Biden preps for state of the union speech
The guest list for President Joe Biden's 2024 state of the union address is a reflection of the diverse national issues at hand. It includes individuals who have been instrumental in advocating for reproductive rights and those affected by international conflicts. (Photo: AFP)
Biden's final speech before the 2024 election
President Biden, his wife Jill and members of Congress carefully choose guests for the annual State of the Union speech, with an eye to political causes he will highlight in his speech. The guests sit in the upper balcony of the House chamber where Biden will give his speech. The address will be Biden's final one before the 2024 election, is expected to cover a range of domestic and international challenges. (Photo: AFP)
One of the guest in list is Elizabeth Carr
Elizabeth Carr is the first baby born from in vitro fertilization in the United States, Carr, 42, comes as the guest of Virginia's Democratic Senator Tim Kaine. (Representative image: AFP)
Secondly, Katie Cox from Texas, who was personally invited by Jill Biden.
Cox fought for her right to terminate a nonviable pregnancy and had to travel out of state to access abortion services.
Another guest was, Kayla Smith, who had to travel from Idaho to Seattle due to restrictive state laws.
Gabriel shipton, brother of Wikileaks founder
Shipton, the brother of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, who the US is trying to extradite for publishing classified documents, will be the guest of Kentucky Republican representative Thomas Massie. (Photo: Reuters)
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson
Swedish PM who played a key role in Sweden's bid to join Nato, will officially submit the necessary documentation in Washington on Thursday. Once approved, Sweden will become the 32nd member of the alliance. Kristersson is currently a guest of the First Lady.
(Photo: AFP)
Ella Milman, Mikhail Gershkovich
The parents of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who is currently being held in a Moscow prison, will be visiting House Speaker Mike Johnson as his guests. (Photo: AFP)
Ronen and Orna Neutra and their son, Daniel
The family of American hostage Omer Neutra, who has been held by Hamas since the Oct. 7 attacks, will be the guests of Democratic Rep. Mike Lawler and the House Speaker. (Photo: NYT)
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