as part of the American Women Quarters Program. This program, launched in 2020, recognizes people of diverse backgrounds for their accomplishments, and Cruz will be the first Latina singer featured. The Mint has been issuing commemorative coins since 1792, and the American Women Quarters Program is the latest effort to honor the contributions of women throughout history.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has appointed Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) to the select committee investigating the weaponization of the federal government, chaired by Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) and ranking member Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH). The committee will examine the use of federal agencies to target political opponents, the use of federal funds for political purposes, and the use of executive orders to bypass Congress.
In his State of the Union address, President Joe Biden spoke of his desire to find common ground with Republicans and highlighted some of their least popular policy proposals. He also discussed measures to create a “safer Europe” and a “blue-collar blueprint to rebuild America.” Biden’s speech was met with a standing ovation from Democrats and polite applause from Republicans, and it remains to be seen how his plans will be received by the public and if they will help him secure a second term in office.
In his State of the Union Address, President Joe Biden highlighted the economic progress made during his presidency and called for bipartisan cooperation to raise the debt ceiling and invest in infrastructure, education, and healthcare. The address was met with a standing ovation from Democrats in the House, and Biden's approval numbers have continued to rise since the speech. However, it remains to be seen if the President will be able to overcome the partisan rancor to accomplish his goals with the new Congress.
In his 2021 State of the Union address, President Joe Biden congratulated the new members of Congress and the new Speaker of the House, and expressed his desire to work together. He discussed the progress the United States has made in the past year, and the need for further progress in areas such as infrastructure, climate change, and immigration. He concluded his speech by expressing his optimism for the future of the United States and was well-received by members of Congress.