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

  • President Donald Trump will stand before a joint session of Congress on Feb. 23, 2026, to defend trade and immigration agendas, with the speech expected to be long.
  • After a 6-3 Supreme Court decision Friday, Trump announced a 10% worldwide tariff via an executive order citing Section 122 limits.
  • Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will deliver the Democratic response, while the U.S. Olympic men's hockey team is invited as guests and some House Democrats plan alternative events.
  • Seen as the final shot before the midterms, the White House plans affordability measures despite Trump's slipping approval among independent voters, the Wall Street Journal reported.
  • With assets massing around Iran, the U.S. military buildup injects unpredictability into the address and affects public and presidential reactions.
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President Donald Trump gave his State of the Union address Tuesday.

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