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Trump did what today?
2/25/2026
President Trump delivers first State of the Union address of his second term
- President Trump called it a 'golden age of America' in his State of the Union address.
- He highlighted achievements in his presidency while facing low approval ratings.
- Trump focused on economic accomplishments and announced policy proposals for affordability.
- More than half the public feels the country is worse off under his leadership.
- Divisions between political parties remain, with Republicans generally supportive and Democrats critical.
Who will — and won't — be guests at the State of the Union address
- Trump's guests include a Virginia teen involved in a parental rights case and the U.S. men's hockey team.
- Many Democratic lawmakers are skipping the event in protest of Trump's agenda.
- Some invitees include survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse.
- The U.S. women's hockey team declined the invitation due to scheduling conflicts.
- The guest list highlights political divides and issues surrounding current events.
Democrats tap Spanberger and Padilla to respond to State of the Union
- Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will give the Democratic response to Trump's address.
- Spanberger highlighted issues like rising costs and chaos in communities.
- Senator Alex Padilla will provide the Spanish-language response.
- Democrats aim to contrast their message with Trump's administration.
- Some Democratic members will participate in a counter-event instead of attending the speech.
Read NPR's annotated fact check of President Trump's State of the Union
- Trump's State of the Union aims to boast about accomplishments amidst low approval ratings.
- Polls suggest the majority of Americans believe the country is worse off now.
- Fact checks will address claims on issues like inflation, border security, and job growth.
- The economy's conditions differ from those claimed by Trump, with many still struggling.
- The event unfolds amid political and economic debates about Trump's administration.
Justice Department withheld and removed some Epstein files related to Trump
- The Justice Department has not released certain Epstein files mentioning Trump.
- These files include FBI interviews with a woman accusing Trump of abuse.
- The DOJ faces scrutiny over its handling of Epstein-related documents.
- Lawmakers are launching investigations into the withholding of these files.
- The situation raises concerns about transparency and accountability.
Hegseth threatens to blacklist Anthropic over 'woke AI' concerns
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth threatens to cut ties with AI company Anthropic.
- The threat stems from Anthropic's refusal to loosen its safety standards for military use.
- Hegseth aims to compel the use of Anthropic's AI in various military operations.
- Anthropic maintains its position against using AI for mass surveillance.
- The situation highlights the tensions between ethical AI practices and military demands.
Flavor Flav is among women's hockey team fans outraged by presidential snub
- Flavor Flav criticized Trump's disregard for the U.S. women's hockey team.
- Flav offered to celebrate the women's team in Las Vegas after Trump's comments.
- The women's team declined Trump's invitation to the State of the Union.
- Trump's jokes about the women's team sparked anger among fans and supporters.
- Flav's support showcases the ongoing struggle for recognition of women's sports.
A U.S. veteran adopted an orphan from Iran. Decades later, ICE is trying to deport her
- A woman adopted from Iran faces deportation despite being raised in America.
- She is considered an immigrant due to visa issues during her adoption.
- The woman fears returning to a country she doesn't know amidst turmoil.
- This case highlights failures in the immigration system affecting adoptees.
- Advocates call for policy changes to protect noncitizen adoptees.
Russia thought it would take days to seize Ukraine. 4 years later, war is still raging
- Russia's invasion of Ukraine has become a lengthy conflict, lasting over four years.
- Both countries experience heavy casualties with no end in sight.
- Diplomatic efforts have stalled, with no progress toward a resolution.
- Continued warfare has led to significant displacement of civilians.
- The war's impact has created a humanitarian crisis across Ukraine.
These small-business owners are owed tariff refunds. Will they ever get them?
- Small businesses seek refunds following the Supreme Court ruling against Trump's tariffs.
- Many faced challenges in reclaiming their paid tariffs amounting to billions.
- The process of obtaining refunds is unclear and burdensome for small business owners.
- Legislation is being proposed to streamline the refund process for all businesses.
- Uncertainty remains on how the government will handle the refunds due.
Gene therapy is transforming lives, but for many Americans it's hard to reach
- Accessing gene therapy can be extremely challenging for patients like Dustin Vidrine.
- High costs and lack of local specialists hinder many from receiving treatment.
- The fragmented healthcare system makes equitable access to medical advancements difficult.
- Patients face bureaucratic barriers as they seek needed care in other states.
- Efforts are underway to improve availability and reduce disparities in access.
U.S. House rejects aviation safety bill after Pentagon abruptly withdraws support
- The House voted down the ROTOR Act focused on aviation safety improvements.
- The Pentagon withdrew support over budget concerns and potential security risks.
- The bipartisan bill had wide support but faced strong opposition from some Republican leaders.
- Families of previous crash victims expressed disappointment over the vote.
- Senators involved in the initial support promise to keep advocating for aviation safety measures.
Gavin Newsom says he's 'punching a bully back' when he trolls Trump
- California Governor Newsom critiques Trump while promoting Democratic unity.
- He aims to energize voters and not abandon red states ahead of elections.
- Newsom mixes criticism with effort to engage right-wing figures for dialogue.
- His actions are seen as positioning for a potential presidential run in 2028.
- The governor aims to build a diverse Democratic alliance against Trump's rhetoric.
Poll: Most say the state of the union is not strong and the U.S. is worse off
- A majority of Americans believe the state of the union is weak and worsening.
- Public sentiment suggests Trump's policies negatively affect their lives.
- Divided opinions on the current situation reflect deepening political rifts.
- Polls indicate concerns over democracy and governance are rising.
- The findings present challenges for Trump during the State of the Union address.
Listen to NPR live coverage of the State of the Union
- NPR will provide live coverage of Trump's State of the Union address.
- The address aims to outline accomplishments and priorities for the second term.
- The Democratic response will also be featured during the coverage.
- Listeners can tune in through various platforms, including the NPR app.
- Coverage begins at 9 p.m. ET.
U.S. ambassador to France tries to defuse spat after being barred from government
- U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner faces backlash over missing a meeting in France.
- The failure to attend was seen as undermining his diplomatic role.
- Kushner spoke with the French foreign minister to address the situation.
- Despite the spat, officials stressed it wouldn't harm U.S.-France relations.
- The incident highlights ongoing tensions related to comments from U.S. officials.
Is the YIMBY movement doomed?
- The YIMBY (Yes In My Backyard) movement seeks to increase housing supply amid high costs.
- Homeownership and local regulations pose challenges for new developments.
- The movement faces political resistance from homeowners who fear price declines.
- Some areas transition from development-friendly to NIMBY (Not In My Backyard) attitudes.
- Success hinges on balancing housing affordability with community interests.
Home Page Tiny Desk Carousel
- Featured Tiny Desk Concerts spotlight various musical talents and performances.
- Listeners can explore a collection of notable and unique musical acts.
- These concerts celebrate music's diversity across genres and cultures.
- The series allows for intimate performances often outside of traditional venues.
- Fans can find new artists while enjoying familiar ones via the Tiny Desk format.
How to stop stewing about something you've taken (a little too) personally
- Taking things personally can drain emotional energy; expert advice suggests pausing.
- Consider the perspective of others to break negative thought cycles.
- Reflecting on situations in the third person can foster objectivity.
- Clarifying misunderstandings through communication can relieve tensions.
- Building self-worth can help prevent overreacting to perceived slights.
COMIC: How to explore your gender identity as an adult
- Exploring gender identity is a personal journey, with no one-size-fits-all approach.
- Self-knowledge and community support are crucial for understanding one's identity.
- Connect with your inner child to rediscover interests that shaped you.
- Small acts of permission can pave the way for exploration and expression.
- Seek guidance and build relationships with trans and supportive individuals.