Texas Rep. Al Green Removed From House During Trump State of the Union

SUMMARY  WASHINGTON — Representative Al Green, a Democrat from Texas, was escorted from the House chamber Tuesday evening during President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address after displaying a protest sign.  Green held a sign reading, “Black people aren’t apes,” apparently referencing a controversial social media post by Trump featuring former President Barack Obama … Read more

House Speaker Mike Johnson to Showcase George Washington’s Gavel at State of the Union

SUMMARY  WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson will display the gavel used by George Washington during the laying of the US Capitol cornerstone as President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address Tuesday night, the US Capitol Historical Society said.  The display marks the first time the artifact will appear during the president’s … Read more

State of the Union 2026: Newsrooms Prepare for Unscripted Moments as Trump Addresses Congress

SUMMARY  WASHINGTON — As President Donald Trump prepares to deliver his 2026 State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night, news organizations are mobilizing extensive teams to cover what has increasingly become both a policy speech and a political spectacle.  Editors and reporters say preparation for the annual address … Read more

Trump to Center State of the Union on Tax Cuts Amid GOP Tariff Tensions

SUMMARY  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will make tax cuts the centerpiece of his State of the Union address Tuesday night, positioning them as the foundation of his legislative agenda while navigating Republican divisions over tariffs and economic messaging. The president is expected to argue that the economy is strong but that additional tax relief … Read more

Katherine Short, Daughter of Martin Short, Dies at 42 in Hollywood Hills

SUMMARY  Katherine Short, the forty two year old daughter of actor and comedian Martin Short, died Monday at her home in the Hollywood Hills, a family representative confirmed.  Law enforcement sources told the Los Angeles Times that her death is being investigated as an apparent suicide. The death of Katherine Short has drawn attention not … Read more

Robert Carradine, ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Lizzie McGuire’ Actor, Dies at 71

SUMMARY  LOS ANGELES — Robert Carradine, the American actor known for his roles in “Revenge of the Nerds” and the Disney Channel series “Lizzie McGuire,” has died at age 71, according to a statement from his management company to CNN.  His family confirmed his death in a statement to Deadline but did not specify the … Read more

Trump Hits Out at Reports That Top General Flagged Risks of Attacking Iran

SUMMARY WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday forcefully rejected media reports that the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff warned him about the risks of attacking Iran, dismissing coverage as “fake news” while reaffirming the United States could prevail in any conflict with Tehran. The president’s comments came as the Pentagon, allies and … Read more

Trump to Use State of the Union to Appeal to Skeptical Midterm Voters

SUMMARY  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is set to deliver his 2026 State of the Union address on Tuesday, a high stakes moment aimed at energizing Republican voters ahead of November’s midterm elections for control of Congress.  The address comes amid declining approval ratings and recent Supreme Court rulings that have constrained his economic and … Read more

Calls Mount for Rep. Tony Gonzales’ Removal Amid Staffer Allegations

SUMMARY  The chair of the Congressional Democratic Women’s Caucus is calling for the removal of Rep. Tony Gonzales, a Republican from Texas, following allegations that he had an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.  Gonzales has denied the claims as political smears. The controversy has intensified calls from both Democrats and Republican … Read more