Feb 04 WATCH: Trump delivers 2019 State of the Union Face to face with emboldened Democrats, President Donald Trump on Tuesday called on Washington to cast aside "revenge, resistance and retribution" and end "ridiculous partisan investigations" in a State of the Union address delivered at a vulnerable moment for his… Continue reading
Jan 30 Undocumented woman who worked for Trump Organization will attend State of the Union speech By Associated Press A spokeswoman for New Jersey Democratic congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman confirmed Wednesday that her guest will a woman who was born in Guatemala and has spoken out about the Trump Organization's hiring practices. Continue reading
Jan 29 Stacey Abrams to deliver Democrats’ response to State of the Union By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press The role elevates Abrams in Democratic politics after she narrowly lost the Georgia governor's race in November. Continue reading
Jan 29 Most Americans think the nation is on the wrong track, poll shows By Michelle R. Smith, Emily Swanson, Associated Press Seventy percent of Americans say the United states is headed the wrong direction, up from 59 percent in December. Continue reading
Jan 28 Pelosi re-invites Trump to deliver State of the Union on Feb. 5 By Associated Press President Donald Trump on Monday accepted House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's invitation to deliver his State of the Union speech, a week later than originally scheduled because of the partial government shutdown. Continue reading
Jan 24 Trump decides to delay State of the Union after showdown with Pelosi By Kevin Freking, Matthew Daly, Catherine Lucey, Associated Press Following a high-stakes game of dare and double-dare, Trump conceded that "no venue that can compete with the history, tradition and importance of the House Chamber" and that he was not looking for an alternate option after Pelosi served notice… Continue reading
Jan 23 Trump wants to deliver State of Union next week as planned By Jill Colvin, Associated Press The White House is proceeding with plans for President Donald Trump to deliver his State of the Union speech in front of a joint session of Congress on Tuesday without knowing whether Democrats will let him have that stage. Continue reading
Jan 22 Trump reportedly moving ahead with State of the Union next week amid shutdown By Jill Colvin, Associated Press The White House is moving forward with plans for the State of the Union address next week in front of a joint session of Congress — despite a letter from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi requesting he delay it. Continue reading
Jan 17 Trump denies Pelosi an aircraft to visit U.S. troops abroad By Catherine Lucey, Matthew Lee, Zeke Miller, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The move was an apparent response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's attempt to delay the president's State of Union address. Continue reading
Jan 16 Pelosi asks Trump to reschedule State of the Union address until shutdown resolved By Associated Press House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the partial shutdown is raising concerns about security preparations for the speech. The California Democrat notes that the Secret Service and Department of Homeland Security have been without funding for almost four weeks. Continue reading