Coverage dated February 2, 2023 to February 7, 2023

Fact-checking President Biden’s 2023 State of the Union address

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The VERIFY team analyzed claims made by President Joe Biden during his 2023 State of the Union address.

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  1. State of the Union 2023: What to know ahead of Biden's speech

    Headline from Politico ·

  2. Biden aims to deliver reassurance in State of Union address

    Headline from Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier ·

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    Fact-checking President Biden’s 2023 State of the Union address

    Headline from WNEP ·

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  1. Washington Examiner

    State of the Union 2023: Everything you need to know about Biden’s address (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    President Joe Biden is set to give his second State of the Union address on Tuesday as his administration both celebrates heartening economic numbers and fends off criticism of how it’s handled a dust-up with the Chinese.

  2. Politico

    State of the Union 2023: What to know ahead of Biden's speech (opens Politico)

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    Politico's feed description

    President Joe Biden will deliver his third State of the Union address on Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 9 p.m. EST

  3. Sioux City Journal

    Biden aims to deliver reassurance in State of Union address (opens Sioux City Journal)

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    Sioux City Journal's feed description

    President Joe Biden is ready to offer a reassuring assessment of the nation's condition rather than roll out flashy policy proposals as he delivers his second State of the Union

  4. NBC4 Washington

    Biden Aims to Reassure Voters in State of the Union (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    President Joe Biden is ready to offer a reassuring assessment of the nation’s condition rather than roll out flashy policy proposals as he delivers his second State of the Union address Tuesday night.

  5. Voice of America

    Biden to Deliver 2nd State of the Union Address to Divided Congress, Nation (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    Biden to address economic concerns of nation, yet also likely to touch on full range of issues: foreign policy, public health, police reform, gun control, immigration

  6. FOX 5 New York

    State of the Union: Biden aims to deliver reassurance in 2023 address (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    FOX 5 New York's feed description

    Biden’s speech before a politically divided Congress comes as the nation struggles with economic uncertainty, a wearying war in Ukraine, and growing tensions with China.

  7. The Federalist

    Here’s How To Survive Biden’s State Of The Union (opens The Federalist)

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    The Federalist's feed description

    Biden’s State of the Union will surely earn applause for assertions that are the exact opposite of reality.

  8. Hot Air

    You too can respond to Biden's SOTU and the media spin! (Updated) (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    Friends and readers, Tonight, Joe Biden will deliver another State of the Union speech. He will tell us that the state of our union is strong — which it is — and then take credit for it, w...

  9. Local News 8

    Biden to test run his reelection message in his first State of the Union to a divided Congress (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Phil Mattingly and Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden’s yearly State of the Union speech — his first in front of a divided Congress — will offer the best glimpse to date of his argument for another term, making Tuesday’s address a test run of sorts as he approaches a reelection announcement.

  10. NBC News

    Biden's State of the Union will preach unity while pitching re-election (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    President Joe Biden will speak directly to congressional Republicans for the first time since last year's midterm elections.

  11. NPR

    Here's what you can expect Biden to say at tonight's State of the Union address (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    President Biden will give Americans a progress report on his four-part Unity Agenda, which he announced at last year's State of the Union address.

  12. WMUR

    State of the Union: President Biden aims to deliver reassurance in address (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    President Joe Biden is ready to offer a reassuring assessment of the nation's condition rather than roll out flashy policy proposals as he delivers his second State of the Union address.

  13. NPR

    State of the Union will give Biden a chance to reset the White House agenda (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    President Biden delivers the annual State of the Union address Tuesday night. What do we expect to hear from the president on how the country and his administration are doing?

  14. Forbes

    State Of The Union 2023: What To Watch For As Biden Addresses A Split Congress Before A Potential 2024 Run (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The president will deliver the address as his 42% approval rating is lower than that of 12 of the last 13 presidents at this point in their tenures.

  15. Digital Journal

    Optimistic Biden to try to lift Americans with State of the Union speech (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    An optimistic President Joe Biden will seek to lift an often unenthusiastic nation Tuesday with a State of the Union address showcasing his efforts to

  16. Fox News

    State of the Union has Americans demanding answers from President Biden on top concerns (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Americans across the country told Fox News what they want to hear from the commander-in-chief when he delivers the State of the Union to Congress on Tuesday night.

  17. NPR

    Here are the key issues to watch for in Biden's State of the Union (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    The speech represents a chance for Biden to address the nation on where he thinks the country stands, where it is headed and what his priorities are ahead. Here, several issue areas to look out for.

  18. Al Jazeera

    What you need to know about the US State of the Union address (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    President Joe Biden will give speech to Congress outlining view on current state of the nation, priorities for future.

  19. The Guardian

    Biden to outline optimistic vision for US’s future in State of Union address (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    President hopes to combat widespread sense of pessimism and to tout his accomplishments from two years in office

  20. Newsweek

    Joe Biden's 2023 State of the Union speech time and how to watch (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The president is expected to address the nation's relationship with China and the police killing of Tyre Nichols, among other topics.

  21. Washington Examiner

    State of the Union 2023: Here's who will be responding to Biden's address (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Immediately after President Joe Biden's State of the Union address Tuesday, several figures are due to give responses representing several ideological viewpoints.

  22. amNewYork

    Biden to deliver State of Union address Tuesday, aims to reassure nation (opens amNewYork)

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    amNewYork's feed description

    President Joe Biden is ready to offer a reassuring assessment of the nation's condition rather than roll out flashy policy proposals as he delivers his second

  23. WNEP

    Fact-checking President Biden’s 2023 State of the Union address (opens WNEP)

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    WNEP's feed description

    The VERIFY team analyzed claims made by President Joe Biden during his 2023 State of the Union address.

  24. Courthouse News Service

    Biden says the union is strong; urges Republicans to work with him to make it stronger (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    Courthouse News Service's feed description

    The president focused his second State of the Union address on boosting the middle class and compromising with his colleagues.

  25. The Guardian

    Biden’s State of the Union address: key takeaways (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Speech covered China, abortion and the border while challenging Republicans on threats to Medicare and social security

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