Democratic lawmakers are split on attending Donald Trump’s State of the Union Tuesday, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries offering options of “silent defiance” or absence.
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Where Trump stands in the eyes of Americans ahead of the State of the Union address
Trump’s approval ratings remain underwater, at 44% in the latest Fox News Poll, despite his claims of “highest poll numbers ever” as he prepares for State of the Union address.
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.
House Dem compares Trump’s illegal immigration crackdown to ‘terrorism,’ vows to abolish ICE
Oregon Democrat compares U.S. immigration enforcement to “terrorism” in viral town hall video, vowing to dismantle ICE if party regains political power.
Senate Dems move to force Trump admin to pay back $175B in tariff refunds with new bill
Senate Democrats unveiled a bill Monday that would force the president to pay back $175 billion in tariff revenue his administration received before having the Read More
Katie Porter holds ‘F— TRUMP’ sign at California Democratic convention
Former Rep. Katie Porter, who is running for Golden State governor, said “F— Trump” during remarks at the California Democratic Party state convention.
DHS shutdown drags into week two as Iran threat, SOTU clash complicate Hill talks
The funding standoff remained steady over Homeland Security funding while other issues, like possible conflict with Iran, tariffs and the State of the Union, threaten to sideline a deal.
Florida bill would let churches use armed volunteers instead of licensed security
A Florida bill would allow churches, synagogues and mosques to use armed volunteers for security instead of costly licensed guards amid rising violence concerns.
Why keeping lawmakers in DC during shutdown may have caused more harm than good
Congress left Washington without resolving DHS funding crisis because no deal was close, avoiding potential mayhem from keeping lawmakers idle during shutdown.
WATCH: Top 5 most memorable moments in American State of the Union history
Trump’s upcoming State of the Union address could spark viral moments like Reagan’s guest acknowledgment, Pelosi tearing up Trump’s speech, and Biden’s exchanges.