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Trump's State of the Union: Controversies and Responses Await

2/24/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump will deliver the State of the Union, and lawmakers will applaud or heckle.
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Vice President JD Vance will headline the speech.
The address will highlight the president's contentious relationship with the Supreme Court and tariffs and immigration.
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger will deliver the official Democratic response, focusing on affordability.
George Santos, former Rep., plans to attend after Trump's commutation.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump will deliver the State of the Union, and lawmakers will applaud or heckle.
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Vice President JD Vance will headline the speech.
The address will highlight the president's contentious relationship with the Supreme Court and tariffs and immigration.
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger will deliver the official Democratic response, focusing on affordability.
George Santos, former Rep., plans to attend after Trump's commutation.