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6 Takeaways From Trump’s Address to Congress

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In a lengthy speech, President Trump promoted his administration’s rapid early moves and reprised the themes of his campaign, vowing to crack down on illegal immigration and “wokeness.”

Read the Full Transcript of President Trump’s Speech to Congress

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In a speech to Congress in his first weeks in office, the president laid out his vision to remake U.S. policy on the military, trade, immigration and foreign aid.

Here’s What to Watch For in Trump’s Speech to Congress

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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.

Musk and Republican Lawmakers Pressure Judges with Impeachment Threats

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Democrats say the calls to remove judges who block Trump administration initiatives amount to intimidation. Some senior Republicans were also skeptical of the effort.

Democrats See Political Opening in G.O.P. Budget as Republicans Eye Medicaid Cuts

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Democrats are rerunning the playbook that won them control of Congress in 2018, focusing on the cost of the G.O.P.’s tax cut plan for ordinary Americans, particularly when it comes to health care.

Former Defense Secretaries Call Trump’s Firing of Military Leaders ‘Reckless’

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The five men asked the House and the Senate to hold hearings “to assess the national security implications of Mr. Trump’s dismissals.”