"Biden's 2024 State of the Union: Key Points and Controversies"

President Joe Biden delivered his State of the Union Address, emphasizing the unprecedented challenges facing the United States, including the assault on freedom and democracy both at home and abroad. He called for standing up to Russian President Putin's aggression in Ukraine and defending democracy against domestic threats. Biden also highlighted economic achievements, proposed initiatives to lower prescription drug costs, improve healthcare, and make housing more affordable, and emphasized the importance of education and reproductive rights.