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Trump awards back-to-back Medals of Honor during State of the Union address

Trump awards Medal of Honor to two military heroes during State of the Union, recognizing pilot Eric Slover and 100-year-old veteran Royce Williams.

Hegseth appeals ruling blocking punishment of Dem senator over ‘illegal orders’ video

War Secretary Pete Hegseth appeals court ruling that blocked Pentagon from punishing Sen. Mark Kelly over video urging troops to defy "illegal orders."

Trump recounts daring Texas flood rescue, reunites camper with Coast Guard swimmer at SOTU

Coast Guard swimmer Scott Ruskan was awarded the Legion of Merit by President Donald Trump during the State of the Union.

Spanberger slams Trump on ‘affordability’ in SOTU response — as Virginia Democrats push new taxes

Virginia Gov. Spanberger delivers Democratic SOTU response, criticizing Trump while facing scrutiny over new state taxes despite "affordability" claims.

Trump awards Purple Hearts to National Guard members ambushed in Washington, DC: ‘We love you all’

Trump honors ambushed National Guard heroes during State of the Union, awarding Purple Hearts to Andrew Wolfe and Sarah Beckstrom's family members.

America Should Rejoin the World Health Organization

It would cost much more for the United States to recreate and perform the necessary functions of the WHO.

After Grand Jury Rejection, Trump DOJ Drops Silly Probe of Democrats’ Video

Reports indicate that a grand jury might have unanimously voted down the proposed indictment.

Pentagon appeals order blocking Sen. Mark Kelly’s punishment for call to resist unlawful orders

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is appealing a judge's order that blocks him from punishing Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, a former Navy pilot, for participating in a video that called on troops to resist unlawful orders, according to a court filing on Tuesday.

Judge bars government from ‘wholesale’ search of Washington Post reporter’s seized devices

Federal authorities are barred from conducting an "unsupervised, wholesale search" of electronic devices that they seized from a Washington Post reporter's Virginia home while investigating allegations that a Pentagon contractor illegally leaked classified information to the journalist, a magistrate judge ruled Tuesday.

Gov. Gavin Newsom takes heat from Republicans and LGBTQ+ lawmakers during book tour

If politicians write memoirs to generate online buzz and headlines, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is getting plenty of both - favorable and not.

Trump’s State of the Union guestbook ‘greatest hits’: 15 memorable moments from previous speeches

Ahead of his address, here are 15 of President Trump's most memorable "guest list" picks from his past State of the Union speeches. They're gallery moments designed to put a human face on policy and, at times, steal the spotlight.

Ohio sanitation worker surprised to find police suspect in trash can

A sanitation worker making his rounds in Ohio got an unexpected surprise when he opened a trash can and found a man hiding inside.

Senate Democrats block DHS funding bill for second time, say White House is not budging

Senate Democrats on Tuesday voted for a second time this month to block funding for the Department of Homeland Security as they continue to push for major changes to the way the Trump administration conducts immigration enforcement.

Court says the IRS can continue to share immigrants’ taxpayer data with ICE

A Washington, D.C., federal court on Tuesday rejected a request from an immigrant rights group to temporarily block the IRS from sharing certain taxpayer data that could make it easier to identify and deport people who are in the U.S. illegally.

Democrats waging largest boycott ever of Trump’s State of the Union address

More than 50 congressional Democrats plan to boycott President Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday night, participating instead in counter-programming or skipping events entirely.

Speaker to display George Washington’s marble gavel during State of the Union for first time

During the State of the Union address Tuesday night, House Speaker Mike Johnson will display the marble gavel that America's first President George Washington used in 1793 to lay the cornerstone of the U.S. Capitol building.

Justice Department suit accuses UCLA of failing to protect Jewish employees from campus hostility

The Justice Department is suing the University of California over allegations that UCLA failed to protect Jewish employees from antisemitic harassment amid pro-Palestinian protests that roiled the campus in 2023 and 2024.

Al Green returns to House chamber for Trump SOTU after dramatic 2025 ejection

Democrat Rep. Al Green is in the House chamber for President Donald Trump's State of the Union after being ejected from his primetime address in 2025.

Dems tap ICE detainees, suspected illegal immigrants as guests for Trump’s speech: DHS

DHS accuses Democratic lawmakers of hosting "illegal aliens" allegedly arrested for obstructing ICE operations as State of the Union guests.

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