As President Trump prepares to address Congress, Americans are split on how he's done so far

From immigration to DOGE and cutting costs, Americans are divided on how President Trump and his administration are doing so far as the president prepares to address Congress about plans for his second term on Tuesday.

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Americans split on Trump ahead of his address to Congress, polls show

President Donald Trump will speak to a divided country Tuesday night when he makes a joint address to Congress, with recent polls showing Americans split on the start of his second term.
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Democrats slam Trump's latest moves as he prepares to address Congress

Democrats in Congress are slamming President Trump as he prepares to address both legislative chambers about his first moves during his second term in the White House. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
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What to expect from President Trump's address to Congress

CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins "CBS Mornings" to break down what to expect from President Trump's address to Congress Tuesday night.
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Here are the Democrats skipping President Trump's address to Congress

Several Democrats in both chambers of Congress are planning to skip President Trump’s first address to lawmakers of his second White House term Tuesday night, expected to be a wide-ranging speech ...
The Hill - 9h
President Trump enters House chamber for address to Congress

President Trump arrived in the House chamber for his address to a joint session of Congress. He spent a few minutes shaking hands with lawmakers and administration officials.
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How to watch Trump address to Congress

President Trump is set to address a joint session of Congress for the first time during his second term on Tuesday, outlining the goals of his administration and how he views the state of the ...
The Hill - 15h
Trump says he will "tell it like it is" at address to Congress

In a social media post, President Trump says he will "tell it like it is" in Tuesday's address to Congress. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Fin Gómez, and political strategists Chuck Rocha and Matt ...
CBS News - 4h
Stock Market Sees Biggest Declines of Trump’s Presidency So Far

Fueling a 1.7 percent decline on Friday was an unexpected drop in the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index, as Americans worried about stubborn inflation.
The New York Times - Feb. 21
Here’s How to Watch Trump’s Address to Congress

At 9 p.m. Eastern, President Trump will speak to a joint session of Congress for the first time in his second term. The New York Times will carry the address live.
The New York Times - 7h
How to watch Trump's address to Congress tonight

President Trump will address a joint session of Congress tonight, marking his first speech to both chambers since he returned to office. Here's how to watch his 2025 address.
CBS News - 4h
LIVE: President Trump set to address Congress: ABC News Live

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What Americans want to hear from Trump's address to Congress

A new CBS News poll examines what Americans want to hear President Trump discuss in his address to Congress on Tuesday night. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto ...
CBS News - 5h
Sen. Lankford discusses what he expects from President Trump's address

Republican Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss President Trump's address to Congress and what he expects to hear from the president regarding major issues like Ukraine ...
CBS News - 13h
Donald Trump says he is ‘just getting started’ in address to Congress

President touts achievements on immigration and culture war issues and criticises Democrats
Financial Times - 55m
How to watch, stream Trump's address to the joint session of Congress tonight

President Donald Trump is set to address a joint session of Congress on Tuesday -- his first speech to Congress of his second term.
ABC News - 13h
President Trump is losing the stock market war to the rest of the world so far. Here's where investors are taking advantage

Emerging market stocks, China and European stocks are beating U.S. indexes since the inauguration of Donald Trump.
CNBC - Feb. 21
President Trump to address Congress as new tariffs take effect on Mexico, Canada and China

President Trump will lay out his priorities during an annual address to Congress Tuesday night. Mr. Trump will also talk about what he's already done, including massive cuts to the federal ...
CBS News - 14h
Trump's speeches to Congress: How long has he spoken?

President Trump could speak for well over an hour when he addresses lawmakers in the Capitol on Tuesday, with a betting line set at one hour and 24.5 minutes, as he seeks to tout his recent actions ...
The Hill - 10h
Trump expected to address tariffs in joint address to Congress

Trump administration grapples with Russia-Ukraine relations
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Fact-checking Trump's address to Congress

CBS News' Confirmed team fact checks President Trump's 2025 joint address to Congress.
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Shutdown clock ticks with Trump set to address Congress

The shutdown clock is ticking on Capitol Hill as lawmakers look to fund the government by the looming March 14 deadline, an effort that has thus far been unsuccessful as the two parties trade blame ...
The Hill - 1d
Separating show and substance as Trump addresses Congress

It’s been exactly five years and one month since President Trump last addressed a joint session of Congress, and the biggest story of the week back then wasn’t about anything he said in his one ...
The Hill - 17h
Trump to deliver address to Congress: What to expect

President Donald Trump is set to deliver a joint address to Congress for the first time of his second term as his sweeping tariffs on import as from Canada, Mexico and China take effect and he ...
NBC News - 15h
Trump to address Congress amid tariff war backdrop

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The Hill - 10h
Trump expected to tout administration actions in address to Congress

President Trump is expected to highlight the early actions of his second term when he delivers remarks to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small ...
CBS News - 11h
Who Trump invited to his Congress address

President Trump will address both chambers of Congress and extended invitations to Americans that can help tell the story of his actions during his second term in the White House. CBS News' Weijia ...
CBS News - 7h
Who has Trump invited to his address to Congress?

A carefully curated guest list will underscore administration’s hard line on transgender and immigration issues. Trump Congress speech live When Donald Trump addresses a joint session of ...
The Guardian - 9h
Trump to focus on tariffs and economy in address to Congress

President Trump will speak to both chambers of Congress on Tuesday night and describe his vision for the future hours after sweeping tariffs went into effect against the U.S.' three largest trading ...
CBS News - 5h
What to Expect From Trump’s Address to Congress

Also, Canada and China retaliated against U.S. tariffs. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.
The New York Times - 5h
Protesters demonstrate in D.C. ahead of Trump's address to Congress

Protesters rallying in opposition to President Trump and his administration gather in Washington, D.C., ahead of his remarks to the joint session of Congress.
NBC News - 4h
Watch live: Trump gives joint address to Congress

President Trump, emboldened by more than a month of overhauling spending and the federal workforce paired with policy moves and sweeping executive orders, is set to give his first major address ...
The Hill - 4h
What Trump is expected to say in his address to Congress

In tonight's address to Congress, President Trump is expected to tell the country where he thinks the U.S. should focus its efforts as the administration is determined to govern through the ...
CBS News - 3h
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 - 3h
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 - 1h
Trump touts executive actions in address to Congress

President Donald Trump highlighted some of the actions taken since his return to office while addressing the nation in his first address to Congress for his second term. Trump touted "a freeze on ...
NBC News - 1h
America vs. The World: Trump Shows How Far He Is Willing to Take ‘America First.’

President Trump has frayed alliances across the globe with his words and actions.
The New York Times - 9h
Trump likely to address Ukraine during joint address to Congress

President Trump is expected to address where things stand with Ukraine during his congressional address on Tuesday evening. This comes one day after the U.S. halted military aid for Ukraine, a ...
CBS News - 4h
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 imminent
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See who Melania Trump invited to President Trump's speech to Congress

Guests include an American who was recently released from a Russian prison.
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Fact-checking Trump's address to Congress

CBS News' Confirmed team fact checks President Trump's 2025 joint address to Congress.
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Congressman Al Green of Texas removed from Trump's speech amid protest

Speaker Mike Johnson repeatedly urged Rep. Al Green to take his seat before directing the sergeant at arms to "restore order" and "remove this gentleman from the chamber."
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Secret Service director makes 13-year-old honorary agent at Trump's address to Congress

During his address to Congress on Tuesday night, President Trump instructed his Secret Service director to make 13-year-old DJ Daniel an honorary agent. The president said Daniel, who has brain ...
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Trump highlights border, crime in address, saying "it's time for America to wage war on the cartels"

In his joint address, President Trump asked Congress for more funding on the border and immigration. He spoke to Laken Riley's family, the namesake of the first U.S. law he signed. He also ...
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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, ...
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