In the most emotional moment of the State of the Union, President Obama proclaimed that the families of the victims of gun violence “deserve a vote” in Congress on a gun control bill.
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Sen. Marco Rubio’s Response to Obama’s State of the Union Address (Transcript)
The full text of the Republican Address to the Nation, as prepared for delivery.
President Obama’s 2013 State of the Union Speech (Transcript)
Here is the full text of President Obama’s address, as prepared for delivery.
Liveblogging Obama’s State of the Union Address
TIME’s political team will begin liveblogging President Obama’s State of the Union address at 8:45pm tonight.
Doing Bunker Duty at the State of the Union
Since the nuclear era, one Cabinet member has been designated to hide and lead the nation in the event that America’s most powerful politicians are all wiped out during the State of the Union address. UPDATE
State of the Union: Why Is Apple CEO Tim Cook Sitting Next to Michelle Obama?
Apple is a symbol of American innovation, but it does most of its business, employs most of its workers, and keeps much of its money overseas.
In Tuesday’s State of the Union, a Return to First Principles for Obama
Before the economic collapse, President Obama focused on how the middle class could thrive in an increasingly outsourced and automated world. It’s a message he’ll return to tonight.
RIP: Barney Bush, Age 12
The passing of a loved one prompts the first public release of the 43rd President’s artwork
Chuck Hagel’s Third Purple Heart
Chuck Hagel, who earned a pair of Purple Hearts as a grunt in Vietnam, all but earned a third during his confirmation hearing to become Defense Secretary.
Inhofe Asks Hagel Why Iran Endorses His Nomination
Senator Jim Inhofe (R-OK) asks Chuck Hagel when he stopped beating his wife during the SecDef confirmation hearing.
Hagel’s Confirmation, and the Return of Sam Nunn
John McCain to Chuck Hagel: I Told You So
During his confirmation hearing to become the next Defense Secretary, Chuck Hagel locks horns with old friend Sen. John McCain over the 2006 Iraq troop surge. (Transcript included.)
McCain v Hagel
John McCain’s first round interrogation of Chuck Hagel was more about personal pique and histrionics than it was about elucidating Hagel’s views. It was a foolish and demeaning exercise.
