President Biden will speak about the Russian invasion of Ukraine during Tuesday's State of the Union address, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said, but he will also send a message of optimism.
Republican Sen. Tom Cotton (Ark.) on Sunday avoided condemning former President Trump for his praise of Russian President Vladimir Putin, even as he directly contradicted Trump's assessment of the Russian leader.
President Biden's plans to nominate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court sets up a looming confirmation fight in which the White House will try to win over Republican support in a 50-50 Senate.