POLITICS

Ex-Obama aide David Axelrod says Trump’s SOTU was a success: 'He used the gallery very skillfully'

By Gopika Subramanian . Feb 25, 2026
David Axelrod said Donald Trump skillfully used House gallery guests during his speech to reinforce emotional themes and simulate empathy

Nancy Pelosi calls Trump’s SOTU address ‘lazy’ as he spent all time honoring veterans

By Divya Kishore . Feb 25, 2026
The former Speaker of the House of Representatives also praised Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger for her rebuttal to the State of the Union

Trump calls out ‘new communist mayor’ Mamdani while urging passage of SAVE Act in SOTU

President Donald Trump said during the State of the Union that opponents of voter ID laws resist them because they want to cheat
By Shanmugapriya Murugesan . Feb 25, 2026

Elizabeth Warren and other Dems applaud Trump’s call to end congressional stock trading at SOTU

Elizabeth Warren called the proposal long overdue, saying no American should doubt that officials make decisions for personal financial gain
By Riya Siddhacharjee . Feb 25, 2026

Sen Mark Warner walks out of Trump’s State of the Union: 'I couldn’t sit through hours of lies'

Donald Trump’s record-long 2026 State of the Union covered immigration and the economy, but Senator Mark Warner said it favored rhetoric over unity
By Ishan Jain . Feb 25, 2026

Trump lashes out at Ilhan Omar as she heckles during SOTU speech: ‘You should be ashamed’

The confrontation began when Trump asked lawmakers to signal support for prioritizing the protection of US citizens over undocumented immigrants
By Yasira Rahman . Feb 25, 2026

RFK Jr hails Trump’s achievements in State of the Union address: 'He did a really great job'

Robert F Kennedy Jr called President Donald Trump’s year historic, citing border security gains and lower inflation, grocery and gas prices
By Rishab Rathi . Feb 25, 2026

Gavin Newsom calls Trump 'spoiled child' for SOTU 'tantrum' over Supreme Court tariff block

By Divya Kishore . Feb 25, 2026
Trump described the tariff ruling as 'very unfortunate' and expressed frustration at the justices, claiming he was 'ashamed' of their decision

Trump chides Dems as they remain seated while murdered refugee Iryna Zarutska’s mom breaks down

By Kunal Dey . Feb 25, 2026
The President paused to recognize Anna Zarutska, whose 22-year-old daughter Iryna Zarutska was fatally stabbed aboard a light rail train in Charlotte, North Carolina, last August

Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib shout as Trump condemns Dems over immigration enforcement in SOTU speech

Trump criticised Democrats for what he described as weak responses to immigration enforcement and accused them of undermining border security
By Ishan Jain . Feb 25, 2026

Trump blasts Minnesota 'Somali pirates' in SOTU, appoints JD Vance to lead 'war on fraud'

Trump appoints Vice President JD Vance to lead new task force targeting widespread fraud in Minnesota
By Yasira Rahman . Feb 25, 2026

Trump pauses SOTU to reunite young woman with uncle freed from Venezuelan jail after Maduro’s arrest

Donald Trump reunited Enrique Marquez with Alejandra Gonzales at the State of the Union after his release from Nicolas Maduro’s prison
By Kunal Dey . Feb 25, 2026

'Best SOTU speech': Mike Johnson praises Trump for delivering real results to Americans

Mike Johnson said the nation can sense Trump’s message and added that Trump 'enjoyed delivering that great news'
By Riya Siddhacharjee . Feb 25, 2026

Abigail Spanberger calls out Trump's ‘reckless trade policies’ in SOTU response

Abigail Spanberger said Americans faced rising costs, uncertainty and economic pressure in her Democratic response to the State of the Union
By Rishab Rathi . Feb 25, 2026

'Great man': Trump honors Charlie Kirk in State of the Union as Erika appears emotional

By Shanmugapriya Murugesan . Feb 25, 2026
President Donald Trump honored Charlie Kirk at the State of the Union, recognized Erika Kirk, and called for an end to political violence

Trump asks lawmakers to stand if they back citizens over 'illegal aliens' but Democrats stay seated

By Ishan Jain . Feb 25, 2026
During the State of the Union speech, Donald Trump criticized lawmakers who did not stand, saying Americans could see where they stood on the issue

Trump breaks Bill Clinton’s record with longest 1 hour 48 minute State of the Union address

Donald Trump touted his first-year policies on February 24, saying his administration achieved 'a transformation like no one has ever seen before'
By Divya Kishore . Feb 25, 2026

Trump draws economic contrast with Biden during SOTU, cites ‘policy success and rising investment’

President Donald Trump cited lower prices and energy costs, vowed to 'put America first,' and called the Affordable Care Act a 'rip-off'
By Riya Siddhacharjee . Feb 25, 2026

Trump honors little Dalilah Coleman, 7, who was crippled by illegal alien driving 18-wheeler truck

She sat in the audience with her father, Marcus, as Trump hailed her resilience and blasted lax border policies that put dangerous drivers on American roads
By Kunal Dey . Feb 25, 2026

Trump slams SC tariff block as ‘unfortunate,’ claims admin can use ‘alternative legal statutes’

During his SOTU address, Trump said existing trade deals and previously negotiated tariff frameworks would remain despite the legal setback
By Ishan Jain . Feb 25, 2026
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