Elon Musk Meets With Senate Republicans Amid Tensions Over Federal Cuts
Elon Musk heads to Capitol Hill for a diplomatic mission.
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With Musk Targeting Social Security, Democrats See a Political Opportunity
Democrats argue that Elon Musk’s criticism of the program and push to squeeze savings from it is a prelude to benefit cuts. Republicans and President Trump say they plan no such thing.
Democratic Response to Trump Shows a Party Divided on How to Resist Him
Party leaders opted for a soberly delivered, centrist counter to the president’s speech, but the dominant image of Democratic pushback was a liberal congressman waving his cane in protest.
During Trump’s Rowdy Speech to Congress, the Quiet Moments Said the Most
President Trump’s comments on tariffs and Social Security sent something of a chill through the House chamber.
Here’s How Democrats Are Protesting Trump’s Speech to Congress
Many Democrats are taking guests who they say have been hurt by Elon Musk’s gutting of the federal bureaucracy. Several others will skip the speech and host counterprogramming, such as live fact-checking.
Trump’s Latest Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China Could Be His Biggest Gamble
President Trump has offered a confusing mix of reasons for upending global trade relations, leaving America’s biggest trading partners baffled and angry.
Senator Elissa Slotkin Will Deliver Democratic Response to Trump’s Speech
The Michigan Democrat, a first-term senator, is expected to lay out the economic and national security stakes of President Trump’s agenda.
Republican House Members Told to Stop Holding In-Person Town Halls
The chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee told G.O.P. lawmakers that public confrontations with angry constituents could hurt them politically in the midterm elections.
Here’s What to Watch For in Trump’s Speech to Congress
Presidents typically use these speeches to promote their accomplishments and lay out their plans. President Trump is expected to touch on Ukraine and government cuts.
Here’s How to Watch Trump’s Address to Congress
At 9 p.m. Eastern, President Trump will speak to a joint session of Congress for the first time in his second term. The New York Times will carry the address live.