Biden's State Of The Union Address Underway Shortly

US President Joe Biden will shortly deliver his annual State of the Union Address to the House of Representatives. As Biden’s SOTU was watched by 27 million people last year, it will be a crucial chance for the president to speak directly to the American people ahead of Presidential election in November. LIVESTREAM(C-SPAN) LIVESTREAM(White House)

• Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) will give a Republican address to the nation after the conclusion of Biden’s speech.
• Biden enters today facing numerous headwinds. Former President Donald Trump is the slight favourite in head-to-head polling with voters rating Biden poorly on both major domestic political issues: The economy and immigration. Biden’s approval rating is also hovering around 40%, well under the historical benchmark for a successful re-election campaign.
• Politico writes: “The stakes for President Joe Biden tonight verge on existential as his reelection effort trails Donald Trump in almost every meaningful poll, with voters repeatedly and loudly voicing their concerns about Biden’s age as the general election campaign begins in earnest.”
• Preview of Biden's speech in today edition of the MNI US Daily Brief.