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Biden set to deliver crucial State of the Union to divided Congress

President Biden will use Thursday's State of the Union to push Congress to cap out-of-pocket drug costs at $2,000 per year for Americans with private health insurance, and to restore the expanded child tax credit for low and middle income families. The president will also touch on immigration, an area where he has been under constant attack by former President Donald Trump. Ed O'Keefe has more.
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White House previews issues Biden will address in State of the Union speech

President Biden will denounce extremism and discuss the U.S. economy, the state of democracy, and civil and women's rights during Thursday's State of the Union address before both chambers of Congress. CBS News White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe chats with Olivia Dalton, a White House press secretary, about the president's priorities for the yearly address.
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Senate to vote on government funding package to avert partial shutdown

The Senate is set to vote on a funding package ahead of Friday's partial government shutdown deadline. The spending bills, which the House passed Wednesday, would extend funding for some federal agencies through September if it clears the upper chamber. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill.
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Biden to announce plan for new Gaza port for aid during State of the Union address

During his State of the Union address, President Biden will announce plans for the U.S. military to help establish a temporary port on the Gaza coast in the hopes of increasing the flow of humanitarian aid, according to administration officials. Meanwhile, talks for a cease-fire and hostage release are expected to resume next week. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab reports.
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