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Texas primary election sets stage for November midterms

Former Representative Beto O'Rourke will officially take on Texas Governor Greg Abbott in the midterm elections, but many of the Texas primary races are leading to runoffs. Jack Fink, a political reporter for CBS Dallas-Fort Worth, and Caitlin Huey-Burns, a CBS News political reporter, dive into this on CBS News' "Red and Blue."

Biden uses State of the Union to push "unity agenda"

The president emphasized what unites the country while trying to reassure Americans worried about the Ukraine crisis, inflation and gas prices that "we are going to be OK."

Russian oligarchs move to preserve financial assets

The U.S. has created a taskforce to go after Russian oligarchs' wealth amid the war in Ukraine. Catherine Herridge has the details.

What to expect in President Biden's State of the Union address

CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent join "Red and Blue" to discuss plans for President Biden's State of the Union address and the latest polling on his approval rating.

Preview of President Biden's State of the Union address

President Biden is set to give his State of the Union address during a tumultuous time in the world. CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson joins "Red and Blue" with his insights on what to expect.

NASA launches advanced GOES weather satellite

A United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket boosted an advanced GOES weather satellite into orbit to monitor conditions across the Pacific Ocean, Alaska, Hawaii and the western United States. Watch how the launch unfolded.

Russian forces close in on Ukraine's capital as death toll mounts

As Ukraine's 2nd largest city was hammered by Russian artillery, President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed that his country wouldn't be pressured into concessions.

Special Report: President Biden's 2022 State of the Union address

In his State of the Union address, President Biden vowed a united response against Russia's attack on Ukraine, and he laid out his domestic priorities, including plans for strengthening the U.S. economy. Norah O'Donnell anchors CBS News coverage of the president's address and the Republican response.

Most speech watchers say State of the Union made them feel optimistic, proud - CBS News poll

More than half say the speech made them feel the coronavirus is mostly behind us

Biden discusses gun violence and police funding in State of the Union address

In his State of the Union address, President Biden spoke about the need to support police departments as well as hold them accountable. "The answer is to fund the police with the resources and training they need to protect our communities," he said. Mr. Biden also called on Congress to increase gun regulations. Watch that portion of his remarks here.