**WASHINGTON** – President Joe Biden delivered his second State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night, emphasizing themes of unity, economic progress, and a call for bipartisan cooperation..
Biden’s speech, which lasted about an hour, was largely focused on domestic issues, with a particular emphasis on the economy. He touted the passage of major legislation such as the American Rescue Plan, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the CHIPS and Science Act, arguing that these measures have helped create jobs, boost economic growth, and improve the lives of everyday Americans..
Biden also called for further action on issues such as gun violence, climate change, and healthcare costs. He urged Congress to pass legislation to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, invest in clean energy technologies, and lower prescription drug costs..
On the foreign policy front, Biden reiterated his support for Ukraine in its war against Russia, while also emphasizing the need to maintain open lines of communication with China..
Throughout his speech, Biden emphasized the importance of unity and bipartisanship. He appealed to Republicans and Democrats to work together to address the challenges facing the country, arguing that .
