Biden Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Brag a Little in His State of the Union

Melania Trump’s Hero Dog • Matt “C-SPAN” Gaetz • George Santos Allegations

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Biden Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Brag a Little in His State of the Union

Good morning from the Hive newsroom! Joe Biden will deliver his second State of the Union address today. Recent polling showed more Democrats looking for a different leader in 2024, meaning Biden will really have to use this speech to sell his accomplishments, Eric Lutz writes. For viewers at home, while C-SPAN had free rein during the speakership fight, Kevin McCarthy’s majority has reimposed limits on camera access. Charlotte Klein reports the public affairs network is pushing for more control over its coverage, chatting with an ally of the cause: Matt Gaetz.

Donald Trump encouraged Nikki Haley to run for president, but he’s taking every opportunity to patronize her White House ambitions of late, Caleb Ecarma notes. Still Trump’s digs against his former UN ambassador seem like the former guy is just getting some reps in before his big fight—against Ron DeSantis. Bess Levin catches us up on the latest in the George Santos saga, which got a lot darker with allegations of sexual harassment. Plus, Levin highlights a weird new revelation about Melania Trump’s role in the Trump administration (hint: It has to do with a “hero dog”).

Biden Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Brag a Little in His State of the Union

The president’s second State of the Union address comes amid new polls suggesting that his own voters are looking for an alternative in 2024.

C-SPAN’s Access Is Once Again Limited in Kevin McCarthy’s House. Will That Change?

Despite rave reviews and a bipartisan push, C-SPAN is still pressing for increased control over cameras in the Capitol. One supporter, Republican Matt Gaetz, says “more dynamic camera angles would bring the American people into the congressional decision-making process.”

Donald Trump Told Nikki Haley to Run for President. Now He’s Patronizing Her Over a Possible Bid

Trump and his allies keep making veiled attacks against the former South Carolina governor who is expected to announce a presidential run in the coming days.

The George Santos Saga: Just When You Think It Couldn’t Get Worse, It Does

The allegations, which now include sexual harassment, are getting darker by the minute.

Report: Melania Trump Was Inexplicably in the Situation Room for the 2019 ISIS Raid, Told Trump to “Talk About the Dog” Afterward

What other overseas military operations did the former first lady play a role in?