How the SOTU turned into a prime-time event

President Trump will travel to Capitol Hill for his second official State of the Union address. The speech fulfills the constitutional requirement that the president "from time to time give to the Congress information of the State of the Union." Over two centuries, that simple mandate evolved from a written report into an annual prime-time address, part laundry list of policy proposals, part theatrical performance and always an odd display of applause and silence. John Dickerson reports.

• Feb 5, 2019
• 02:56

Trump inaugural committee subpoenaed

Ahead of his State of the Union address Tuesday, the president faces a significant distraction in New York. CBS News confirms the U.S. attorney's office in Manhattan issued a subpoena Monday seeking documents from the president's inaugural committee. It's part of an investigation to see if any financial crimes are connected to more than $100 million in donations. Paula Reid reports.

• Feb 5, 2019
• 01:29

SOTU: Trump to push for cooperation, funding

The president has a lot on the line with Tuesday night’s State of the Union address. He'll face a newly energized Democratic House majority for the first time, 10 days before the deadline for another possible government shutdown. Major Garrett reports.

• Feb 5, 2019
• 02:56

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Trump gears up for the State of the Union; New Jersey increases minimum wage

• Feb 4, 2019
• 58:36

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.

• Feb 4, 2019
• 01:53

Immigration fact check ahead of Trump's SOTU

There's little doubt immigration will be on President Trump's agenda when he gives the State of the Union address Tuesday night. Ahead of his address, CBS News digital reporter Kate Smith joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss critical facts about the state of immigration. Read more at CBSNews.com/immigration

• Feb 4, 2019
• 04:56

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.

• Feb 4, 2019
• 06:23

9 immigration facts to know before the State of the Union

How do most unauthorized immigrants enter the United States? How many immigrants claimed asylum last year?

• Feb 4, 2019

Trump preps for State of the Union

President Trump is scheduled to give his State of the Union address Tuesday night, after a delay due to the government shutdown. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN AM with more on what to expect, and whether we could face another shutdown.

• Feb 4, 2019
• 09:40

Calendar: Week of February 4

From World Cancer Day to the State of the Union address, "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead

• Feb 3, 2019

Previewing Trump's State of the Union address

A senior administration official told reporters Friday the theme for President Trump's upcoming State of the Union address is "Choosing Greatness." CBSN political contributor, Boston Herald Columnist, and politics editor for NHJournal.com, Michael Graham; and Democratic strategist, former "Hillary for America" senior aide and MWWPR vice president Joel Payne join CBSN to discuss their expectations for the President's address and the rest of the day's political headlines.

• Feb 1, 2019
• 16:11

White House says Trump's State of the Union address will be "traditional"

A senior administration official said the speech will be "optimistic" and "visionary," and officially, the theme will be "choosing greatness"

• Feb 1, 2019

Trump signals he may declare emergency for wall

President Trump signaled Friday he could declare a national emergency in order to obtain funding for a southern border wall without congressional approval. He spoke to a group of border agents and officials at the White House. Watch his full remarks.

• Feb 1, 2019
• 18:34

Women will surround Trump at State of the Union

From elected leaders to immigrants, many of the voices represented Tuesday are women

• Feb 1, 2019

Stacey Abrams considers political future

Stacey Abrams, who narrowly lost the race for governor of Georgia, will deliver the Democratic response to President Trump's State of the Union address. Politico's Anna Palmer caught up with Abrams recently to discuss what she's been up to since the 2018 election and her future plans. Palmer joins CBSN with more.

• Jan 30, 2019
• 05:50

Undocumented worker fired by Trump Org will be guest at SOTU

The woman invited by New Jersey Democratic Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman was fired by Trump Organization

• Jan 30, 2019

D.C. eyes another shutdown deadline soon

President Trump will deliver his State of the Union address next week while a group of bipartisan lawmakers work to strike a deal on funding for border security. Political contributors Sabrina Siddiqui, Lynda Tran, and Leslie Sanchez joined CBSN to discuss the ongoing negotiations and the possibility of another government shutdown.

• Jan 30, 2019
• 13:42

Dems, Republicans gears up for State of the Union address

Preparations are in full swing for the State of the Union, as both sides of the aisle gear up for the rescheduled event Feb. 5. Sean Sullivan, congressional reporter for the Washington Post, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss all of Tuesday's top political headlines.

• Jan 29, 2019
• 07:00

Stacey Abrams to give Democratic response to State of the Union

The Democratic response to the State of the Union will be given by the 2018 Georgia gubernatorial candidate

• Jan 29, 2019

Whitaker comments publicly on Mueller probe

Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker says special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation is "close to being completed." Hunter Walker, Yahoo News White House correspondent, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest developments and the rest of the day's political headlines.

• Jan 28, 2019
• 07:59

Federal employees return to work

Federal workers returned to their jobs Monday, but the day was anything but normal. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the latest on the funding negotiations.

• Jan 28, 2019
• 07:47

Trump to deliver State of the Union address next week

President Trump agreed last week to comply with Nancy Pelosi's request to wait until government shutdown ended before making his State of the Union address

• Jan 29, 2019

What to know about the 2019 State of the Union address

Days before he was to deliver the address, Trump decided to comply with Nancy Pelosi's request that he postpone the speech

• Jan 25, 2019

2 bills to reopen government fail in Senate

Two bills aiming to reopen the government amid the longest shutdown on record -- now in its 34th day -- fell short in the Senate on Thursday. Sabrina Siddiqui, political reporter with The Guardian, joins CBSN's Reena Ninan with the latest.

• Jan 24, 2019
• 08:09

Pelosi says she'll meet with Trump "anytime" but not for a "photo-op"

After President Trump agreed to postpone his State of the Union address until the government reopens, Pelosi said she would meet with him "anytime he wants"

• Jan 24, 2019

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