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Trump says he's "reclaiming the Panama Canal"
President Trump told lawmakers gathered for a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night that his administration is "reclaiming the Panama Canal." Mr. Trump later expressed his desire to acquire Greenland and recited a letter sent by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following their heated exchange at the Oval Office.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin gives Democratic rebuttal
Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan gave the Democratic rebuttal to President Trump's joint address to Congress on Tuesday night. She explained how to "protect the middle class," and also said, "the president pits Americans against each other."
Here's why congresswomen wore pink for Trump's speech
The Democratic Women's Caucus has used the color of their outfits as a form of protest.
Takeaways from Trump's speech to Congress
President Trump wrapped up his joint address to Congress on Tuesday night. He touted his accomplishments in his almost two-hour speech. CBS News' Margaret Brennan, Scott MacFarlane and Weijia Jiang report.
Trump on assassination attempt
President Trump discusses his Butler, Pennsylvania, assassination attempt during the joint address to Congress on Tuesday. He remembered firefighter Corey Comperatore, who was killed during the attack.
Trump addresses health and the military
In President Trump's address on Tuesday night, he asked Congress to ban and criminalize "sex changes on children." He also pivoted to the military, shouting out Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and U.S. armed service members. He asked lawmakers to fund a "Golden Dome missile defense shield" for the U.S.
Secret Service makes teen an honorary agent
During his address to Congress on Tuesday night, President Trump instructed his Secret Service director to make 13-year-old DJ Daniel an honorary agent. The president said Daniel, who has brain cancer, had dreamed of becoming a police officer.
Trump on immigration successes, priorities
In his joint address, President Trump asked Congress for more funding on the border and immigration. He spoke to Laken Riley's family, the namesake of the first U.S. law he signed. He also acknowledged Jocelyn Nungaray's mother and U.S. Border Patrol Agent Roberto Ortiz.
Trump outlines his economic plans to Congress
In his address to Congress on Tuesday night, President Trump outlined his vision for reducing inflation and boosting the American economy. The president made his case for tariffs on U.S. allies, expanding oil drilling, shrinking the federal workforce and more.
Trump says "America is back" in joint address
President Trump began his joint address to Congress on Tuesday by saying his administration is "just getting started." He touted his accomplishments, highlighting small business optimism and border crossing numbers. Meanwhile, Democratic Rep. Al Green of Texas was escorted out after Speaker Mike Johnson called for decorum.
Rep. Al Green escorted out of House chamber
House Speaker Mike Johnson ordered the Sergeant at Arms to remove Democratic Rep. Al Green of Texas from the lower chamber for interrupting President Trump during his address to Congress. Watch the moment.
Trump arrives at Capitol for Congress address
President Trump arrived at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday night for his address to Congress to cheers from Republicans and indifference from Democrats. Watch CBS News' coverage of the moment.
Fired National Park worker can't afford medication
Stacy Ramsey worked in Arkansas' Ozark National Forest as the only permanent river ranger, saving dozens of hikers and boaters on search and rescue missions. This month, she was let go as part of the Trump administration's federal mass firings, leaving her without health insurance. Karen Hua reports.
Breaking down possible impacts of Trump tariffs
A brewing trade war is bound to have a ripple effect beyond just the stock market. Kelly O'Grady explains.
Sen. Ruben Gallego on fired federal workers
Several Democratic lawmakers are bringing fired federal workers to tonight's address to protest President Trump's so-called "war on waste." Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona is one of those lawmakers. He joins CBS News to discuss why.
Ukraine ready for deal after Trump pauses U.S. aid
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he regrets his Oval Office argument with President Trump and wants to make things right. It came hours after President Trump turned up the pressure on Zelenskyy to make peace with Russia by cutting off U.S. military aid. Imtiaz Tyab has details.
Cuts to foreign food aid affecting U.S. farmers
President Trump's policies in the early days of his second term are creating uncertainty across the country. Cuts he's making in foreign food aid could have a major impact in America's heartland, where much of the food is grown. Nikole Killion and Skyler Henry report.
Byron Donalds defends Trump tariffs on allies
President Trump's sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China went into effect Tuesday hours before his address to a joint session of Congress. Republican Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida joins CBS News to discuss.
Lutnick: Trump could reduce tariffs soon
Ahead of President Trump's address to Congress on Tuesday night, the stock market took a dive for the second day in a row, largely due to Mr. Trump's sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China. However, after the markets closed, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the president could reduce the levies on Canada and Mexico as soon as Wednesday. CBS News' Weijia Jiang and Nikole Killion have more.
Breaking down viewing audience for Trump address
CBS News polling data is providing a better sense of who may be tuning into President Trump's address on Tuesday night. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has the numbers.
Trump to lay out vision on policy plans
President Trump will give his first joint session address to Congress of his second term. Robert Costa joins to discuss what's at stake.
What Trump is expected to say in his address to Congress
In tonight's address to Congress, President Trump is expected to tell the country where he thinks the U.S. should focus its efforts as the administration is determined to govern through the disruption of established norms. Weijia Jiang has the latest.
Trump voters optimistic about economy's direction
The economy helped put President Trump back in the White House, and it will be a pillar of his speech to Congress. He is expected to talk about lowering prices for Americans, even as his tariffs threaten to raise them. Caitlin Huey-Burns went to York, Pennsylvania, to see how residents are rating Trump's handling of the economy so far. Then, Kelly O'Grady explains when Americans might start to feel the effects of Trump's tariffs.
Poll and analysis: Americans most want to hear Trump talk about lowering prices
Republicans are more likely than Democrats to say they'll watch President Trump's joint address to Congress.
American Stephen Hubbard released by Russia, Trump confirms
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Armed federal agents knock on doors looking for noncitizen voters
Witkoff blasted for calling Putin a "humanitarian"
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Iran says indirect talks with U.S. on ceasefire proposal continue
Supreme Court rejects bid to restrict treatments for trans inmates
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We tested an experimental weight loss drug. The results were "terrifying."
Ohio race takes ugly turn with Ramaswamy ad featuring Acton's mom
George W. Bush's brother says he voted for Talarico in Senate race
