State of the Union
The U .S. Capitol is seen after sunset in Washington, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, ahead of President Donald Trump's State of the Union address.
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'We’re winning so much.' Trump's State of the Union seeks to calm economic jitters ahead of midterms
President Donald Trump is using Tuesday's State of the Union to argue that the country is “winning” under his leadership, even as his approval ratings slide. He focused on jobs, manufacturing and an economy he says is stronger than many Americans believe, according to polls. He is leaning into pageantry, dramatically bringing the Olympic gold-medal-winning U.S. men’s hockey team into the House chamber. Trump also said he plans to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to the team’s goaltender. Trump is also highlighting his immigration crackdowns and spending cuts. Democratic lawmakers cheered the hockey team, but stayed seated without clapping during Trump's speech. Some skipped the address altogether in protest.
