I think you're going to see a strong president that tells you in his own way that he's done more than previous presidents,' Democratic Rep. 'He's going to talk about all of the values. Members of the Congressional Black Caucus are bringing more than a dozen families to the speech that have been affected by police violence. Speaker Kevin McCarthy warned his Republican lawmakers to behave during Biden's speechīiden is expected to talk about reforming policing in the wake of so many public beatings. Her guests include Bono Paul Pelosi, a Texas woman who nearly died due to the state's strict abortion law the man who helped stop the Monterey Park Lunar shooter and the mother of Tyre Nichols, a black man who died after being beaten by police in Memphis. Hints of what Biden will talk about in his speech can be found in the guest list for Jill Biden's box during the event. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia and Lauren Boebert of Colorado repeatedly interrupted and heckled Biden during his remarks.
'I don't believe in the theatrics of tearing up speeches,' he said in a video posted to his Twitter account. The speaker also promised to behave himself and not cause any 'theatrics,' specifically saying he won't do as Nancy Pelosi did during Donald Trump's final State of the Union address and tear up the text of the speech. The lawmakers were reminded that boom mics will be on so 'peoples' conversations will be picked up, and anything you're reading on your phone' could been seen by a camera lens, a GOP lawmaker said. McCarthy, who will gavel the House to order for the first time as speaker, warned his GOP conference members to behave, making it clear he wanted no shenanigans on the House floor. He'll call on Congress to raise taxes on the wealthy, give more federal aid to those in need and guarantee protections to Social Security and Medicare.
President Joe Biden discusses his State of the Union address with his adviser Anita Dunnīut Biden will also push ideas that show how he and Republicans differ. It focuses on issues they feel like they can work with Republicans on: tackling the illegal drug problem ending smoking helping veterans and cancer patients and providing more access to mental health care. The president's address will be composed of two contrasting elements: his 'unity agenda' that the administration hopes will attract bipartisan support. 'I want to talk to the American people and let them know the state of affairs - what's going on, what I'm looking forward to working on from this point on, what we've done,' Biden told reporters on Monday when asked about his speech. Speaker Kevin McCarthy will join Vice President Kamala Harris in sitting behind the president during the speech. GOP leaders, meanwhile, issued a blunt warning to their lawmakers on Tuesday to behave themselves while the president speaks, reminding them that cameras and microphones will be on during the entire event.īiden will give his annual address for the first time since Republicans took control of the House. President Joe Biden will focus on values during his State of the Union address as he contrasts his stance on taxing the rich and reforming policing with Republicans' approach in a speech that will be watched for hints of his re-election message.
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