Elena Moore

And though Johnson's invitation is just a formality, Trump's upcoming State of the Union does have stakes.

It's a primetime opportunity to lay out his second-year agenda and have it resonate with the American people ahead of the midterms, as Republicans aim to keep control of both the Senate and the House.

Elena Moore, NPR News, Washington.

Vice President Vance used his speech as a call to action, alluding to recent intra-party rifts.

It comes after conservative commentator Ben Shapiro called out several right-wing media personalities

for entertaining conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirk's death, and singled out Tucker Carlson for his recent interview with white nationalist Nick Fuentes.

Carlson later disputed those claims and said he's not anti-Semitic, but the pushback comes as leaders deal with a larger fight over spreading misinformation and amplifying people with anti-Semitic views.

Elena Moore, NPR News, Phoenix.

Vice President Vance used his speech as a call to action, alluding to recent intraparty rifts.

It comes after conservative commentator Ben Shapiro called out several right-wing media personalities.

for entertaining conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirk's death, and singled out Tucker Carlson for his recent interview with white nationalist Nick Fuentes.

Carlson later disputed those claims and said he's not anti-Semitic, but the pushback comes as leaders deal with a larger fight over spreading misinformation and amplifying people with anti-Semitic views.

Elena Moore, NPR News, Phoenix.

Biden has long touted his record on LGBTQ rights.

In 2022, as president, he signed a bill that codified same-sex marriage into law.

Now, nearly a year after leaving office, the former president didn't shy away from criticizing the current administration in his remarks.

Since beginning his current term, President Trump has rolled back many Biden-era anti-discrimination policies and taken steps to restrict rights for transgender Americans.

Elena Moore, NPR News.

Biden has long touted his record on LGBTQ rights.

In 2022, as president, he signed a bill that codified same-sex marriage into law.