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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 -
The MAGA War on Speech
If only the powerful are free to speak their minds, it’s not free speech.The New York Times - 4d -
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 - 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 - 14h -
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Fact-checking Trump's speech to Congress
Fact-checking President Donald Trump's speech to Congress.ABC News - 6h -
Meta’s ‘free speech’ revamp divides oversight board
Independent body searches for ways to hold social media group to account over content moderation and hate speech changesFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
Trump touts efforts to reshape government in CPAC speech
President Trump spoke at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, marking his first address to the conservative gathering since the beginning of his second ...NBC News - Feb. 23 -
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 -
Prince William's Welsh speech criticised by professor
A pre-recorded was published on social media video to mark St David's Day in Wales.BBC News - 2d -
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 - 1d -
Morning Report — Trump to sell disruptive governance in speech
In today’s issue: President Trump will tell Americans in a prime-time speech tonight that his dizzying moves early in his second term should give them confidence about constructing what he calls ...The Hill - 1d -
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 -
Defense, foreign policy issues to watch for in Trump's speech
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Defense, foreign policy issues to watch for in Trump's speech ...The Hill - 19h -
Here’s How Democrats Are Protesting Trump’s Speech to Congress
Many Democrats are taking guests who they say have been hurt by Elon Musk’s gutting of the federal bureaucracy. Several others will skip the speech and host counterprogramming, such as live ...The New York Times - 19h -
Reporter's Notebook: History of March 4 political speeches
March 4 is a perfect day for a political speech. John Dickerson explains.CBS News - 18h -
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 -
Slotkin slams Trump in post-speech Democratic response
Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D) slammed the start of President Trump’s second term in office in the Democratic response to his address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday. In a roughly ...The Hill - 14h -
'America is back': Watch highlights from the speech
Trump touted many of his executive actions, praised Musk for his work with Doge and named a teenager a Secret Service agent.BBC News - 14h -
Here's why congresswomen wore pink for Trump's speech
The Democratic Women's Caucus has used the color of their outfits as a form of protest.CBS News - 15h -
Who is Elissa Slotkin, the Democrat who responded to the speech?
The newly elected Michigan senator accused the president of bringing chaos while failing to tackle the high prices Americans care about.BBC News - 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 -
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 -
Most approved of Trump speech: Snap polls
Most people watching President Trump’s first joint address to Congress approved of his speech according to snap polls. Seventy-six percent of people approved of the president's remarks, while 23 ...The Hill - 6h -
MSNBC host on Democrats at Trump speech: ‘The signs are not landing’
MSNBC host Symone Sanders Townsend criticized Democrats who protested at President Trump’s joint address to Congress by holding up signs, arguing the visuals “are not landing.” Democratic lawmakers ...The Hill - 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 - 4h -
Buttigieg: Trump speech marked by 'darkness,' 'dazzle'
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg criticized President Trump’s address to Congress Tuesday, saying the speech was marked by “darkness” and “dazzle” but lacked substance on the ...The Hill - 4h -
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 -
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 -
Six takeaways from Trump's big speech
The president declares "America is back" as he spars with Democrats and gives a shout-out to Elon Musk.BBC News - 55m -
What 6 Americans Thought of Trump’s Speech
For many reluctant Trump voters, there was a mixture of confidence, anxiety, hope and frustration — along with some anger directed at congressional Democrats.The New York Times - 1h -
South Africa abruptly cancels budget speech as governing parties dispute the details
South Africa’s budget announcement by the finance minister has been abruptly canceled and rescheduled for next month over a dispute among parties in the governing coalitionABC News - Feb. 19 -
McConnell announces he will not seek re-election in Senate floor speech
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., marked his 83rd birthday on the Senate floor as he announced that he will not be seeking re-election to Congress in 2026.NBC News - Feb. 20 -
Vance criticizes Germany's free speech laws in remarks to conservatives
U.S. Vice President JD Vance has criticized Germany’s free speech laws during an appearance at a conservative gathering outside WashingtonABC News - Feb. 21 -
French far-right leader cancels speech, accusing Bannon of 'Nazi' gesture
Former top Trump adviser Steve Bannon denies making Nazi salute at CPAC and says Jordan Bardella is "unworthy to lead France".BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Associated Press sues 3 Trump administration officials, citing freedom of speech
The Associated Press sued three Trump administration officials Friday over access to presidential events, citing freedom of speech in asking a federal judge to stop the 10-day blocking of its ...NBC News - Feb. 21 -
As US censorship industry collapses, the fight for free speech moves to Europe
The anti-free-speech movement is decamping to Europe, where free speech has been in decline for decades.The Hill - Feb. 22 -
‘A true free-speech emergency’: alarm over Trump’s ‘chilling’ attacks on media
Warning comes as FCC, chaired by Trump ally and Project 2025 author, orders investigations into US media groups. The Trump administration is waging a “disturbing” attack on the freedom of the ...The Guardian - Feb. 24