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Trump delivers his second State of the Union; First Step Act gives Matthew Charles new life
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Trump touts strong economy
During his State of the Union address, President Trump called the U.S. economy the "hottest" in the world. He also pointed to lower unemployment rates since he took office.
Abrams blames Trump for shutdown "stunt"
During the Democratic response to the State of the Union, Stacey Abrams called the government shutdown a "stunt" engineered by the president. She said she saw furloughed federal workers who had to wait in line for food since they had not been paid.
Who is Stacey Abrams?
The former Georgia gubernatorial candidate is delivering the Democratic rebuttal to President Trump's State of the Union address
Abrams calls on Trump to "tell the truth"
During the Democratic response to the State of the Union, Stacey Abrams called on Americans to stand together. She said while she is disappointed with the president's approach, she doesn't want him to fail -- she wants him to "tell the truth" and "respect his duties."
Trump: I'm "ready to work with you"
In his 2019 State of the Union address, President Trump said his agenda is not a Democratic or Republican agenda. Instead, he called it an agenda of the "American people."
How does Trump match up against 2020 rivals?
President Trump says he's "not impressed" with the current list of Democratic candidates who have announced their plans to run for president in 2020. Our CBSN political panel weighs in on the potential matchups.
Beto O'Rourke talks to Oprah
Former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke told Oprah Winfrey he will make a decision by the end of the month about running for president. Several other prominent Democrats, including Sen. Cory Booker and Sen. Kamala Harris, have already announced they are seeking the Democratic nomination.
Will Democrats support Trump's SOTU?
A panel of political experts join CBSN to discuss the upcoming State of the Union and examine if President Trump will make any statements Democrats can support.
Trump expected to focus on unity during SOTU
President Trump is preparing to deliver his second State of the Union address. While the president is expected to seek common ground in some areas, another government shutdown is possible. Major Garrett reports.
Jeff Flake on SOTU
Former Senator and CBS News contributor Jeff Flake joined "CBS Evening News" to discuss the State of the Union. President Trump is expected to seek common ground with Democrats, something Flake believes is possible.
Dozens of federal workers will join Democrats at State of the Union
The speech also comes as some in the president's own party get bolder about opposing him
State of the Union: Little has changed since last year
Recent CBS News polling shows pessimism about the country and low marks for the president despite strong economy
State of the Union may focus on "unity"
White House aides say President Trump will focus on a theme of unity during tonight's State of the Union address. Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez joined CBSN with more on what to expect.
New Jersey increases minimum wage
New Jersey became the latest state on Monday to boost its hourly minimum wage to $15 after Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law a measure phasing in the higher rate over five years.
N.J. becomes 4th state to increase minimum wage
The Garden State joins California, Massachusetts, New York and the District of Columbia in phasing in higher wages
Trump to focus on unity during SOTU
President Trump's State of the Union address comes amid a bitter battle with Democrats over funding for a border wall. Aides say Mr. Trump will argue it's time for bipartisanship. Paula Reid reports.
Trump aims for unity in State of the Union address
Ahead of Tuesday night's State of the Union address, President Trump frames impeachment as "political" and says having several officials serving in an acting capacity in his Cabinet gives him "more flexibility." CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the latest from the White House.
Trump on impeachment & 2020 race
Ahead of tomorrow's State of the Union address, President Trump brushed off concerns that House Democrats could launch impeachment proceedings against him. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid and New York Magazine national correspondent Gabe Debenedetti speak to CBSN about the president's comments along with the rest of the day's political news.
Virginia gov. refusing to resign over photo
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is resisting growing calls from members of his own party to resign over a racist yearbook photo from 1984. A picture surfaced showing a man dressed in blackface and another dressed in a KKK robe and hood. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN with the latest.
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard launches 2020 campaign
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard joining the Democratic race for president in 2020. Honolulu Civil Beat Washington correspondent Nick Grube joined CBSN with more on her "anti-interventionist" platform and "populist economic agenda."
Gabbard campaign rally
Democrat Tulsi Gabbard officially kicked off her 2020 presidential campaign with a rally in Honolulu, Hawaii, her home state. She called for the "spirit of aloha" to be brought to the White House.
CBS News poll: Most Americans oppose Trump declaring national emergency for wall
According to new CBS News poll, Americans want both sides to keep negotiating
Tulsi Gabbard kicks off presidential campaign at Honolulu rally
Gabbard was one of Bernie Sanders' key surrogates in Congress in 2016
Virginia governor says he was not in racist yearbook photo
Gov. Ralph Northam claimed that he was not one of the two people in the racist photo in his yearbook
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