U.S. President Joe Biden delivers his State of the Union address to Congress, covering a wide range of domestic issues and some international concerns. 

It’s a yearly tradition, required by the U.S. Constitution. The president gives Congress his take on the state of the union. But it has become over time a political spectacle, especially when Congress is deeply divided. 

Joining the discussion:

• Joseph Williams is a former Senior Editor for the U.S. News and World Report. 
• Anton Fedyashin is a history professor at American University.
• Aaron Mate is the host of the Pushback with Aaron Mate, at The Grayzone. 
• Einar Tangen is Senior Fellow at the Taihe Institute.

The president answered back, “Stand up and show them: We will not cut Social Security! We will not cut Medicare!”

As Republicans continued to protest his accusations, he said, “We’ve got unanimity." https://t.co/PPeiIfRqJG

— The Associated Press (@AP) February 8, 2023

President Joe Biden used his State of the Union address to trumpet U.S. economic strength. But people feel a gloomier reality as inflation bites. A recession threatens to widen the perception gap between the White House and Main Street, writes @BenWinck. https://t.co/2SEbNZa8Mz pic.twitter.com/MMghgel2lR

— Reuters Breakingviews (@Breakingviews) February 8, 2023