Biden highlights economy, spars with Republicans in State of the Union speech – National | Globalnews.ca

U.S. President Joe Biden sought to overcome pessimism about the country’s direction — and his own political prospects as he stares down a re-election bid next year — in his second State of the Union address to Congress and the nation Tuesday night. But his optimistic vision faces stiff headwinds from Republicans in control of […]
Biden seeks to overcome leadership concerns in 2nd State of Union address – National | Globalnews.ca

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 seeking to overcome pessimism in the country and concerns about his own leadership. His speech before a politically divided Congress comes Tuesday night as […]
Donald Trump shifting to general election mode with Pennsylvania rally – National | Globalnews.ca

Larry Mitko voted for Donald Trump in 2016. But the Republican from Beaver County in western Pennsylvania says he has no plans to back his party’s nominee for Senate, Dr. Mehmet Oz –“no way, no how.” Mitko doesn’t feel like he knows the celebrity heart surgeon, who only narrowly won his May primary with Trump’s backing. […]