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Skimm'd with all the best deals — Check out what we Skimm’d for you today [theSkimm Logo] [Subscribe]( [Read in browser]( March 8, 2024 Daily Skimm Skimm'd with [all the best deals]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Update location]( or [View forecast]( “The first time I saw that, I thought it must be a typo” — [Daniel Dae Kim]( on being called a “zaddy.” The Fire Lord is feeling hot. [Facebook]([Twitter]([Email](mailto:?body=Daniel Dae Kim has feelings about being called a zaddy #theskimm%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%23custom) Top Story [President Joe Biden enters the House chamber to deliver the annual State of the Union address] Throwing a Pitch The Story Last night, President Biden [pitched himself]( before a divided Congress and nation. How’d that go? As many expected. Biden used his third State of the Union address to outline why he should get four more years. Without naming his predecessor, Biden put a spotlight on the contrast between his administration and former President Trump’s — including their individual approaches to challenges at home, such as [immigration](, and those abroad in [Ukraine and the Middle East](. Here were some of the big moments of the night… Reproductive health care…Biden vowed to [restore]( the nationwide right to an abortion if reelected. He urged lawmakers to [protect IVF nationally](, amid the [backlash]( surrounding the Alabama Supreme Court’s decision. He directly addressed women’s political power, saying they’ll vote to defend reproductive freedoms. It comes as one poll found [17%]( of female voters under 50 say abortion is their No. 1 issue in the election. The economy…Americans generally have a [pessimistic view]( of it, but Biden tried to focus on [job growth](, [cooling inflation](, and his admin's efforts to boost [infrastructure]( and [manufacturing](. He also acknowledged high housing costs, saying he would work to pass a [tax credit to help homeowners](. Biden said part of creating a booming economy is [focusing on education](. The Israel-Hamas war…Biden vowed the US would not rest until all the remaining hostages, who were taken by Hamas on Oct 7, are brought home. He said Israel has the right to defend itself against Hamas but also has a [responsibility]( to protect innocent civilians. Biden announced the US military would be building a [temporary port]( on Gaza’s coast to deliver humanitarian aid. It comes amid UN warnings that at least a quarter of Gaza’s 2.3 million population is on the [brink of famine](. Biden also faces growing pressure from within the [Democratic Party]( and from voters to address the [humanitarian crisis]( and [back a cease-fire](. What else happened? Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) [interrupted]( Biden on immigration and brought attention to the death of UGA student [Laken Riley](. The president is now getting backlash for engaging with Greene and referring to undocumented migrants as “illegals.” [Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL)]( — who could be a potential running mate for Trump — delivered the GOP response, saying Biden created the border crisis. She [criticized]( his admin’s handling of the economy, crime, and foreign policy. Britt pitched the Republican Party as the best option for families, adding the GOP supports nationwide access to IVF — even though a Republican senator [recently blocked]( a bill to protect the fertility treatment. theSkimm Last night’s State of the Union address was considered a major test for President Biden, amid [debate]( about his age and mental fitness. With the approaching November election, Biden outlined his vision for a second term. Whether it’ll be enough to sway Americans, many of whom [aren't excited]( about a Trump-Biden rematch, remains to be seen. Related Stories: - [Gaza Protesters Blocked Roads Ahead of Biden’s State of the Union Address]( - [George Santos Was in the House. He's Running for Congress (Again)]( - [The MAGA Hats Aren't Off: Biden and MTG's Face-Off]( [Facebook]([Twitter]([Email](mailto:?body=President Biden said the US is building a temporary port to get aid into Gaza #theSkimm%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%23custom) And Also...This Where there could be some answers… [Texas](. Yesterday, state forest officials said power lines ignited the largest fire in Texas history. The blaze killed at least [two people]( and [thousands of livestock](, burned more than 1 million acres, and [destroyed hundreds of homes](. While an investigation is ongoing, the utility provider Xcel Energy said its facilities appear to have been involved in the fire, which has largely been contained. The company denied allegations it was operating its equipment negligently. In recent years, other utility companies have been accused of playing a role in sparking the wildfires in [Maui]( and [California](. --------------------------------------------------------------- What’s been in the headlines… [Red Bull Racing](. All eyes have been on the top Formula 1 team after its team principal, Christian Horner, was [accused]( of inappropriate and controlling behavior by a female colleague. Horner has denied any wrongdoing. Last week, Red Bull dismissed the complaint against him. The details of the allegations haven't been made public, but yesterday media outlets reported the racing team [suspended]( the woman who made the allegations. This off-track attention has prompted calls for Horner's removal. Other F1 team principals have demanded [greater transparency]( into the investigation. 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