Lawmakers and guests at President Joe Biden's State of the Union address sent messages through their fashion choices, with Democratic women wearing white to support reproductive rights, lawmakers from both sides wearing pins and stickers in honor of hostages in Gaza, Republicans wearing buttons opposing the border crisis, and Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. showing support for Ukraine with blue and yellow.
President Joe Biden's address to the country highlighted a "crisis of confidence" in his administration, as he downplayed economic challenges and failed to address Americans' concerns about inflation, border security, and crime.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries urges House Republicans to bring the Senate-passed foreign aid package for Ukraine to the floor for a vote as Congress struggles to resolve the impasse over new military funding, while former President Trump's opposition and focus on the border crisis complicates matters.
President Biden's State of the Union address was marked by lawmakers making fashion statements, including Republican lawmakers wearing pins criticizing Biden's handling of the southern border and House Democrats wearing white in support of reproductive rights.
Democrat Senator Sheldon Whitehouse is facing an ethics complaint alleging that he abused his position and pushed legislation that financially benefited his wife and her consulting clients, all while leading efforts to discredit the Supreme Court with baseless ethics claims.
President Joe Biden delivered a powerful and rousing State of the Union speech, addressing issues such as supporting Ukraine, Jan. 6 insurrection, reproductive rights, and LGBTQ+ rights, while showcasing his wit and clashing with Republicans.
Muhammad Aurangzeb, the anticipated finance minister of Pakistan, is preparing to renounce his Dutch citizenship and a monthly salary package of Rs3 crore in order to address the country's economic challenges and assume the top financial position.
President Biden's State of the Union address included off-script moments, such as mentioning a Georgia nursing student killed by an illegal immigrant, avoiding saying the word "abortion," addressing Supreme Court justices directly, calling out Senator Lindsey Graham, and ad-libbing about Snickers bars.
An ex-convict is attempting to sell Anthony Weiner's used prison typewriter cartridge, claiming it may contain scandalous letters, but Weiner dismisses the suggestion and doubts its contents.
Pro-democracy activist and presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, is leaving Nigeria for the United States to reunite with his family after the treasonable felony case against him was discontinued by the Nigerian government.
The Mayor and Council of Haworth, New Jersey have scheduled a homecoming celebration for Nigerian human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, who was unlawfully arrested and detained by the Nigerian government for treasonable felony.
Chinese-built cargo cranes installed with cellular modems have raised concerns about potential spying on American commercial activities, according to a report by the House Homeland Security Committee, fueling worries in the Biden administration about Chinese firms using technology to gather intelligence at US ports.
The Senate advanced a $460 billion spending package to fund various federal departments and avoid a government shutdown, with a final vote expected soon.
House Democrats are concerned about potential interference with their investigation into the Department of Homeland Security's inspector general, Joseph Cuffari, after he thanked Republican leaders for confirming he is not being investigated by two committees and claimed to be a whistleblower, despite being under investigation by the panels' Democrats.
Sudha Murty, Rishi Sunak's mother-in-law, has been appointed to India's parliament, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi praising her immense contributions to social work and philanthropy.
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul has called for charges to be dropped against Steve Nikoui, the Gold Star father who interrupted President Biden's State of the Union address, stating that Nikoui spoke out because he felt that the administration has ignored the families of the fallen service members.
Republican lawmakers have come to the defense of Steve Nikoui, the Gold Star father who was arrested after heckling President Biden during the State of the Union address, with many criticizing Biden for failing to honor those killed in the Abbey Gate attack in Afghanistan.
President Biden told a Democratic lawmaker that he had a "come-to-Jesus meeting" with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the humanitarian issues in Gaza.
House Republicans received a smaller amount of documents than requested in response to their subpoena to the Department of Justice in President Joe Biden’s classified documents case.
Communist China's advanced surveillance system, known as "SkyNet," combined with the Chinese Social Credit System, is creating a dystopian society where individuals' access to basic necessities and freedoms are controlled by their social credit score, a warning sign for the West as similar technologies and ideologies make their way into Western society.
The Department of Justice has agreed to provide Republicans with documents from special counsel Robert Hur's report on President Joe Biden's handling of classified material, but it will not release the transcript or audio of Hur's interview with Biden, which Republicans were seeking.
Nancy Pelosi has faced criticism for suggesting that President Biden should have referred to Laken Riley's alleged killer as "undocumented" rather than "illegal" during his State of the Union address.
Former congressman George Santos, who was expelled from the House of Representatives due to multiple scandals, has announced his candidacy for Congress again, despite facing criminal charges and a history of lies and falsehoods.
Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized the importance of women having children in his International Women's Day address, as he called for Russians to combat the country's demographic crisis by increasing birth rates.
Late night host Seth Meyers suggests that President Biden's State of the Union address would have been better if it had been delivered by Barack Obama, as Meyers believes Biden's entertaining presence during Obama's speeches made them more enjoyable to watch.
Alabama Senator Katie Britt faced widespread criticism on social media for her "melodramatic and unnatural" State of the Union rebuttal, with many mocking her delivery and comparing her to a drama club student or bad audition.
Rep. Tim Burchett criticized President Joe Biden's cognitive state, calling him a "shell of the man he once was," after having a light-hearted chat with him at the State of the Union.
President Biden expressed his frustration and concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and privately referred to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a "bad guy," according to reports and a leaked hot mic conversation.
Wisconsin Rep. Mark Pocan has demanded an apology from fellow Wisconsin Rep. Derrick Van Orden after Van Orden shouted "Lies!" at President Biden during his State of the Union address.
Former IEBC CEO Ezra Chiloba has been appointed as Consul-General for Los Angeles among other diplomatic roles, as President William Ruto nominates 23 individuals as Kenya's ambassadors, high commissioners, and permanent representatives.
Former President of the Maldives Mohamed Nasheed expresses regret over the diplomatic row with India and reassures that the hospitality of the Maldivian people towards Indian tourists will remain unchanged.
Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, is traveling to the United States to reunite with his family after the Nigerian government withdrew its treasonable felony case against him and ordered the release of his passport.
President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have a strained relationship as they confront domestic and international challenges, including the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with tensions flaring over anonymous quotes from government officials and Biden's refusal to call for a permanent ceasefire.
Abayomi Arabambi, the National Publicity Secretary of the Lamidi Apapa-led faction of the Labour Party (LP), has accused Peter Obi, the party's presidential candidate, of planning to buy a private jet after criticizing other Nigerian leaders for doing the same.
President Joe Biden used his State of the Union Address to highlight the threats to freedom and democracy, both at home and abroad, while positioning himself as the defender of these ideals and touting his experience as an asset.
Alabama Senator Katie Britt delivered the Republican Party's response to President Biden's State of the Union, criticizing his administration's impact on families, communities, and national security.
President Biden claimed during his State of the Union address that violent crime has fallen to one of its lowest levels in "more than 50 years," which is true based on preliminary 2023 data; Republican Senator Katie Britt criticized Biden's stance on securing the country's borders; Biden claimed that the economy created a record "15 million new jobs" in the first three years of his term, which is correct, although the pandemic context makes meaningful comparisons difficult; Congresswoman Nancy Mace called Biden's speech "loud and divisive"; Former President Trump responded to Biden's speech with personal attacks and criticisms; Biden called for Congress to ban "AI voice impersonation" after a fake robocall campaign targeted New Hampshire primary voters; Biden called out Trump and GOP members for seeking to "bury the truth" about January 6th.
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation is currently engaged in 11 business deals with Chinese companies worth $14.4 billion, but refuses to disclose any information about these deals, sparking concerns about national security.
PML-N lawmaker Mushahid Hussain Sayed calls for the release of Imran Khan and the allocation of reserved seats to the PTI's new home Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) in a plea for reconciliation in the Senate.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg refuted House Speaker Mike Johnson's criticism of President Biden's State of the Union address, stating that Johnson's comments were "literally false" and highlighting the bipartisan legislation supported by Biden.
During President Joe Biden's State of the Union speech, U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene interrupted to urge him to say the name of Laken Riley, a murder victim whose case is fueling immigration debates, leading Biden to acknowledge Riley and discuss border policies.
Formerly expelled from the House, New York Republican Rep. George Santos attends President Joe Biden's State of the Union and announces his return to politics by running for Congress again against GOP Rep. Nick LaLota, despite facing federal charges for alleged theft, deception, and identity theft.
Primate Elijah Babatunde Ayodele has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reduce his overseas trips and seek the face of God concerning his health due to his heavy burden and the need for economic stability in Nigeria.
House Speaker Mike Johnson was seen nodding in agreement during President Biden's State of the Union speech, particularly when Biden discussed U.S. support for Ukraine and the proposal to cap the cost of insulin, which surprised commentators online. However, Johnson, a Republican and Biden opponent, expressed his disapproval of the speech in a subsequent interview with Fox News, stating that Biden is "desperate" and the speech was unpopular.
Nigerians on social media express discontent with the appointment of Umar Abdullahi Umar as the Executive Director of the Rural Electrification Agency, believing it to be a political favor to his father, the National Chairman of the ruling party.
Actor-politician Posani Krishna Murali sparked controversy by making divisive remarks about the Kamma and Kapu communities, criticizing Pawan Kalyan's support for Chandrababu Naidu and urging Kapu voters not to support the TDP.
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev criticized Joe Biden, calling him "mad and mentally disabled" for comparing himself to Franklin D. Roosevelt and trying to start World War Three, following Biden's State of the Union address in which he accused Donald Trump of kowtowing to Russia and pledged support to Ukraine.
Deputy President Rgathi Gachagua clarified that President William Ruto's statement about considering a woman running mate refers to after his second term, and they are currently discussing ways to involve women in top leadership positions.
Sen. Jon Tester is calling on congressional appropriators to approve funding for fentanyl scanning equipment at the southern border, blaming Republicans for blocking previous bipartisan border security legislation.
Former U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry faced criticism from progressives after suggesting that Russia's efforts to reduce emissions could help ease concerns about their actions in the Ukraine war.