WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden's first address to a joint session of Congress will look like no other in recent memory.
The traditional speech for the new president, set for April 28, will unfold against the backdrop of heightened security in the aftermath of the deadly Jan.
6 Capitol riot and ongoing coronavirus protocols. It will be designated a National Special Security Event, according to a Capitol official involved in the planning and granted anonymity to discuss the situation on Wednesday.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi extended the invitation to Biden late Tuesday “to share your vision for addressing the challenges and opportunities of this historic moment.” The White House said that Biden accepted the invitation.