LIVE: President Joe Biden delivers annual State of the Union address | REUTERS

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Domestic Policy

President Biden highlighted the economic progress made during his presidency, including job creation, low unemployment rates, and increased small business formation.
He emphasized the importance of investing in American-made products and creating jobs in the United States, citing the Chips and Science Act and the bipartisan infrastructure law as examples.
President Biden discussed the success of his economic policies in revitalizing communities like Belador, Illinois, where an auto plant was saved from closure and new battery factories are being built.
He criticized trickle-down economics and expressed his commitment to ensuring that the middle class and the poor benefit from economic growth.
President Biden announced his plan to cap the cost of insulin at $35 per month and expand Medicare's power to negotiate lower drug prices, saving seniors and taxpayers money.
He reaffirmed his commitment to protecting and expanding the Affordable Care Act, including making the expanded tax credits for health insurance permanent.
President Biden highlighted the importance of women's health research and announced the launch of the first-ever White House initiative on women's health research.
To address the rising cost of housing, he proposed a $400 monthly tax credit for first-time homebuyers and homeowners refinancing their mortgages, as well as cracking down on landlords who engage in anti-competitive practices.
Biden plans to build and renovate 2 million affordable homes to strengthen the economy.
He emphasized the importance of education and wants to provide access to preschool for three and four-year-olds to improve children's chances of success in school.
Biden aims to expand high-quality tutoring and summer learning to ensure every child learns to read by third grade.
He wants to connect local businesses and high schools to provide students with hands-on experience and a path to good-paying jobs.
Biden seeks to make college more affordable by increasing Pell Grants and investing in HBCUs and minority-serving institutions.
He has already fixed two student loan programs to reduce the burden of student debt for millions of Americans.
Biden wants to give public school teachers a raise and cut the federal deficit by making big corporations and the wealthy pay their fair share in taxes.
He proposes a minimum tax of 21% for big corporations and a minimum tax of 25% for billionaires to raise revenue for important programs.
Biden intends to end tax breaks for big farmers, Big Oil, private jets, and excessive executive pay.
He criticizes the low federal tax rate paid by billionaires and proposes a minimum tax to ensure they pay their fair share.
Biden plans to invest in affordable childcare, paid leave, home care, and elder care to support families and caregivers.
He vows to protect Social Security and Medicare and opposes any attempts to cut them or raise the retirement age.
Biden is cracking down on corporations engaging in price gouging and deceptive pricing, including "shrinkflation" and hidden fees.
He has proposed rules to require cable, travel, utilities, and online ticket sellers to display the total price upfront.

Foreign Policy

President Biden addressed the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, expressing support for Israel's right to defend itself while also emphasizing the need to protect innocent civilians in Gaza.
He announced the establishment of a temporary pier in the Mediterranean to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance to Gaza and called on Israel to allow more aid into the region.
President Biden addressed the joint session of Congress, emphasizing the importance of humanitarian assistance and a two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
He highlighted the need to contain the threat posed by Iran and the importance of strengthening the US economy and standing up to China.

Other Issues

President Biden emphasized the significance of passing bipartisan bills, including strengthening penalties on fentanyl trafficking, protecting children online, and supporting veterans.
He stressed the importance of embracing freedom, democracy, and core American values such as honesty, decency, dignity, equality, and respect.
President Biden expressed optimism about the future of America and emphasized the need for a vision for the future that defends democracy, restores rights, promotes fairness, addresses climate change, and reduces gun violence.
He concluded by reaffirming his belief in America and the American people and his commitment to being a president for all Americans.