US EditionTrump to deliver State of the Union speech amid anxieties over Iran, tariffs and economy
President Trump highlights economic gains and border policies while addressing recent Supreme Court tariff ruling and rising international tensions ahead of 2026 midterms.
- President Donald Trump delivered his first State of the Union speech of his second term, focusing on the economy, military buildup in the Middle East, and immigration issues amid concerns over Iran, tariffs, and living costs.
- Trump criticized the Supreme Court's ruling against his tariff policies and defended his administration's efforts in expanding U.S. oil production, controlling inflation, and boosting the economy despite challenges and public skepticism.
- The address occurred as several Democrats planned to protest or skip the speech, while Trump urged voter ID laws, increased military funding, border security, law and order, and economic growth.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson brought Hanan Lischinsky, brother of an Israeli Embassy staffer killed in a shooting attack, highlighting rising antisemitic violence during the speech.
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Trump to promise 'turnaround for the ages' in State of the Union
US President Donald Trump was to deliver a high-stakes State of the Union address Tuesday, boasting of a "turnaround for the ages" and vowing to confront threats to America as conflict with Iran looms.
President Donald Trump delivers State of the Union address
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he has a lot to talk about tonight. He’s returning to Congress to deliver a State of the Union address at a consequential moment in his presidency, with his approval ratings near an all-time low and restive supporters waiting for him to deliver more tangibly on their struggles with the cost of living. On top of that, the Supreme Court just declared illegal the tariffs that have been central to his se…
The U.S. President announced a "very long" speech, which should include economics, customs duties and immigration.
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