February 25, 2026 DOUG SCHOEN: One big winner, one giant loser and one big problem after Trump's State of the Union President Trump's State of the Union set the midterm election agenda with populist messaging on economy and immigration, though the long-term political impact remains uncertain.
February 25, 2026 Spanberger slams Trump on ‘affordability’ in SOTU response — as Virginia Democrats push new taxes Virginia Gov. Spanberger delivers Democratic SOTU response, criticizing Trump while facing scrutiny over new state taxes despite "affordability" claims.
February 24, 2026 New Dem star's quick hard-left turn after 'moderate' campaign won her coveted response to Trump: lawmaker Virginia Republican accuses Gov. Spanberger of supporting controversial redistricting to gain Democratic party favor and State of Union response role.
February 24, 2026 Democrats' 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' on 'full display' with counter-State of the Union events, Johnson says House Speaker Mike Johnson said the Democratic Party has nothing to offer "but their TDS agenda," with multiple counter-SOTU events set for Tuesday night.
February 24, 2026 Democratic Party's 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' is on display with counter-SOTU events: Johnson House Speaker Mike Johnson slams Democrats for hosting several counter-State of the Union events on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026.
February 24, 2026 DHS shutdown looms over Mar-a-Lago shooting as unpaid Secret Service agents neutralize armed suspect Secret Service agents working without pay due to DHS shutdown shot armed intruder at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort after he allegedly brandished shotgun.
February 23, 2026 MARK HALPERIN: Trump strategy super session plots midterm survival as history stalks GOP Trump's senior team, led by chief of staff Susie Wiles and pollster Tony Fabrizio, gathered to strategize around messaging for the 2026 midterm elections. And it was fascinating.
February 21, 2026 Trump pulls endorsement from GOP lawmaker over alleged lack of support for administration's tariff agenda Trump pulled his endorsement of Rep. Jeff Hurd after the Colorado Republican cited Congress’ constitutional authority over trade policy amid a tariff dispute.
February 20, 2026 EPA scraps Biden coal restrictions, and advocates say move will restore American dominance EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin reversed Biden-era mercury standards for coal plants, sparking praise from energy advocates for struggling coal communities.
February 20, 2026 ‘Tariffs suck’: Some Republicans privately celebrate as Supreme Court blocks Trump policy Some Republicans quietly celebrate the Supreme Court’s decision blocking most of President Trump’s tariffs, calling it a win for Congress’ authority.