WASHINGTON, D.C. – In just under two hours, President Donald Trump gave his State of the Union address Tuesday night. While some congressional members praised his speech, others called it out of touch with the financial reality many Americans are facing.
The prime-time speech to the country will come amid major tensions at home and abroad. The annual address is a constitutional obligation — but it’s also a political opportunity for presidents to tout accomplishments, priorities and policies.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tuesday marks four years since Russia invaded Ukraine. The invasion has tested Ukrainians and their partners, pushing back on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s quest to conquer Ukraine.
The president originally responded with a 10% global tariff after Friday’s ruling — only to raise it to 15% one day later. For imports from many countries, it is an even higher rate than it was under the tariffs that were shot down in a 6-3 decision by the high court.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tuesday night, President Donald Trump will deliver the annual State of the Union address.
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. (D-USVI) is in the nation’s capital this week — representing the U.S. Virgin Islands at the National Governors Association winter meeting. The governor said the trip is about more than handshakes — it’s about delivering for the people back home.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a six to three decision, the Supreme Court struck down the President’s global tariffs. In response to the ruling, the President said he will sign an order imposing a ten percent global tariff.
At the first-ever Board of Peace Summit in Washington, President Donald Trump rolled out new financial commitments and security pledges aimed at stabilizing and rebuilding Gaza.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During President Trump’s Board of Peace meeting, he said he will make a decision on whether to carry out a potential military strike on Iran within the next two weeks. This follows reports of a large US military build-up in the region.
The partial shutdown is impacting the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees agencies like ICE, the Coast Guard, FEMA and TSA.
