What to Watch For in Trump’s State of the Union Address
The substance, including calls for unity and a focus on immigration, might sound familiar. But after Democratic gains in the midterm elections, the political backdrop to the speech will be very different from last year’s.
A School Board Says No to Big Oil, and Alarms Sound in Business-Friendly Louisiana
Given new veto power over the tax breaks the state lavishes on industry, local officials are starting to say their budget needs come first. Business leaders are aghast.
On Politics: Scandal Splits Top Virginia Democrats
Fallout from a racist photo and claims of sexual assault pushed Virginia further into political chaos.
Who Are the Trumps’ State of the Union Guests?
Some of the first couple’s 13 guests are the human faces of narratives that President Trump has been crafting and wishes to advance.
Trump and Fed Chairman Jerome Powell Dine at White House
The president and the chairman of the Fed met for dinner on Monday night, just days after Mr. Powell indicated the Fed was done raising rates for now.
For Trump, the State of the Union Is a Spectacle, and He Is Ready for It
The cinematic aspect of the annual tradition is one piece of the presidency that Mr. Trump embraces rather than disrupts.
Path to Trump’s Border Wall Narrows as Republicans Balk at Emergency Declaration
As lawmakers negotiate a deal, Republicans are warning the president that declaring an emergency to build a wall could rupture his party and prompt a vote to overrule him.
Trump Expected to Announce Plan to Stop Spread of H.I.V. in the U.S. by 2030
In his State of the Union address on Tuesday, the president is expected to announce a plan that calls for an expanded effort to prevent the virus that causes AIDS.
Trump Inaugural Committee Ordered to Hand Over Documents to Federal Investigators
Prosecutors in Manhattan demanded documents about the committee’s donors, including whether it received illegal foreign donations.
With Northam Picture, Obscure Publication Plays Big Role in Virginia Politics
Big League Politics, an obscure right-wing publication, has put both Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam and Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax on the defensive.
Who Is Stacey Abrams? The Face of the Democrats’ State of the Union Response
Stacey Abrams will be the first black woman and the first nonsitting public official to deliver the rebuttal. Here’s what you need to know about her.
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