President Joe Biden will deliver his second State of the Union address to Congress at 9 p.m.
EST, during which he is expected to lay out his accomplishments and make a case for his re-election in 2024.
He will be addressing a starkly divided government, as Republicans regained a slim majority in the House of Representatives in the midterm elections.
The speech comes as Biden faces pressure to address the issue of the Chinese spy balloon that incited criticism from Republicans.
The situation has dominated headlines and the attention of the American public.
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, once Donald Trump's White House press secretary, will deliver the GOP response to Biden's speech.
President Joe Biden will deliver his second State of the Union address to Congress, which is expected to make a case for his re-election and tout his accomplishments amidst economic uncertainty and political division.
Additionally, Biden faces pressure to address the issue of the Chinese spy balloon that has dominated headlines since Friday, citing his reasoning behind his decision to shoot down the vessel.
Republicans have criticized his administration and are considering a vote of disapproval in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives.
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who previously served as White House press secretary under the Trump administration, will deliver the GOP response to Biden's speech.
The Independent highlights that Sanders' speech puts a spotlight on her as the nation's youngest governor while characterizing her as a figure linked closely to Trump, who remains influential within the party amid Republicans questioning how much of a hindrance his quest to return to the White House has become.
The BBC highlights the pressure on Biden to address the situation surrounding the Chinese spy balloon while also noting his opportunity to make a case for re-election.
The Times reflects on the pessimism surrounding the state of the country and the doubts about Biden's leadership.
The Gulf News emphasizes the speech as the unofficial start of the 2024 presidential campaign season and the potential for a large television audience.