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Yes, Congress Should Vote on Iran — Whether or Not the President Asks

The Constitution vests the principal war power in Congress, and it needn’t wait for a president to ask for authorization.

The Talking-Filibuster Quagmire: Lessons from the Civil Rights Act

The differences between 1964 and this year’s debate around the SAVE America Act cannot...

Saving Social Security Is the Wrong Goal

What should a modern retirement system look like — and who should it serve?

Trump’s Emerging Case for More Iran Strikes

Iran’s pursuit of a nuclear bomb is only part of the threat the regime...

Virginia Gov. Spanberger: Trump’s ‘reckless trade policies’ too costly for American families

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger condemned President Trump Tuesday night in the Democratic response to Mr. Trump's State of the Union address, saying that his policies have made life more costly for Americans.

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.

Trump hands to-do list to Congress with 7 priorities during State of the Union address

Trump delivers ambitious legislative agenda in State of the Union, urging Congress to act on drug pricing, border security, and crime reform priorities.

Independents loved moment Trump introduced Team USA men’s hockey team, voter dial shows

President Donald Trump's introduction of the Olympic hockey champions at the State of the Union sparked bipartisan approval, with Independent voters loving the moment most.

Trump shames Democrats in viral State of the Union challenge on migrant crime: ‘First duty’

Immigration enforcement was front and center in President Donald Trump’s State of the Union, with the commander in chief touting zero illegal border crossings in the last nine months.

Trump awarding Purple Heart to National Guardsman during State of the Union gets positive marks from voters

President Donald Trump's State of the Union had a rare moment of unity when he honored Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe and late Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom with Purple Hearts.

5 Supreme Court justices skip Trump State of the Union after key tariff ruling

A majority of the Supreme Court did not attend President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union, days after the court invalidated his global tariff plan in a 6–3 ruling.

‘Squad’ member wears ‘F— ICE’ pin on House floor during Trump address

Left-wing lawmaker Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., wore a button that read "F--- ICE" while at President Donald Trump's State of the Union address.

Dem rep compares himself to MLK Jr, Rosa Parks after getting booted from second straight Trump address

Rep. Al Green was removed from the State of the Union for second time after holding "BLACK PEOPLE AREN'T APES!" sign protesting Trump's social video.

Dial shows how voters reacted to Trump criticizing Democrats for partial government shutdown

A live poll showed a stark partisan divide as voters reacted to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union comments about the government shutdown.

Speechwriters split after Trump’s record-breaking SOTU: ‘Living in his own reality’ vs. ‘Resounding speech’

Trump delivers record-breaking State of the Union as speechwriters split on performance, with allies praising the address while critics cite disconnect.

Trump’s ‘home run’ SOTU speech sparks praise from conservatives online while leaving Democrats seething

Trump delivers longest State of the Union in history, sparking debate as Republicans praise "historic leader" while Democrats call speech "humiliating."

Jasmine Crockett trashes Trump, boycotts his speech: ‘The current state of our union is grim’

Rep. Jasmine Crockett said she would skip President Donald Trump's State of the Union speech and described the state of the American union as "grim."

5 unforgettable moments from Trump’s record-breaking State of the Union address

President Donald Trump honored U.S. Olympic hockey team and seven-year-old crash survivor Dalilah Coleman during his historic State of the Union address.

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