Feb 05 Watch 6:20 Democrats express doubt about Trump’s message of unity As President Trump prepares to deliver the State of the Union Tuesday night, the White House says he will both appeal for unity and hold to his demand for a southern border wall. But Democrats voiced skepticism that the president… Continue watching
Feb 05 Watch 5:51 Clyburn sees hope for bipartisanship on border security, infrastructure Before President Trump’s State of the Union address, the third-ranking Democrat in the House says he thinks there is common ground to be had on border security. Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C., joins Judy Woodruff to discuss what priorities both parties… Continue watching
Feb 05 Watch 7:30 Will Trump turn State of the Union unity talk into action? The political battle lines are drawn ahead of President Trump’s 2019 State of the Union address. For perspective on the run-up to the big address from opposite sides of the American political spectrum, Judy Woodruff talks to Chris Buskirk, editor… Continue watching
Feb 05 Watch 3:55 Can a State of the Union address ease tensions in Washington? How will President Trump's 2019 State of the Union address fit into American history? And can the president’s annual speech change the dynamics on Capitol Hill? Presidential historian Michael Beschloss joins Judy Woodruff to put this moment of political division… Continue watching
Feb 05 Watch 6:33 Perdue: Split Congress has ‘historic opportunity’ to make big deals Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., says President Trump is “a dealmaker first and last,” and that Americans can expect to hear a more conciliatory tone at the State of the Union on Tuesday despite the impasse over a southern border wall. Continue watching
Feb 05 Watch 5:36 News Wrap: Trump court nominee says her past statements on date rape make her ‘cringe’ In our news wrap Tuesday, Neomi Rao, the woman nominated to take the federal appeals court seat formerly held by Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, voiced regrets for her past statements on rape, race and equal rights before the Senate… Continue watching
Feb 05 What to watch for in Trump’s 2019 State of the Union address By Lisa Desjardins Here's what makes this address different from past years. Continue reading
Feb 05 Trump enjoys solid economy ahead of State of the Union, but threats remain By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Despite strong hiring, concerns about headwinds facing the U.S. economy this year have not dissipated. Continue reading
Feb 05 Trump to call for optimism, unity in State of the Union By Julie Pace, Associated Press The president is expected to use the moment to attempt a reset after two years of bitter partisanship and deeply personal attacks. Continue reading
Feb 05 Trump’s State of the Union guests include freed drug offender, bullied student By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Guests invited to the State of the Union typically put a face on policies the president will promote in the nationally televised address. Continue reading