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Here are the Democrats skipping Trump's joint address to Congress
Several Democrats have said they do not plan to attend President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress on Tuesday.ABC News - 19h -
Watch: Trump arrives at Capitol for address to Congress
President Trump arrived at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday night for his address to Congress to cheers from Republicans and indifference from Democrats. Watch CBS News' coverage of the moment.CBS News - 17h -
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 - 16h -
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 - 15h -
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 - 14h -
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 - 15h -
Five takeaways from Trump's address to Congress
President Trump delivered the first congressional address of his second term on Tuesday evening. It was a chance for the president to underscore the sweeping changes he has wrought in the six weeks ...The Hill - 14h -
Takeaways from Trump's joint address to Congress
President Trump wrapped up his joint address to Congress on Tuesday night. He touted his accomplishments in his almost two-hour speech. CBS News' Margaret Brennan, Scott MacFarlane and Weijia Jiang ...CBS News - 15h -
3 Takeaways From Trump’s Address to Congress
In the longest presidential speech to Congress, Trump highlighted his plans for tariffs, taxes, and inflation.Inc. - 14h -
Trump highlights accomplishments, mocks Democrats in address to Congress
NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez and Ryan Nobles report on what President Trump had to say in his joint address to Congress and how lawmakers on both sides of the aisle reacted to his remarks as they ...NBC News - 14h -
Key moments from Trump’s address to Congress
President touts achievements of first six weeks in office during marathon address to lawmakersFinancial Times - 13h -
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 - 10h -
6 Takeaways From Trump’s Address to Congress
In a lengthy speech, President Trump promoted his administration’s rapid early moves and reprised the themes of his campaign, vowing to crack down on illegal immigration and “wokeness.”The New York Times - 10h -
Late Night Is Underwhelmed by Trump’s Address to Congress
Jimmy Kimmel noted that the president’s speech started late: “I guess they were waiting for that last coat of shellac to dry on his face.”The New York Times - 10h -
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 - 11h -
Fact-checking the president's key claims to Congress
BBC Verify has looked into several claims made by Trump during his speech to Congress.BBC News - 9h -
Trump proclaims "America is back" in address to Congress
President Trump highlighted his administration's changes to immigration, national security and the economy and said, "The golden age of America has only just begun," in Tuesday night's address to a ...CBS News - 6h -
What to know about Trump's address to Congress
President Trump spoke for an hour and 40 minutes Tuesday night before a joint session of Congress about the first weeks of his second term while blaming former President Joe Biden for several ...CBS News - 5h -
Takeaways from President Trump's address to Congress
"Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss what President Trump said in his speech to Congress.CBS News - 5h -
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 - 5h -
Major moments from Trump's address to Congress
President Trump doubled down on his agenda in Tuesday night's 100-minute address to a joint session of Congress. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Nikole Killion have a recap of the speech.CBS News - 4h -
Breaking down President Trump's joint address to Congress
President Trump's joint address to Congress resembled a campaign speech, promising a new "golden age" while criticizing Joe Biden. He highlighted early executive actions, from trade tariffs to ...CBS News - 3h -
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 - 3h -
Trump touts sweeping immigration crackdown in address to Congress
President Trump celebrated his administration's swift changes to border policy Tuesday night during his remarks to Congress. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.CBS News - 3h -
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 - 2h -
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 -
California governor asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for LA wildfire relief
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover from January’s devastating wildfiresABC News - Feb. 22 -
Newsom asks Congress for almost $40B in wildfire recovery aid
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has requested that Congress appropriate nearly $40 billion to support communities affected by the wildfires that devastated the Los Angeles region last month. ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Federal workers demand help from Congress after firings, Musk's ultimatum
Federal workers are struggling to figure out what is happening with their jobs after Elon Musk's ultimatum to document their work or resign. Some are showing up at town halls nationwide, demanding ...CBS News - Feb. 25 -
VA reverses course, halts contract cancellations after pressure from Congress
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on Wednesday paused an effort to terminate hundreds of contracts after pressure from Democrat lawmakers, according to Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee ...The Hill - 6d -
Congress barrels toward shutdown deadline with few signs of progress
The government runs out of funding on March 14, and averting a shutdown will likely require bipartisan support in both the House and Senate.CBS News - 6d -
Can Congress enact one big beautiful reconciliation bill?
President Trump has expressed support for a single "one big beautiful bill" for reconciliation, while Vice President JD Vance has supported a two-bill approach, with energy and border provisions in ...The Hill - 6d -
Potential government shutdown if Congress doesn't reach budget plan
There may be a government shutdown if both chambers of Congress can't reach a deal on funding the government. This comes after the House narrowly passed House Speaker Mike Johnson's budget ...CBS News - 5d -
Trump-Zelensky clash highlights Congress at a crossroads over foreign policy
The explosive clash between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the White House on Friday has sparked a firestorm on Capitol Hill, pitting “America First” Republicans ...The Hill - 4d -
‘Sanctuary city’ mayors hope to avoid an embarrassing spectacle in Congress
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is working with former Biden lawyer Dana Remus as the city prepares to gather — and redact — documents that might expose municipal employees to political attacks for ...Politico - 3d -
N.Y. Rep. Espaillat to deliver Spanish response to Trump’s address to Congress
New York Rep. Adriano Espaillat speaks with Rev. Al Sharpton as he will deliver the Democratic Party’s Spanish-language response to President Donald Trump’s upcoming joint address to Congress.NBC News - 2d -
Majority disapproves of Trump job performance ahead of address to Congress: Survey
A majority in a new survey disapprove of President Trump’s job performance ahead of his scheduled address to Congress. In the CNN poll released Sunday and conducted in the final five days of last ...The Hill - 2d -
Rubio Bypasses Congress to Send Israel $4 Billion in Arms
Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s emergency declaration calls for sending 2,000-pound bombs and other weapons to Israel as the war in Gaza continues.The New York Times - 2d