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Donald Trump’s fabulist address
US president’s speech to Congress was pure personalism, not ideologyFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump and Congress — in Four Speeches
On Tuesday, President Trump will address a deeply divided Congress, whose legislative authority is now being tested by his aggressive executive orders. We look back at his evolving relationship ...The New York Times - 2d -
Staff at multiple agencies instructed not to speak to Congress, says Democrat
Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) sent several letters Thursday to various federal agency heads seeking answers regarding directives banning employees from speaking to Congress. “The Committee on ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Watch Live: Democratic mayors of "sanctuary cities" testify before Congress
The mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York City are testifying before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee Wednesday on their immigration policies.CBS News - 21h -
Trump aide mocks Zelensky with video of ambassador putting head in hands
White House deputy chief of staff Dan Scavino mockingly shared a video clip of Ukrainian Ambassador Oksana Markarova putting her head in her hands during Friday's hostile exchange between President ...The Hill - 5d -
Fact-checking Trump's speech to Congress
Fact-checking President Donald Trump's speech to Congress.ABC News - 1d -
Fact-checking Trump's speech to Congress
On issues including Social Security, immigration and fentanyl, President Donald Trump bent the facts during his speech to Congress.NBC News - 1d -
Democrats won’t fight Trump’s tariff policies. On trade, Trump is a Democrat.
President Donald Trump's recent trade policy has been met with surprising support from congressional Democrats, despite his protectionist policies being more aligned with progressive Democrats than ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
L.A. fire captain who fought California wildfires to attend joint address to Congress
Palisades and Eaton fire survivors still need help. That's the message California Sen. Alex Padilla hopes to send to Congress next week at President Donald Trump's first joint address.NBC News - 6d -
In address to congress, Argentine President Milei promises IMF deal and lauds economic wins
Argentina’s libertarian president Javier Milei has signaled that a new and much-anticipated deal with the International Monetary Fund is imminentABC News - 4d -
Here are the White House guests for Trump's address
The White House on Tuesday unveiled the list of guests who will sit with first lady Melania Trump at the Capitol during President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress. Fifteen individuals ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump to address nation amid sagging approval ratings
President Donald Trump is set to address a joint session of Congress Tuesday night amid sinking approval ratings, according to recent polling data.ABC News - 1d -
Trump pledges to address 'inflation nightmare' impacting the economy
During his address to Congress, President Trump said addressing economic issues and an "inflation nightmare" were a top priority of his administration, including the rising price of eggs.NBC News - 1d -
Sen. Sanders responds to Trump's Congressional address
Sen. Bernie Sanders shared remarks on the social platform X criticizing President Donald Trump after his Congressional address. Sanders suggests that Trump did not address fundamental problems ...NBC News - 1d -
'Partisan and divisive': House leadership on Trump's joint address
President Donald Trump addressed Congress and the nation Tuesday evening.ABC News - 1d -
Walz calls Trump address 'reality TV'
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) on Wednesday slammed President Trump’s address to Congress in an interview on CNN, referring to the speech as “reality TV.” “Look, it was what I expected, it was reality ...The Hill - 10h -
Live updates: Donalds, Lake, Grenell among Trump allies highlighting CPAC's second day
National security adviser Mike Waltz, special presidential envoy Richard Grenell and former Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake were among the high-profile Republicans speaking at the Conservative ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Ohio Republican pushes for Congress to act on Trump's orders
Rep. Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) on Thursday urged Congress to act on President Trump's executive orders, saying the national legislature "must do its job." "It’s up to us on Capitol Hill to make ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Here’s What to Watch For in Trump’s Speech to Congress
Presidents typically use these speeches to promote their accomplishments and lay out their plans. President Trump is expected to touch on Ukraine and government cuts.The New York Times - 2d -
Backdrop for Trump's speech to Congress is a potential government shutdown
A government shutdown looms as Trump addresses a joint session of Congress, where he’s sure to face a divided audience following his effort to slash the government.ABC News - 1d -
Trump outlines his economic plans to Congress
In his address to Congress on Tuesday night, President Trump outlined his vision for reducing inflation and boosting the American economy. The president made his case for tariffs on U.S. allies, ...CBS News - 1d -
It’s Hard Not to Protest a Speech Like Trump’s Congress Speech
Democrats have spent weeks hand-wringing over how to respond to Trump’s machine-gunning of American institutions.The New York Times - 1d -
How to watch Trump's speech to joint session of Congress
President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress in his first speech to both chambers since he returned to office. Here's how to watch his 2025 address.CBS News - 1d -
Trump repeatedly attacks Biden in speech to Congress
President Trump criticized President Biden's policies during his speech to Congress, accusing him of having an "open southern border" and a "failed administration."The Hill - 1d -
Read the Full Transcript of President Trump’s Speech to Congress
In a speech to Congress in his first weeks in office, the president laid out his vision to remake U.S. policy on the military, trade, immigration and foreign aid.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump’s Speech to Congress: The Best and Worst Moments
What Times Opinion columnists and writers thought of the president’s speech to Congress.The New York Times - 1d -
Pence congratulates Trump on 'strong' speech to Congress
Former Vice President Pence on Wednesday congratulated President Trump on a “strong” speech before a joint session of Congress. “Congratulations to President @realDonaldTrump on a strong Joint ...The Hill - 20h -
Key takeaways from Trump's speech to Congress
President Donald Trump, six weeks into his historic return to the White House, delivered the longest joint address to Congress in history on Tuesday night.ABC News - 17h -
Trump Celebrates Disruption in Speech to Congress, and Avoids the Costs
The president’s speech to Congress covered tariffs, Ukraine and cuts to the federal work force but did little to address the perils that accompany the abrupt shifts he has engineered.The New York Times - 17h -
Feds plan another 'accomplishment' email
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Feds plan another 'accomplishment' email Some agencies are planning to send a ...The Hill - 5d -
'SNL' Cold Open mocks heated Trump-Zelenksy meeting, Musk chainsaw moment
This week's “Saturday Night Live” Cold Open spoofed the meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and featured a special appearance from a chainsaw-wielding Elon ...The Hill - 3d -
Democratic governors push back against Trump
With Democrats in the minority in Washington, D.C., it could be up to governors to mount the party's opposition to President Trump's agenda. Ofirah Yheskel, director of external affairs for the ...CBS News - Feb. 20 -
To stop Trump, Democrats must reinvent themselves
Democrats can’t beat Trump and the populist right with the discredited progressive playbook they’ve been following since 2016.The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Democrats struggle to reverse Trump's gains with Latinos
Democrats are struggling to reverse the rightward shift among Latino voters seen in November, when President Trump made significant gains with the once reliably blue voting bloc. While a majority ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
Democrats demand Trump nominee commit to Fed independence
US president’s pick to head Council of Economic Advisers has argued the central bank is at odds with US constitutionFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
Democrats blast Trump for putting Bongino at FBI
President Trump’s selection of Dan Bongino as deputy FBI director adds another conservative firebrand to the top of the agency, fueling concerns from Democrats the bureau will be politicized. A ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
House Democrat: Trump ‘selling out Ukraine to Russia’
Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) said he thinks President Trump is “selling out” Ukraine to Russia in talks to end the three-year war. Moulton joined CNN’s Erin Burnett on Monday evening, when she asked ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Democrats denounce Trump’s gilded vision of Gaza: ‘Despicable’
House Democrats are lashing out at President Trump this week over his vision to turn the Gaza Strip into a luxury playground. The lawmakers said Trump, by promoting a fake video depicting post-war ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
Democrats grapple with Trump, democracy and an argument that didn’t work
Democrats say they are wary of the D-word. On the heels of a grueling loss in the presidential election in November, Democrats find themselves grappling with how and when to warn the public about ...The Hill - 3d -
Democrats bringing fired federal workers to Trump speech
Congressional Democrats are lining up to bring fired federal workers to President Trump’s high-profile speech before Congress on Tuesday night. The Democrats have hammered Trump for the blitz of ...The Hill - 2d