Trump has fully taken over the Republican Party. His administration is truly stacked with loyalists. There is a complete ...

President Trump defended his first year back in office in his 2026 State of the Union address, touting his record on ...

President Trump delivered the 2026 State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress Tuesday night.

President Donald Trump spent his State of the Union touting his economic and immigration agenda, hoping a long list of accomplishments can counter his low approval ratings.

The president derided Democrats and said the United States was “winning.” In the Democratic response, Gov. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia accused the president of sowing fear.

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