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Denmark becomes first country in European Union to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis
WHO has certified Denmark for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV and syphilis, recognizing the country’s sustained commitment to ensuring every child is born free of these infections.
Vice President JD Vance addresses affordability concerns in visit to Wisconsin
The Vice President took President Trump's State of the Union message on the road to the Badger State.
Division I girls, boys basketball tournament pairings set
The NHIAA on Thursday released first-round pairings for the Division I boys and girls basketball tournaments.
After State of the Union, Trump’s agenda faces new political reality
US president strikes triumphant tone in speech but faces legal setbacks and hurdles in Congress as midterms approach.
Premier League chief, union boss warn of threat to star players over expanding football calendar
The 2026 World Cup is just around the corner, and PL chief executive Richard Masters said the sport 'cannot rely' on star players to maintain their level with the current calendar
Democrats could not even stand for ‘victims of political violence,’ TPUSA contributor says
Turning Point USA contributor Jack Posobiec discusses Democrats’ anti-State of the Union rallies on ‘Fox News @ Night.’
A Tuesday night to remember for Saint Anselm men's teams
The Saint Anselm College men’s basketball and hockey teams had a Tuesday night to remember.
DC Wrap: Fact-checking State of the Union; Pelosi talks flipping the House
A look at the day's biggest stories in national politics
Senators pitch business incentives to keep Union Pacific in Nebraska during merger
Several state senators are again eyeing business tax incentives to try to keep big businesses, such as Union Pacific, in the state.
That’s entertainment! Or not. State of the Union 2026
Jason Dick and Brandon Wetherbee discuss the artistic merits of the 2026 State of the Union, whether Hollywood or Washington is the entertainment capital and the reasons for sitting through President Donald Trump’s 1 hour, 47-minute, 43-second event. Show Notes:
The Democrats Who Got Weird During the State of the Union
They found a bizarre, crass way to push back against Trump.
Meet the man Trump picked to pursue his war on fraud at the Justice Department
The morning after President Donald Trump declared a “war on fraud” during his State of the Union address, Senior Justice Department prosecutor Colin McDonald sat before the Senate Judiciary Committee and said he would steadfastly follow the department’s tradition to focus only on the evidence.
Trump's post-State of the Union sales job begins now
His address Tuesday was a declaration of pride in the achievements of his still-young second term, as he boasted of an economic renaissance at home while he's imposed a new world order abroad. Trump is getting his first opportunity to test drive that midterm year message later this week.
What The 2026 State Of The Union Signals For Small Business
What the 2026 State of the Union means for small businesses navigating delayed budgets, regulatory changes and economic pressure.
Michigan Voices: Seeking understanding after Trump's SOTU|Opinion
During the State of the Union Address, bad blood boiled over. Trump called Democrats “crazy.” Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, wore a \
Fact-checking Democrats’ responses to Trump's 2026 State of the Union address
In a move that reflected the party’s divisions, Democrats offered a range of responses to President Donald Trump’s Feb. 24 State of the Union address. PolitiFact fact-checked some of those remarks.
Javier Palomarez, USHBC President, Warns State of the Union Is Disconnected from Small Business Reality
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last night’s State of the Union address focused heavily on economic momentum, stock market performance, energy policy, immigration enforcement, and tariffs. While President Trump emphasized record market highs and economic resilience, recent polling among Hispanic business owners suggests a widening gap between macroeconomic indicators and kitchen-table reality. According to the United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC)’s most recent survey of
Fact-checking Trump's State of the Union claims on the economy, immigration and crime
In a combative State of the Union speech — the longest in modern history at about 108 minutes — President Donald Trump defended his administration's economic performance and hardline immigration agenda amid sagging poll numbers ahead of the midterm elections.
House GOP moves to censure Dem who disrupted Trump address for 2nd straight year
An Ohio House Republican is moving to have Rep. Al Green censured over his protest at President Trump's State of the Union.
Trump delivers longest State of the Union address in modern history
The previous record-holder was President Bill Clinton, famously known for his Southern-twang verbosity.
What to know about Trump's economic and health care claims in his State of the Union address
Economists, business leaders react to Trump's State of the Union speech
Business leaders and top economists weighed in on Trump's inflation claims, tariff push, and his plan for a federally backed retirement savings plan.
This Georgia politician was State of the Union's designated survivor
Doug Collins, a politician from Georgia and the U.S. Cabinet VA Secretary served as the designated survivor for the State of the Union.
How Democrats reorganized their State of the Union resistance
The Democrats tried something new to rebut Trump’s address.
Milford teen, Marcelo Gomes, leaves State of the Union after DHS tweet
This week, Gomes met with members of Congress and talked about his experience in detention before attending Trump’s speech as Rep. Seth Moulton's guest.
‘We melt it down’: As gold hits record highs, business has never been so good for San Diego precious metals merchants
It is a boom time for bullion, as people dig through jewelry boxes and coin collections to turn metal into cash. Instead of reselling those items, many businesses will convert them into gold and si…
Live updates: Trump, GOP celebrate wins; surgeon general pick faces Senate
President Trump delivered a record-setting State of the Union address Tuesday night, when he zeroed in on his signature economic and foreign policies, while laying criticism on the Supreme Court an…
Stop taking free flights while out sick, union tells airline workers
The AFA chapter for Endeavor Air, a Delta subsidiary, told members it had seen more investigatory meetings for pass travel violations.
How will history remember Trump's State of the Union address?
Most State of the Union speeches are forgotten as soon as they're delivered. Will Donald Trump's latest be an exception?
Breaking down the health care talk in Trump's State of the Union
Trump touts lower drug costs, states sue HHS, and other can't miss health news of the day
Voters react as Trump calls Dems 'crazy' for not applauding ban on secret teen gender transitions
Voters react in real time as President Donald Trump calls Democrats “crazy" during his State of the Union over a proposed ban on school gender transitions.
The week in politics (Feb. 25, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We recap the State of the Union address and discuss other developments in politics in our weekly roundup.
Trump defends immigration crackdown at State of Union as approval ratings plummet
To defend an increasingly unpopular immigration crackdown during his State of the Union speech, President Trump highlighted the victims of crimes perpetuated by undocumented immigrants.
How Trump’s Economic Pitch at the State of the Union Echoes Biden’s
With the midterms approaching and polls showing unease about the economy, some of President Trump’s economic arguments sounded eerily like those of his predecessor.
Trump decries ‘crushing’ health costs, blames Dems
What President Donald Trump said about health care during the State of the Union.
Iran accuses US of spreading ‘big lies’ after Trump’s State of the Union address
President claimed during longest ever State of the Union speech that Tehran was building weapons that could strike the US
5 takeaways from Trump's State of the Union address
President Trump hit familiar notes on immigration and culture in his speech Tuesday night, but he largely underplayed the economic problems that voters say they are most concerned about.
Freed Venezuelan political prisoner reunites with niece at Trump’s State of the Union address
A Venezuelan opposition leader recently freed from prison reunited with his niece Tuesday during the State of the Union address, where President Donald Trump touted the US military operation that removed President Nicolás Maduro.
‘Stand Up’: With One Maneuver, Trump Tries to Box In Democrats
President Trump turned his State of the Union address into full-blown political theater, handing out medals to war veterans and tossing the spotlight to ice hockey players.
Trump staged a State of the Union spectacle. But he couldn’t escape political gravity
President Donald Trump went to a hockey victory party on Tuesday night and a State of the Union Address broke out.
Signs, silence, and skipping: How Democrats protested Trump's State of the Union
The pushback comes as Democrats enter a midterm year where they hope to make gains in the House and Senate.
Trump’s State of the Union left some viewers unconvinced that he’ll lower cost of living, CNN poll finds
President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address drew largely positive marks from a heavily Republican audience, according to a CNN poll conducted by SSRS.
Recapping Trump's State of the Union address: From the Politics Desk
The key takeaways from Trump's speech before Congress.
Rubio Was Looking at His Phone After Trump Praised Him in State of the Union Speech
Shortly after Secretary of State Marco Rubio was singled out for praise, a New York Times photographer captured him reading messages from Mr. Trump’s special envoy to Venezuela.
Abigail Spanberger, in Democratic Response, Asks if Trump Is Working for Americans
“We all know the answer is no,” the Virginia governor argued in her rebuttal to President Trump’s State of the Union address.
'He lied, he scapegoated, he distracted.' Democrats responds to Trump
In a rebuttal to the State of the Union address delivered on behalf of the Democratic Party, Sen. Alex Padilla accused Trump of plunging U.S. cities into violence and hindering the economy.
I was in the room at Trump's SOTU. Here's what it was like.
Here's what it was like for one reporter to be in the room for the longest State of the Union in American history.
‘You have killed Americans’: Ilhan Omar tries to shout down Trump’s immigration attacks
For the first hour of President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address Tuesday, Democrats in the House chamber largely stuck to their plan: Sit in stony, defiant silence.
Key takeaways from President Trump's State of the Union address
President Trump delivered his first State of the Union address of his second term Tuesday night. We break down what he said, what his political messaging was, and how it previews the administration's goals through the midterm elections. We also analyze how the Democrats responded.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional reporter Sam Gringlas, senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Special thanks to Kelsey Snell, Natalie Winston and Neil Tevault.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
6 takeaways from Trump's State of the Union speech
Key takeaways included his comments on tariffs, lower consumer prices, and AI driving up energy costs.
Buckle up. Trump's combative State of the Union signals storms ahead
The split-in-half audience − one side standing and cheering, the other sitting on their hands − was a portrait of the nation’s political divide.
Trump touts lower drug costs and anti-fraud measures in lengthy State of the Union
At SOTU, Trump touted health care wins even as more than half of Americans say health care has become more unaffordable for them and their families.
Trump's speech is longest State of the Union address in recent history
Speaking for more than an hour and 40 minutes, President Trump beat his previous record for longest speech given to a joint session of Congress.
WATCH: Trump announces public retirement plan with federal match up to $1,000 at State of the Union
Trump’s address comes after 13 months of break-neck deregulation, a record number of executive actions, mass layoffs, aggressive immigration tactics and more.
Takeaways from Donald Trump’s State of the Union address
President Donald Trump is delivering the first State of the Union address of his second term Tuesday night at the US Capitol.
Al Green kicked out of State of the Union after holding sign protesting Trump
The Texas Democrat held a sign that read “BLACK PEOPLE ARE NOT APES!” It’s a reference to a video Trump shared on social media this month that depicted Barack and Michelle Obama as apes.
Fact check: Trump makes false claims in State of the Union address
President Donald Trump made false claims in his State of the Union address on Tuesday.
Seatmate politics - Live Updates
So much for interparty solidarity. Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), who earlier in the day telegraphed plans to sit together during the State of the Union, have evidently abandoned that idea. State of the UnionMassie wrote on X before Trump’s address that he was seated on the Republican side of the chamber. Khanna is sitting next to former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. But Reps. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) and Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.), who often work together, are seated together along with some other Republicans. Mia McCarthy contributed to this report.
Rep. Al Green ejected from Trump's State of the Union after holding a 'Black people aren't apes' sign
Green, a Democrat from Texas, was also removed last year after disrupting Trump's joint address to Congress.
Fact-checking Trump's false claims ahead of the State of the Union
Trump has spent the last year touting his accomplishments while mocking the record of his predecessor, former President Joe Biden. But much of this bluster is based on false and misleading claims — many of which are likely to be a part of the president's address to the nation.
California's Congress members' plans for Trump's State of the Union address
California has the nation's largest congressional delegation, so its elected officials frequently have an outsized presence in the nation's capital.
Tracking the length of Trump’s State of the Union speech compared with past presidents
President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address to the 119th Congress is likely to be lengthy. Trump is expected to address the nation’s most pressing issues and the impact of his administration’s proposed policies.
Steelers make eye-opening statement on potential Aaron Rodgers return
It appears Pittsburgh is in favor of a reunion.
Who will — and won't — be guests at the State of the Union address
Invitees at Tuesday night's address by President Trump include the gold-medalist men's U.S. hockey team, while Democratic lawmakers have invited several Epstein survivors.
Live updates: Trump to deliver State of the Union address
President Donald Trump is set to deliver the State of the Union address tonight — his first since returning to office for a second term.
68% of Americans Say Trump Has the Wrong Priorities
As Mr. Trump prepares for his State of the Union address, polls show that most Americans say he isn’t paying enough attention to the country’s biggest problems.
Lawmakers react to Trump's State of the Union address
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) and other Republicans praised the president's speech, while Democrats slammed it and defended colleagues who protested.
Read NPR's annotated fact check of President Trump's State of the Union
As President Trump delivers his State of the Union address, reporters from across NPR's newsroom will fact check his speech and offer context.
President Trump set to deliver first State of the Union address of his second term
Facing low approval ratings and ahead of midterm elections in November, President Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term as president Tuesday night.
Your State of the Union health policy watch guide
Tracking President Trump’s health policy plans
Political analyst weighs in on State of the Union importance, Trump's priorities
The State of the Union matters less than in previous years because of polarization and low viewership, said political analyst Larry Sabato.
The big question looming over Trump's State of the Union: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the challenging midterm environment facing Trump and the Republican Party.
Kornacki: Trump’s political position looks ‘an awful lot’ like it did eight years ago
Ahead of President Trump’s State of the Union address, NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki discusses the president’s approval rating and the polling landscape for both Democrats and Republicans heading into the midterms.
Guest List for State of the Union Includes Epstein Victims, Erika Kirk and U.S. Olympic Hockey Players
Democratic lawmakers invited victims of Jeffrey Epstein and of President Trump’s aggressive immigration crackdown.
30 lawmakers skipping Trump address for 'People's State of the Union'
Dozens of lawmakers and activists will attend a 'People's State of the Union' event, livestreamed as a counter to Trump's address.
The longest State of the Union addresses in history, ranked
President Donald Trump set the record for the longest address in 2025.
Owners seek new future for popular Windham eatery
It could be the warmth of the company kept, or the small table in the corner that’s a favorite.
State of the Union offers Trump a chance to make the case for his foreign policy approach
President Donald Trump's State of the Union address is expected to tilt heavily on domestic issues, but it's also a chance for the Republican to make the case for his foreign policy efforts to Americans who are increasingly demonstrating uneasiness about his priorities.
Trump’s State of the Union, By the Numbers
A year into President Trump’s second term, the United States has undergone fundamental changes.
Warnock invites South Georgia hospital CEO to State of the Union amid rural health care funding concerns
Evans Memorial Hospital CEO Bill Lee will attend as Sen. Raphael Warnock's guest, as the Claxton hospital faces a $1 million shortfall and potential cuts to ICU services tied to federal healthcare changes.
WATCH LIVE: Democratic lawmakers join 'People's State of the Union' rally during Trump's address
Who is Mike Johnson? House Speaker set for State of the Union
House Speaker Mike Johnson will usher President Trump's address to a joint session of Congress on Feb. 24.
Trump ignites culture war around U.S. hockey gold medal winners
The women’s hockey team has declined an invitation to attend the State of the Union address on Tuesday after Trump’s call with their male teammates went viral.
Trump Leans on Congress to Address His False Claims of Voter Fraud
The State of the Union gives the president a high-profile chance to issue a call to action on election security legislation he has pressured Republicans to ram through over Democratic opposition.
Live Updates: Trump's 2026 State of the Union address
President Donald Trump's State of the Union address tonight at 9 p.m. ET is likely to be a test run of the message Republicans will give to voters in November's elections for control of the House and the Senate.
Abigail Spanberger to Give Democratic Response to Trump’s Address
Abigail Spanberger, the newly elected governor of Virginia, was chosen to deliver her party’s response to President Trump’s State of the Union address.
Live fact-checking Trump's 2026 State of the Union address
During the president's speech, our partners at PolitiFact will be providing live fact-checking here.
Trump to push Congress on health care, brag about affordability wins in State of the Union address
WATCH LIVE: Major takeaways from Trump's 2026 State of the Union address
Democrats Counter Trump With Their Own Version of a Wall Street Landlords Ban
As the president prepares to deliver a State of the Union address likely to touch on his own plan, Senate Democrats introduced a bill with their own vision for limiting investors’ purchases of single-family homes.
First lady Melania and Donald Trump bringing separate guests to SOTU in break with precedent
First lady Melania Trump will bring guests to the State of the Union address representing her foster care and responsible AI platforms while President Donald Trump has invited his own set of guests – a move that marks a break from precedent.
Who is Abigail Spanberger? New governor giving the SOTU rebuttal
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger is giving the Democratic response to Trump's State of the Union. Learn more about her background.
Growing number of Democrats skipping Trump's 2026 State of the Union
Democratic lawmakers are split on attending Donald Trump's State of the Union Tuesday, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries offering options of "silent defiance" or absence.
Speaker Mike Johnson invites Louisiana business leader to State of Union
Trott Hunt said President Trump's policies advanced by the Republican Congress have driven expansion for his company and clients.
The State of the Union brings a big audience for Trump. But does it matter?
The carefully crafted speeches are more likely than ever to be drowned out by memes and partisan fireworks.
Trump aims to flex political muscle in State of the Union
President Trump will deliver his State of the Union address tonight, with Democrats planning counterrallies and protests, while the U.S. Women’s Hockey Team declined an invitation to attend d…