President Joe Biden is set to deliver his second State of the Union address Tuesday night, addressing the nation's economic anxiety, racial divisions, and foreign policy issues. He will focus on his plans for the economy, infrastructure, climate change, and the coronavirus pandemic, while Republicans will be watching warily and sizing up Biden's fitness for a likely reelection bid. The speech is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. EST.
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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) has sought to reassure investors that the U.S. government will not default on its debt due to the looming debt limit fight between congressional Republicans and the White House. President Joe Biden is set to deliver his first State of the Union address on Tuesday, which is expected to provide a glimpse into his argument for a second term in office and will be closely watched by both the American people and investors.
Former President Donald Trump has criticized House Speaker Kevin McCarthy for defending the Capitol Police officer who shot and killed Ashli Babbitt during the Jan. 6 riot. Babbitt, a 35-year-old Air Force veteran and Trump supporter, was part of a crowd threatening police officers. The Department of Justice is currently investigating the incident to determine if the officer will face any charges.
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has been chosen to deliver the Republican response to President Joe Biden's State of the Union address next week. The selection is typically reserved for people the party views as up-and-coming leaders, and Sanders said Republicans are "ready to begin a new chapter in the story of America." President Biden's address is expected to reflect on his first two years in office, and Sanders' response will be a chance for her to showcase her leadership skills and articulate the Republican vision for the future.
House of Representatives voted 218 to 211 to pass a resolution condemning Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) for her past antisemitic comments and removing her from the House Foreign Affairs Committee. All 211 Democrats unified behind Omar, who gave an emotional and defiant floor speech before the vote. The resolution was a victory for McCarthy and the Republicans, and its effects on Omar's standing in the House remain to be seen.
President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy met at the White House to discuss the looming showdown over raising the debt ceiling, which the US has hit due to its obligations. No agreements were made, but the House GOP majority is pushing for a clean debt limit increase while the White House is looking for a longer-term solution. The outcome of the meeting between the two leaders will likely have a significant impact.
Republican Representative Victoria Spartz of Indiana has reversed her stance and agreed to support House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's effort to remove Representative Ilhan Omar from her committee assignments. This change of heart came after McCarthy agreed to add language to the resolution that would allow Omar to appeal the decision with the House Ethics Committee. Spartz's change of heart was seen as a major victory for the Speaker and his team, and the House is expected to vote on the resolution today. If it passes, Omar will be removed from her committee assignments and may appeal the decision with the House Ethics Committee.
President Joe Biden is set to meet with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) at the White House on Wednesday to discuss the federal budget and debt ceiling. Biden is expected to press McCarthy to provide a detailed list of spending proposals and to commit to the principle that the U.S. will never default. The White House will release its own budget in early March, and has urged McCarthy to do the same. McCarthy has responded to the memo, but has called Biden's demand for assurances that the U.S. won't default "irresponsible".