
A look back at some of the most notable guests from past State of the Union addresses
CNN
Presidents and first ladies typically invite guests to promote their priorities and values. State of the Union guests help put a human face on a president's message for both policymakers and viewers at home.
The speech will come at a critical time for his presidency as he deals with nominating a new Supreme Court justice, managing a shaky economy and trying to prevent further Russian aggression in Ukraine.
Tuesday is also the Texas primary, the first election of the 2022 midterm campaign. The speech will inevitably be tied to this fall's elections as Democrats try to maintain control of Congress despite Biden's low approval numbers.

Oklahoma’s governor picks energy executive Alan Armstrong to fill US Senate seat through end of year
Oklahoma’s governor on Tuesday appointed energy executive Alan Armstrong to serve in the US Senate through the end of the year and finish the term of Republican Markwayne Mullin, the new homeland security secretary.












