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politics1 year ago•4 min saved

"Biden's 2024 State of the Union Address: Analysis and Objectives"

President Biden's State of the Union speech faces the dual challenge of outlining his agenda for the rest of his term and addressing the upcoming 2024 election. He is expected to demand action from the Republican-led House on spending bills, Ukraine funding, and immigration. Biden has been emphasizing a "freedom agenda" in his speeches, aiming to counter Donald Trump's influence. However, he faces criticism over his handling of immigration and the Israel-Hamas conflict, and there are concerns about his age as he prepares to address the nation once again.

via NPR|

#2024-election #congress #politics

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

"Congress Averts Government Shutdown with Short-Term Funding Bill"

The Democratic-majority U.S. Senate is set to vote on a bill to prevent a partial government shutdown, following the Republican-controlled House of Representatives' approval of a short-term stopgap measure to buy more time for agreeing on funding for the full fiscal year. The bill aims to extend federal funding by one week and set a March 22 deadline for other government agencies, with discussions also focusing on aid for Ukraine, Israel, and other allies. The repeated brinkmanship is impacting the nation's creditworthiness as its debt surpasses $34 trillion.

via Reuters|

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