16 h. ago Dems are frustrated by lawmakers’ ‘silly and unserious’ protest at Trump’s address

Democrats made their disdain for Trump known during his 100-minute address as they heckled, booed and held up signs in protest throughout the speech

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17 h. ago What did President Donald Trump say to Congress? His speech in full

President Trump's recent address to Congress highlighted partisan tensions, with Democrats vocally protesting his statements on tariffs and tax plans

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17 h. ago US and China 'difficult to gauge' as People's Liberation Army 'not tested in combat'

EXCLUSIVE: China said it was “ready for any type of war” in the aftermath of US president Donald Trump’s decision to double tariffs on all imports to the US from China to 20%, which is just GREAT news...

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20 h. ago IRS workforce ‘could halve’ after Trump hails cuts to federal staffing in marathon Congress speech – US politics live

Federal agencies have until 13 March to formulate staff reduction plans as allies and critics react to Trump’s marathon Congress speechDemocrats panned Donald Trump’s first prime-time speech to Congress since returning to the White House as reaction to the address revealed a country still deeply split on political lines and an opposition party unsure of how to deal with his radical agenda.The Democrats’ exclusion from the corridors of powers – Democrats are in the minority in both the Senate and House of Representatives – has left them with limited options on how to effectively respond to Trump’s hardline 1hr 40min oration that amounted to a celebration of his purported achievements during his six weeks back in office. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago Texas politician removed during Trump speech as Democrats stage protest

The veteran Texas politician was forcibly removed after voicing opposition to Trump

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25 h. ago All the juicy moments from Trump's speech to Congress that you didn't see

Democrats storming out in protest, Elon Musk getting a warning from security and a seemingly unamused Trump family were all sights cameras couldn't catch during Donald Trump 's speech.

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27 h. ago Zelensky’s olive branch, Trump’s tariff threats and Biden blame: Key takeaways from the address to Congress

Democrats protested as the president boasted about what he saw as his top achievements after six weeks in office

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27 h. ago Trump vows to 'plant American flag' on Mars in bold red planet mission for second term

In his Address to Congress, Trump vowed to "plant the American flag" on Mars, doubling down on his mission, and with SpaceX and Musk’s help, he aims to push for interplanetary travel

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27 h. ago Trump declares administration ‘just getting started’ in address to Congress

President boasted about efforts to slash federal workforce and reorient foreign policy as Democrats protested from chamberDonald Trump on Tuesday declared that his administration was “just getting started”, boasting in an extended address to Congress and the American public about his administration’s efforts to slash the size of the federal workforce, reorient US foreign policy and escalate a risky trade war as Democrats protested from the chamber with placards that read “lies” and “false”.“America is back,” Trump declared, opening the his primetime speech to a joint session of Congress, the first of his second term and the longest in American history. Republicans broke into a boisterous chant of “USA”. Continue reading...

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28 h. ago Trump doubles down on tariffs and DOGE cuts in speech to jubilant Republicans and protesting Democrats

President’s speech drew protests from Democrats despite party leaders’ pleas for decorum

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28 h. ago Donald Trump branded 'vile' for his blistering putdown of Europe in Ukraine saga

Donald Trump double down on his divisive agenda, as he told the Congress "we are just getting started," and then reeled off controversial policies, like the new move to take the Panama Canal

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28 h. ago Trump touts renewal of rightwing policies in lengthy speech as Democrats jeer, protest and walk out – live

Trump praises Elon Musk and defends trade wars; Democratic congressman Al Green was removed from chamber for early disruption to Trump’s speechFull report: Trump says administration ‘just getting started’Donald Trump’s speech tonight at the front of the House chamber will look just like a State of the Union, but it will actually be a joint address to Congress.Trump, like all presidents going back to Ronald Reagan, have given an address to Congress early in their term. Continue reading...

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28 h. ago Trump speech live updates: President unveils surprise terror arrest as he doubles down on tariffs and DOGE cuts

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29 h. ago Democrats protest as Elon Musk salutes: Trump’s address to Congress – in pictures

Wearing pink and holding signs that read ‘Protect Medicaid’ and ‘Musk steals’, Democrats protested and heckled as Donald Trump gave an address to Congress laying out his vision for his second termFull report: Trump declares administration ‘just getting started’ in address to Congress Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Democrat Al Green forced out of chamber after protesting Trump speech to Congress

Multiple Democrats staged protests inside the chamber as the president delivered his remarks, holding signs that bore slogans including ‘That’s a lie!’

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29 h. ago Trump speech live updates: Protesting Democrat expelled from chamber after bringing speech to a halt

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42 h. ago Democrats looking to ‘express our outrage’ at Trump’s speech tonight

Holding up egg cartons, walking out, and wearing certain colors are reportedly a few of the ways House Democrats are considering showing their ‘outrage’ during the president’s speech

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42 h. ago Trump to use congressional speech to brag about federal budget cuts and altering US relations around the globe

The president is poised to boast about the tough approach he has taken with world leaders during his first month in office

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48 h. ago JD Vance doubles down on Zelensky criticism following Trump Oval Office clash

JD Vance doubled down on his criticism of Volodymyr Zelensky following his and Donald Trump’s clash with the Ukrainian president in the Oval Office last week.

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3 d. ago European leaders ‘doubling down’ on backing Zelensky after Trump blowup

European leaders ‘doubling down’ on backing Zelensky after Trump blowup  The Washington Post

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