US Edition
Trump to deliver State of the Union speech amid anxieties over Iran, tariffs and economy
- On Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, President Donald Trump delivered his first State of the Union of his second term at 9 p.m. ET to a joint session at the U.S. Capitol amid extensive security measures and road closures.
- Amid a partial DHS shutdown on Day 11, the U.S. Senate returned on Tuesday to tee up votes to reopen DHS while at least a dozen Democrats boycotted and Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivered the Democratic response.
- Fact-Checkers will examine contested investment claims, including Trump's $18 trillion assertion versus the White House's $9.6 trillion, with NPR, Hearst Television's National Investigative Unit and PolitiFact focusing on economy, immigration, tariffs and foreign policy.
- The Senate returned at 2 p.m. ET and set a 5 p.m. ET vote to reopen DHS after the funding lapse affected TSA and FEMA operations and prompted a Global Entry suspension then partial reversal.
- After a Supreme Court ruling on tariffs last week, fact-checkers cite exaggerated claims, with 55% in a poll saying Trump is changing the nation 'for the worse'.
382 Articles
382 Articles
The U.S. President announced a "very long" speech, which should include economics, customs duties and immigration.
President Trump to deliver State of the Union address -- What do Erie residents think?
President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver his first State of the Union address of his second term on Tuesday night. The speech is expected to focus heavily on the economy and affordability. The address comes as the president faces low approval ratings and ongoing political debate over his administration's agenda. Local residents in Erie [...]
President Trump set to deliver State of the Union address
GHENT, WV (WVNS) -- President Trump is set to deliver his State of the Union address on February 24, 2026 before a joint session of congress. This annual tradition began as the "annual message," first delivered by George Washington in 1790. The term State of the Union was first used by Franklin Roosevelt in 1935, [...]
Trump set to deliver State of the Union address
US President Donald Trump will deliver the traditional State of the Union address to Congress at a fraught moment for his presidency, with his approval ratings slumping, anxieties rising over Iran, and Americans struggling with the cost of living as the November midterm election nears.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
