President 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 …
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GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales faces pressure from party over affair allegations
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesRep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, is seen here at a news conference on border security outside of the U.S. Capitol Building on November 14, 2023. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images/Getty Images North America …
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Poll: Most say the state of the union is not strong and the U.S. is worse off
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Trump holds a press briefing at the White House on Friday after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against his use of emergency powers to implement international trade tariffs. Alex …
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The political implications of the Supreme Court’s ruling on Trump’s tariffs
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Supreme Court has found some of President Trump’s tariffs to be illegal. What are the political implications?
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U.S. has a quarter fewer immigration judges than it did a year ago. Here’s why
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe front lobby of the Miami Immigration Court seen on Jan. 28, 2026 in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Joe Raedle/Getty Images Amiena Khan was supposed …
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We look at what yesterday’s Supreme Court decision on President Trump’s tariffs means for his economic policies and campaign promises. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: President Trump is declaring even higher tariffs …