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January 30, 2018

Trump’s #SOTU Live Blog: TheGrio reports from Congresswoman Maxine Waters’ D.C. Office

TheGrio team reports live from Washington D.C. posting live behind-the-scenes updates from Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) boycott during President Donald…
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January 30, 2018

Guests discover typo on tickets to Trump’s ‘State of the Uniom’

On Tuesday, Donald Trump will give his State of the Union address to Congress. But ahead of the speech, Twitter…
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January 30, 2018

If Trump doesn’t say these 5 things at SOTU, we don’t want to hear sh*t

With this president you never know what you're going to get. Here's how he can get it right.
January 10, 2018

Women of Democratic Party to wear all black to Trump’s SOTU address

Some women of the Democratic Party are reportedly set to wear black to Donald Trump's State of the Union address…
January 18, 2016

Wale is the first rapper to ever open a State of the Union address

On Tuesday, Wale made history as the first rapper to open a State of the Union address.
January 13, 2016

Michelle Obama stuns at the State of the Union, dress sells out online

Tuesday was President Barack Obama’s final State of the Union address, but before he even began speaking, people were already buzzing about First
January 13, 2016

President Obama kept it real but played it safe in his final SOTU

President Obama gave his final State of the Union address Tuesday night before a packed crowd of enthusiastic supporters and
January 12, 2016

President Obama's last State of the Union Address: A final message to America

In a few hours, President Obama will deliver his final State of the Union address. There are no reelection worries,…
January 10, 2016

President Obama expected to speak candidly about his legacy in last State of the Union address

Soon, President Barack Obama will go before the nation for his seventh and final State of the Union address, and…
December 26, 2015

Will 2016 be Obama's blackest year yet?

As President Obama enters his eighth and final year in the White House, 2016 is destined to be his blackest…
January 21, 2015

The funniest tweets and memes from Pres. Obama's State of the Union

Last night, the eyes of the social media world were squarely on President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address. This
January 21, 2015

Pres. Obama's SOTU address reminds us why he won 'both' times

On Tuesday evening, the confident, populist Barack Obama of 2008 — if not 2004 — showed up for his sixth
January 20, 2015

President Obama's State of the Union: America is turning the page

WASHINGTON (AP) — Refusing to bow to the new Republican majority, President Barack Obama was urging Congress Tuesday night to
January 29, 2014

What President Obama can accomplish in 2014 from his State of the Union

ANALYSIS - President Obama's speech on Tuesday night, like most State of the Union addresses, covered nearly every major issue.…
January 28, 2014

President Obama declares his independence from Congress in State of the Union address

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama had a message for Republicans in his State of the Union address: he's not letting…
January 28, 2014

President Obama to tout his ‘pen’ and ‘phone’ in State of the Union

ANALYSIS - President Obama will use the State of the Union address on Tuesday to emphasize his willingness to work…
January 28, 2014

President Obama vowing to flex powers in State of the Union speech

WASHINGTON (AP) — Frustrated by years of partisan gridlock, President Barack Obama is moving to flex his presidential powers during…
January 28, 2014

Antoinette Tuff among Obama guests for State of the Union

WASHINGTON (AP) — The CEO of General Motors and an immigrant brought to the U.S. illegally as a child will…
January 27, 2014

Jason Collins to sit in Michelle Obama’s box at State of the Union

theGRIO REPORT - NBA player Jason Collins, who last year became one of the first athletes in any major sport…
February 16, 2013

Obama says gun violence killing too many children

theGRIO REPORT - President Barack Obama returned home to Chicago Friday and as expected, gave a spirited discussion on the…