Here's a sample of stories from the Crosstalk news desk that made the cut for this week's broadcast: --Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters blocked President Biden's motorcade as he arrived at the Capitol ahead of last evening's State of the Union address. --President Biden kicked off his State of the Union speech, not by addressing the U.S. border or the economy, but by praising Ukraine almost immediately. --Also during his speech, President Biden warned the Supreme Court Justices, calling on the power of women to help restore Roe v. Wade and abortion on demand. --Pete Buttigieg was challenged by a CNBC host regarding immigration. Jim provided audio of the exchange. --Jim also provided audio of Bill Clinton from 1995 talking about the problem of illegal aliens during one of his State of the Union addresses. --In the official Republican response to last night's speech, Senator Katie Britt of Alabama highlighted several of the Biden administration's failings, notably its handling of the southern border which she called a disgrace. --Members of the Republican National Committee elected a replacement for former chairwoman Ronna McDaniel after she stepped down. --Former President Barack Obama said he's all-in for Joe Biden's re-election but there's been a question. NBC News reports that a question nagging at many Democrats is what role Michelle Obama might play. --Former President Trump all but locked up the Republican nomination this week. --President Biden did appeal to voters of Nikki Haley to back him in the November election. --Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has endorsed Donald Trump for president.