Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the Capitol in Washington, D.C. February 24, 2026. REUTERS/NATHAN HOWARD
US President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress, a potentially pivotal moment as the White House seeks to firm up support among Republican voters ahead of November's midterm election.
Trump spoke against a backdrop of rising tensions with Iran and voter frustration with the high cost of living.
Some takeaways from Trump's address include a focus on the economy and a case for war with Iran.
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