Trump welcomes man freed from Maduro at SOTU
President Trump welcomed a man who had been held in captivity by the Maduro regime during his State of the Union Address on Tuesday night, surprising the man's niece who was in the audience.
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President Trump welcomed a man who had been held in captivity by the Maduro regime during his State of the Union Address on Tuesday night, surprising the man's niece who was in the audience.
President Trump remembered his "great friend, Charlie Kirk," and thanked his widow, Erika Kirk. The president said, "We must totally reject political violence of any kind."
President Trump renewed his calls for voter ID and pointed to work requirements for identification in New York City while delivering his State of the Union Tuesday night.
President Trump asked members of Congress to stand if they agree with his statement that the first duty of the U.S. government is to protect American citizens, not those in the country illegally. As he continued to speak, some Democrats in the audience interjected.
President Trump blamed Democrats during his State of the Union for the partial government shutdown over funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
President Trump on Tuesday night officially announced Vice President JD Vance will lead a "war on fraud." "He'll get it done," the president said.
President Trump laughed at some Democrats Tuesday during his State of the Union after Sen. Elizabeth Warren applauded his announcement that private sector employees will have access to federal retirement plans.
President Trump criticized the Affordable Care Act during his State of the Union address, saying it was "meant for the insurance companies, not for the people." He discussed "The Great Healthcare Plan" and TrumpRx, calling for improved drug cost transparency.
During his State of the Union address on Tuesday, President Trump thanked Michael and Susan Dell for helping fund the new Trump Accounts program, which allows parents to open tax-free investment accounts for their children.
President Trump thanked Republicans for passing his "big, beautiful bill" and criticized Democratic opposition. He also highlighted the "no tax on tips" provision.
President Trump touted his tariffs during his State of the Union Tuesday night and slammed the Supreme Court ruling striking many of them down as "very unfortunate" as four of the justices sat in front of him.
President Trump welcomed the U.S. men's hockey team to his State of the Union address on Tuesday night. The team beat Canada 2-1 in overtime on Sunday to win its first Olympic gold medal since 1980. Mr. Trump said goalie Connor Hellebuyck will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
President Trump began the first State of the Union address of his second term to "USA" chants and highlighted a "turnaround for the ages."
See the moment President Trump arrived at the House chamber on Tuesday night to deliver the first State of the Union address of his second term.
Rep. Al Green was escorted out of the chamber during President Trump's State of the Union while holding a sign saying "Black people aren't apes!"
Several survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are attending Tuesday night's State of the Union address. Family members of Virginia Giuffre, Sky and Amanda Roberts, will also be in attendance. They join CBS News to discuss.
President Trump delivered the 2026 State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress Tuesday night. See a full replay here.
The Democratic Women's Caucus wore pink to President Trump's address to Congress last year. This year, they're returning to white.
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler of New York joins CBS News to discuss President Trump's upcoming State of the Union address.
Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland joins CBS News ahead of President Trump's State of the Union address. He explains why he invited the family of Virginia Giuffre, a Jeffrey Epstein survivor who died in 2025.
President Trump's revised 10% global tariffs took hold on Tuesday, despite his comments over the weekend stating they would start at 15%. CBS News business contributor Javier David has more on the next steps.
Following Tuesday's address by President Trump, Democrats on Capitol Hill are looking to deliver their vision ahead of the midterms later this year. The party has chosen the newly-elected Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to deliver their rebuttal to the State of the Union. CBS News' Taurean Small reports and Rep. Suzan DelBene, chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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.
As President Trump prepares to talk about tariffs, immigration and the economy in his State of the Union address, CBS News' Anthony Salvanto breaks down polling about the second Trump term.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a briefing regarding Iran with the "Gang of Eight" on Tuesday as President Trump mulls strikes against the country. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd joins with analysis.