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Rock star was personally invited to the SOTU in honour of his advocacy and philanthropic work on global health and AIDS relief initiatives

Sen Kyrsten Sinema, now an Independent, is facing a complicated path to re-election next year

It comes after the shooting down of a suspected Chinese spy balloon which had travelled over the United States

U2 frontman Bono was among his guests at the event

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The US president Joe Biden delivered his second State of the Union address with a message of optimism, declaring – as is customary – that “the state of the union is strong”. With newly elected Republican speaker Kevin McCarthy and Democrat vice-president Kamala Harris sat behind him, Biden launched what…

In his State of the Union address, US President Joe Biden underlined slowing inflation and low unemployment as signs that the country's economy is resilient and ready to compete with China in key sectors. Looking forward, he aims to reduce the deficit and raise the debt ceiling by increasing taxes…

President Joe Biden is making Wisconsin his first stop after his State of the Union address

The president drew a clear distinction with House Republicans, baiting them into several moments of hectoring, while seemingly getting them to agree to not cut Social Security or Medicare.

Last year the State of Union came six days after Russia invaded Ukraine. Lawmakers waved Ukraine flags and cheered President Biden's stirring call for support. This year, the focus had changed.

Even Biden's 'unity' agenda he laid out in his State of the Union speech could be tough going with Republicans.