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Trump touts economy, attacks political foes in State of the Union address

President Trump's State of the Union speech was a mix of the president touting his first-year record, slamming Democrats and creating made-for-TV moments.
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Trump's many tariff tools mean consumer prices won't go down, analysts say

The Supreme Court struck down President Trump's signature tariffs. But the president has other tariff tools, and consumers shouldn't expect cheaper prices anytime soon, economists say.
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Trump avoids his more aggressive immigration policies in State of the Union address

Immigration was a key topic in President Trump's State of the Union address, but he avoided discussing his more aggressive and controversial efforts, including the recent ICE campaign in Minneapolis.
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Trump tries to sell voters on his view of the economy in State of the Union address

President Trump spent a substantial portion of his State of the Union speech talking about the economy, including a vow to replace the tariffs the Supreme Court recently struck down.
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American tourists in Mexico share their experience after cartel leader's death

Americans visiting a Mexican resort city share what they're seeing and experiencing following the killing of a powerful cartel leader.
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Recent crashes raise questions about chase rules for immigration agents

The Trump administration's mass deportation effort has given people more reason to flee immigration officers. ICE and CBP have responded with aggressive driving and risky vehicular pursuits that would ...
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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.
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China restricts exports to 40 Japanese entities with ties to military

China on Tuesday restricted exports to 40 Japanese entities it says are contributing to Japan's "remilitarization," in the latest escalation of tensions with Tokyo.
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Signs, silence, and skipping: How Democrats protested Trump's State of the Union

Dozens of Democratic lawmakers skipped Trump's speech, with some addressing a few hundred protesters who congregated on the ...
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Trump cheered himself and Republicans while scolding Democrats in State of the Union

Focusing on political victories during his State of the Union address, Trump gave himself and Republicans high marks while scolding Democrats for their stances on the economy and immigration.
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Trump honors gold medal-winning men's hockey team at State of the Union amid controversy

The celebration of the men's team comes after FBI Director Kash Patel's trip to the Games in Milan, and the president's ...
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Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivers response to Trump's State of the Union

Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivers the official party response after President Trump gave himself and Republicans high marks while scolding Democrats for their stances on the economy and ...