It was one of the most consequential weeks of President Joe Biden's presidency, and it came right before his first State of the Union address to Congress.
But he'll also be speaking to Americans suffering from historic inflation as the nation continues to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic., Biden faces the difficult task of balancing their pain with his desire to reap the political benefits of his legislative wins so far -- a massive COVID relief package and a once-in-a-generation investment in the nation's infrastructure -- while also demonstrating his leadership on one of the greatest threats to European stability since World War II.
Russia's invasion has strengthened the NATO alliance, as Western nations stand together against Russia. Economic discontent is hurting Biden and his party's midterm election prospects, with six in 10 Americans reporting inflation hardships, three-quarters saying the economy's in bad shape and a nearly 20-point lead for the Republican Party in trust to handle it, according to anThe president planned to focus on four economic themes, the White House said: increasing domestic manufacturing and strengthening supply chains; reducing costs for families while also reducing the deficit; promoting...
Members of Congress, governors and other politicians of both parties have touted the benefits of the infrastructure legislation, which garnered bipartisan support.The chamber of the House of Representatives is seen at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., Feb. 28, 2022. President Joe Biden will deliver his State of the Union speech Tuesday night to a joint session of Congress and the nation.
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