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Trump to deliver State of the Union speech amid anxieties over Iran, tariffs and economy

President Trump addresses tariff policy setbacks and economic concerns while aiming to influence midterm election messaging amid rising tensions with Iran, a CNN poll found 57% prioritize economy.

  • Tonight at 9 p.m. ET, President Donald Trump will deliver the State of the Union from the House chamber, broadcast on major networks including ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox News, NPR, PBS and USA TODAY.
  • Amid rising tensions with Iran, the Supreme Court rebuked the president's tariff authority, while two U.S. aircraft carriers were dispatched to the Middle East.
  • Progressive groups announced at least 12 Democrats will boycott the State of the Union and attend MoveOn and MeidasTouch's counterprogramming on the National Mall.
  • The address presents an existential moment for the U.S. Congress, which critics say has been sidelined by Trump, while the speech could shape Republican messaging and influence voters deciding ahead of November 2026.
  • The president is expected to highlight U.S. strikes on Tehran's capabilities and the Maduro operation as two U.S. aircraft carriers operate in the Middle East amid rising tensions.
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