Democrats protest as Elon Musk salutes: Trump’s address to Congress – in pictures

Wearing pink and holding signs that read ‘Protect Medicaid’ and ‘Musk steals’, Democrats protested and heckled as Donald Trump gave an address to Congress laying out his vision for his second term

Full report: Trump declares administration ‘just getting started’ in address to Congress

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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 - 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
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 - 1d
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
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
Democrats Wore Pink to Protest Trump’s Congress Speech. But Was It a Moment?

But is this really a “Barbie” moment?
The New York Times - 2h
Democrats invite fired federal workers to Trump's address to Congress

The firings were part of the sweeping cuts spurred by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.
CBS News - 1d
Democrats want Trump to confront the human toll of layoffs at address to Congress

Democrats on Capitol Hill have bashed President Trump over mass federal firings since the first dismissals began in January. On Tuesday, they’re hoping to hold a human mirror to what that policy ...
The Hill - 1d
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.
CBS News - 23h