The designated survivor is chosen ahead of the State of the Union address, and the White House refers to the individual as the “cabinet member not in attendance.” Source

Republican Sen. Katie Britt of Alabama delivered her party’s response to President Biden’s State of the Union address Thursday night, in emotional remarks from her kitchen. “CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell leads a panel to break down Britt’s speech. Source

President Biden delivered his third State of the Union address​ to a joint session of Congress on Thursday, issuing a full-throated defense of his record. Source

President Biden delivered his third State of the Union address Thursday night, strongly contrasting himself to former President Donald Trump while making his case for a second term. “CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell leads a panel to analyze the president’s speech. Source

As he neared the end of his State of the Union address, President Biden addressed criticisms about his age head-on, and said his years in public service have provided him clarity. The president said he has learned to “embrace freedom and democracy.” Source

In his 2024 State of the Union address, President Biden ran through his legislative achievements during his first term in office. He highlighted a $1.2 trillion infrastructure package to revitalize the nation’s roads, bridges, waterways and public transit, and legislation that aims to boost domestic production of semiconductor chips. Source

President Biden addressed the Israel-Hamas war in his third State of the Union address, reiterating his support for Israel working to eliminate Hamas, but he said the country also has a “responsibility” to protect innocent civilians in Gaza. Source

President Biden began his third State of the Union address by raising the stakes of the 2024 presidential election, telling those assembled in the House chamber that Americans “face an unprecedented moment in the history of the union.” Source

In his State of the Union address Thursday, President Biden repeated his calls for Congress to pass legislation banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, and strengthening background checks. Source

President Biden used his State of the Union remarks on Thursday to forcefully call on Republican lawmakers in Congress to pass a bipartisan immigration compromise that stalled last month. Source