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Trump to Deliver State of the Union With Economy, Tariff Setback and ICE Fallout in Spotlight

Polls show voters unconvinced on his economy, with a DHS funding lapse over ICE tactics sharpening scrutiny.

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U.S. President Donald Trump gestures at the end of an event to honor "Angel Families" who have lost family members to crimes committed by people in the country illegally, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 23, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
FILE - Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivers her State of the Commonwealth address before a joint session of the Virignia General Assembly at the Capitol, Jan. 19, 2026, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
President Donald Trump leaves after an event to proclaim "Angel Family Day" in the East Room of the White House, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Overview

  • President Donald Trump delivers a prime-time State of the Union tonight as Republicans look to steady their standing ahead of November’s midterms.
  • White House officials say he will emphasize jobs and affordability and is prepared to claim progress despite surveys showing high disapproval on inflation and the economy.
  • The speech follows a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated his global tariff regime, and aides expect him to argue the court erred and outline alternative legal paths.
  • A partial Department of Homeland Security shutdown tied to aggressive ICE operations—after two U.S. citizens were shot and killed in Minneapolis—has intensified criticism of enforcement tactics.
  • Officials say he will address plans regarding Iran, while Democrats stage boycotts and counter‑events and tap Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger for the official response and Sen. Alex Padilla for the Spanish‑language rebuttal.