President Joe Biden is set to address a joint Congress session on Tuesday night. The state of the union address comes at a crucial point as Biden finishes two years in the presidency and is set to bid again for another term in the office. All eyes are set on what the POTUS has to say. Here’s everything to know about the much-awaited address of the year.

When and Where to watch the speech?

The 2023 State of the Union address will be given on February 7, 2023, at 9:00 p.m. EST. All major television networks and cable news TV channels will be broadcasting the speech. The White House and The Associate press will also be streaming the address live on their official websites and social media handles. Additionally, it will also be available on C-Span and NPR on the radio as well as on websites and apps.

Special Guests

A number of important guests will be joining Biden in his union address. Rock star Bono, the family of Tyre Nichols, and 26-year-old Brandon Tsay who disarmed gunmen in California last month are a few of the many names who are added to the guest list. The White House said that the guests are invited as they “personify issues or themes to be addressed by the President”.

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Key Issues

The US is going through an upheaval of issues in the recent past. From gun violence to inflation, Americans are suggesting the country is headed in the wrong direction under Biden’s term. The recent report of the Chinese spy balloon has also increased Biden’s tensions. In such a scenario, it becomes important for the US President to address the key issues in his union speech.

According to the latest reports, Biden will be seen talking on several issues areas such as China, climate, gun violence, COVID-19 and health, economy, immigration, Ukraine, etc. It is speculated that he will go through his accomplishments in the first two years extensively. Following the past, it will be expected Biden to shed light on his plans in the remainder of his term.

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The rise in mass shootings in America suggests that the president will also talk about new gun control legislation. Reportedly, he might discuss the federal law protecting abortion rights, an issue that helped turn out Democratic voters in last year’s midterm elections.

With the Republicans holding a majority in the House of Representatives and Democrats heading the Senate, it will be interesting to see how the US President uses this opportunity to convey his ideas to the biggest audience he is going to get before the upcoming elections.