President Joe Biden will deliver the State of the Union address Thursday night. The annual tradition is an essential duty for every president, but this year’s is especially important as lawmakers remain at odds on several issues and Americans face a crucial election in November.The speech, which is given before Congress on the House floor, is an opportunity for Biden to highlight some of his administration’s accomplishments. It’s also a chance to call attention to other matters that have gone unaddressed. It’s not clear what Biden will talk about exactly, but there are certain topics that he will very likely discuss.Here is a breakdown of three key issues that Biden will probably bring up, including some facts and figures to keep in mind while he is giving his speech.Inflation One of the most important issues — if not the most important — heading into the 2024 election is inflation. Former President Donald Trump, Biden’s likely opponent this November, has made it a central part of his campaign, attacking Biden for rising prices across the economy. The Biden administration has shot back, defending the progress that has been made since the COVID-19 shutdowns disrupted worldwide supply chains. Take a closer look at the topic in the video player above.Border securityImmigration and securing the U.S.-Mexico border are hot-button issues on Capitol Hill and around the country, a not-unfamiliar occurrence in an election year. The matter came to an inflection point recently after an immigration reform bill, cultivated for months by senators on both sides of the aisle, suddenly collapsed when House Speaker Mike Johnson came out in opposition, leaving the issue in limbo. Biden will likely highlight his administration’s attempt to address immigration while painting the Republican congressional leaders as unwilling and unhelpful. Here’s a breakdown.JobsA key point of pride for the Biden administration is the job market. Boasting a string of impressive reports, which show the economy adding more jobs than expected and the longest sustained streak of a sub-4% unemployment rate since the 1960s, the administration hopes it can ease the worries of voters who believe Biden has done a poor job addressing the economy. Watch the video below for an in-depth look at Biden’s jobs record.
President Joe Biden will deliver the State of the Union address Thursday night. The annual tradition is an essential duty for every president, but this year’s is especially important as lawmakers remain at odds on several issues and Americans face a crucial election in November.
The speech, which is given before Congress on the House floor, is an opportunity for Biden to highlight some of his administration’s accomplishments. It’s also a chance to call attention to other matters that have gone unaddressed.
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It’s not clear what Biden will talk about exactly, but there are certain topics that he will very likely discuss.
Here is a breakdown of three key issues that Biden will probably bring up, including some facts and figures to keep in mind while he is giving his speech.
Inflation
One of the most important issues — if not the most important — heading into the 2024 election is inflation. Former President Donald Trump, Biden’s likely opponent this November, has made it a central part of his campaign, attacking Biden for rising prices across the economy. The Biden administration has shot back, defending the progress that has been made since the COVID-19 shutdowns disrupted worldwide supply chains.
Take a closer look at the topic in the video player above.
Border security
Immigration and securing the U.S.-Mexico border are hot-button issues on Capitol Hill and around the country, a not-unfamiliar occurrence in an election year. The matter came to an inflection point recently after an immigration reform bill, cultivated for months by senators on both sides of the aisle, suddenly collapsed when House Speaker Mike Johnson came out in opposition, leaving the issue in limbo. Biden will likely highlight his administration’s attempt to address immigration while painting the Republican congressional leaders as unwilling and unhelpful. Here’s a breakdown.
Jobs
A key point of pride for the Biden administration is the job market. Boasting a string of impressive reports, which show the economy adding more jobs than expected and the longest sustained streak of a sub-4% unemployment rate since the 1960s, the administration hopes it can ease the worries of voters who believe Biden has done a poor job addressing the economy. Watch the video below for an in-depth look at Biden’s jobs record.
