Fact checking Trump's 2026 State of the Union address and Democratic response
CBS News fact checked President Trump's 2026 State of the Union address, and Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger's Democratic response.
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CBS News fact checked President Trump's 2026 State of the Union address, and Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger's Democratic response.
President Trump touted his work during his first year back in office, saying, "inflation is plummeting, incomes are rising fast, the roaring economy is roaring like never before."
The U.S. men's hockey team also visited the White House on Tuesday following their gold medal win at the Winter Olympics.
President Trump delivered the 2026 State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress Tuesday night. See a full replay here.
In new CBS News poll, most describe the state of the country as "divided;" Republicans are optimistic. Democrats and Republicans alike want to hear Trump talk about the economy and the cost of living.
Hours before President Trump's State of the Union address, House Speaker Mike Johnson told CBS News the U.S. economy is on the right track — but inflation hasn't been "completely fixed yet."
"We play for one team," House Speaker Mike Johnson told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil ahead of the State of the Union. "We're all for America."
The U.S. women's ice hockey team said Monday they will not be attending President Trump's State of the Union address, citing scheduling conflicts.
With members of the presidential line of succession in the Capitol for President Trump's speech to the joint session of Congress, a designated survivor will be named to stay away in case of a catastrophic event.
While President Biden did not mention former President Donald Trump by name, he frequently chided "my predecessor."
The designated survivor is chosen ahead of the State of the Union address, and the White House refers to the individual as the "cabinet member not in attendance."
Families of hostages taken by Hamas, IVF patients and the parents of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich were among the notable guests for the president's address to Congress.
In his State of the Union address Thursday, President Biden plans to urge Congress to focus on bringing down the price of prescription drugs for Americans.
President Biden and Democrats are highlighting abortion in 2024 after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
President Biden's State of the Union address will be the final such speech before the 2024 presidential election.
Biden's calls for bipartisanship comes as a new CBS News poll released Tuesday showed many Americans are still anxious about inflation and the economy.
The president took a victory lap celebrating Democrats' legislative accomplishments while pledging to work with Republicans.
For the third year in a row, an eight-foot, black metal fence will surround the Capitol complex during an address to Congress by President Biden.
Colorado state regulators say a fuel contamination incident across the Front Range affected 49 gas stations and more than 1,000 drivers.
The CBS Colorado event on March 6 took place at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
A dry, warm winter has made it difficult for many Colorado ski resorts this year, but thanks to a significant amount of snowfall, people are flocking to the slopes.
On Saturday, Aurora Fire Rescue held a grand opening ceremony for a new station that replaced an old dilapidated firehouse.
Norwegian police reported on Sunday an explosion near the U.S. Embassy in the capital Oslo, but said there were no casualties.
Colorado state regulators say a fuel contamination incident across the Front Range affected 49 gas stations and more than 1,000 drivers.
A dry, warm winter has made it difficult for many Colorado ski resorts this year, but thanks to a significant amount of snowfall, people are flocking to the slopes.
CBS News Colorado teamed up with the Denver Museum of Nature and Science to teach girls about careers in STEM. Attendees got to extract DNA from a strawberry, meet women working in STEM, take home books, and so much more.
On Saturday, Aurora Fire Rescue held a grand opening ceremony for a new station that replaced an old dilapidated firehouse.
Four people have been arrested after a sting operation to identify people soliciting sex from minors in Grand Junction.
A dry, warm winter has made it difficult for many Colorado ski resorts this year, but thanks to a significant amount of snowfall, people are flocking to the slopes.
Joe Ruch is tracking a warming trend across Colorado.
On Saturday, Aurora Fire Rescue held a grand opening ceremony for a new station that replaced an old dilapidated firehouse. The event gave the public a chance to see the new space, climb into a fire engine, and meet the firefighters.
People gathered at the state capitol on Saturday as part of a "Rally to Take Back Science," part of a national pushback against the Department of Health and Human Services.
An arson and death investigation is underway in Summit County. It comes after people reported an explosion and a car on fire near the Straight Creek Trail head.
Oksana Masters has competed at every Paralympics since 2012 and is the most decorated American Winter Paralympian.
A Denver-based UFC fighter will be representing Colorado in the octagon this Saturday night in Las Vegas.
The Colorado Avalanche are reportedly finalizing a deal to bring back 2021-22 Stanley Cup champion Nazem Kadri!
The Colorado Avalanche have acquired forward Nicolas Roy in a trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Colorado Avalanche have acquired defenseman Nick Blankenburg in a trade with the Nashville Predators, the hockey team announced.
Norwegian police reported on Sunday an explosion near the U.S. Embassy in the capital Oslo, but said there were no casualties.
The zipper head on the recalled HALO Magic Sleepsuits poses a danger to babies, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
All six service members died during an unmanned aircraft system attack in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait.
Oksana Masters has competed at every Paralympics since 2012 and is the most decorated American Winter Paralympian.
Video of last year's fatal shooting of Ruben Ray Martinez obtained by CBS News appears to contradict claims that Martinez was shot by an ICE agent because he "accelerated" and "intentionally ran over" another agent.
Workers installed a plaque honoring police officers in the early morning hours, three years after it was required by law to be erected.
Video of last year's fatal shooting of Ruben Ray Martinez obtained by CBS News appears to contradict claims that Martinez was shot by an ICE agent because he "accelerated" and "intentionally ran over" another agent.
Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov told reporters Russia's government is in "dialogue" with Iranian leadership representatives.
The Justice Dept. has released Jeffrey Epstein files involving uncorroborated accusations by a woman against President Trump that the department said had been mistakenly withheld.
In the week before an Iranian retaliatory strike that killed six U.S. service members, Iranian intelligence was likely able to identify and track American forces, according to a memo reviewed by CBS News.
The zipper head on the recalled HALO Magic Sleepsuits poses a danger to babies, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Health officials in Colorado have identified four additional cases of measles in connection with the recent outbreak at Broomfield High School or Broomfield Heights Middle School and have expanded the list of locations for possible exposure.
A Colorado man is living a life of gratitude after strangers, without hesitation, stepped in and saved his life when he collapsed on a trail in Arapahoe County due to cardiac arrest.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
State and local health officials declared a measles outbreak in Adams County on Wednesday after a third person connected to Broomfield High School contracted the illness.
Jet fuel costs have shot up more than 50% since the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran sparked a jump in global prices.
Stocks fell after new government data showed U.S. employers shed 92,000 jobs in February and as investors fret over oil prices.
Surging global oil prices due to the Iran war are leading to a spike in gasoline costs for U.S. motorists.
Economists had forecast a gain of 60,000 jobs last month. The unexpected drop was due to job losses in health care and the federal government.
Frank Bonanno brings Denver Restaurant Week back to his first Colorado concept to celebrate its 25th anniversary.
There's harsh criticism of a Colorado police officer charged with failing to report a crash -- a crash investigators say he was partially responsible for while off-duty. Some of the strongest criticism is coming from an unexpected place.
A CBS Colorado investigation has learned the City of Denver has spent $110,000 on a 14-month investigation of Denver Police Division Chief Magen Dodge, but is refusing to release the completed investigation, which was finalized three months ago.
A Colorado family is calling for change and sharing their struggle after a clinical trial their son relied on suddenly ended.
The case of a police officer who allegedly fled after off-duty road rage incident that ended in crash on I-25 is highlighting the hiring pressures small departments in Colorado face.
A popular youth hockey coach in southern Colorado has been arrested for investigation of felony child abuse after colliding on the ice with one of his players in a case that one of the coach's supporters called a "terrifying precedent for youth sports across the country."