U.S. and Iranian officials will meet Thursday for a third round of talks after President Trump warned of an alleged Iranian threat during his State of the Union address.
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‘Get back to integrity’: Oklahoma’s Kevin Stitt on Republicans after Trump
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesOklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt leads a state that gave President Trump 66% of the vote in 2024. He is also charting his own course and has publicly differed with the …
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What to know about Sen. Katie Britt, who’s negotiating changes to how ICE operates
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAlabama Sen. Katie Britt came to national prominence in 2024 with an image as a firebrand on the right but has developed a reputation as a bipartisan deal maker in …
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Top House Dem wants Justice Department to explain missing Trump-related Epstein files
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesHouse Oversight and Government Reform Committee ranking member Rep. Robert Garcia (center top row), D-Calif., speaks during a hearing last month. Win McNamee/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Win McNamee/Getty …
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Takeaways from Trump’s State of the Union. And, House rejects aviation safety bill
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesGood morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. …
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Trump tries to sell voters on his view of the economy in State of the Union address
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Trump spent a substantial portion of his State of the Union speech talking about the economy, including a vow to replace the tariffs the Supreme Court recently struck down.
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Trump’s speech is longest State of the Union address in recent history
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Donald Trump arrives to deliver his State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on February 24, 2026. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via …
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What presidents said during State of the Union when political winds were against them
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFacing rough poll numbers, President Trump has a lot at stake for the State of the Union address. Here’s how other presidents have handled the moment.
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Trump set to deliver State of the Union address amid economic and diplomatic tensions
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Trump is set to deliver his first State of the Union address of his second term, as he faces a host of key issues from tariffs to Iran.
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Why Gavin Newsom refuses to be a “bystander” in this political moment
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesGavin Newsom is in his final year as governor of California, but lately, he’s been touring the country to energize voters ahead of the midterm elections. “I think it’s really …