It was the longest State of the Union address in U.S. history. Trump used his time at the lectern as a victory lap for his first year back in office. But as Molly Martinez reports, this state of the union caused quite a bit of division.

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A decade before the U.S. constitution – lawmakers in Virginia met in pubs hatching out a plan to form the United States. As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, @BCullerton shares how meetings in Colonial Williamsburg shaped the country we see today.

A federal judge has permanently sealed a report on President Trump's handling of classified documents, ruling the special counsel's appointment was unconstitutional. The findings will remain under seal unless overturned on appeal. Peter Zampa reports.

President Donald Trump honors "angel families" with a proclamation, with a special focus on Laken Riley, murdered by an illegal immigrant. Jon Decker reports:

Tuesday marks Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech - where he’ll give a victory lap of his presidential accomplishments. One of those accomplishments: tariffs took a major blow last week after the supreme court struck them down. Molly Martinez reports:

The Supreme Court strikes down the President’s tariffs policy – a major setback for his second-term agenda. Jon Decker reports from the White House.

BREAKING: Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs

President Donald Trump is expected to emphasize his immigration enforcement policies during his State of the Union address Tuesday, despite the controversy surrounding them. @stetsonm.bsky.social

President Trump presides over the first meeting of the Board of Peace. Jon Decker reports from the White House.

President Trump's reshaping the world order—and everyone's watching. The president’s dramatic year of foreign policy will be on full display during Tuesday’s State of the Union. Peter Zampa reports.

President Donald Trump travels to Marjorie Taylor Greene's old congressional district to promote his economic agenda as voting in the special election for her replacement gets underway. Jon Decker reports.

#LunarNewYear in the nation's capital! A Lion Dance celebration moved through the streets of DC's Chinatown today. Leah Vredenbregt reports:

A man who allegedly charged the U.S. Capitol with a loaded shotgun Tuesday afternoon – is now in police custody. Police are still investigating what lead up to the incident. Brendan Cullerton reports:

The world mourns the loss of faith leader, civil rights campaign, politician, father and husband, Rev. Jesse Jackson. @PeterZampa reports.

Students from around the world are gathered in Washington, D.C. for the 'Future City' competition, presenting innovative designs for sustainable communities. Stephen Goin reports:

The midterm elections are still nine months away — but concerns are growing that the Trump administration is laying groundwork now for possible interference. Molly Martinez reports:

Many Department of Homeland Security employees are now working without pay – as a partial government shutdown has impacted a series of agencies under the DHS umbrella. Brendan Cullerton reports:

A partial government shutdown at midnight tonight is all but certain. Hope was lost after a failed vote in the senate Thursday. As Molly Martinez reports, law makers are skipping town with no solution in sight.

Inflation fell to 2.4% in January, moving closer to the Fed's 2% target and raising hopes for rate cuts. Peter Zampa reports.

The Trump administration has announced that it will 'conclude' a months-long immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota after thousands of arrests and widespread protests. Stephen Goin reports:

Failed indictments against the “seditious six” — and now a federal judge temporarily stopped Sec. Hegseth from disciplining Sen. Kelly for what he said in a video posted back in November. Caitrin Assaf reports:

It was another explosive day on capitol hill as senators grilled local Minnesota officials. Immigration enforcement was the topic. But as Molly Martinez reports, a public hearing turned into personal attacks.

After traveling more than 2,300 miles across America, a group of Buddhist monks concluded their ‘Walk for Peace” in Washington, D.C. Stephen Goin reports:

Heated exchanges and personal insults flew around a House Judiciary Committee hearing Wednesday. Attorney General Pam Bondi was in the hot seat, defending her tenure at the department of justice. Molly Martinez  reports:

Two Democratic senators are speaking out, saying they won’t back down after the DOJ tried - and failed - to secure indictments against them. Caitrin Assaf reports:

President Donald Trump is directing the Pentagon to ink energy contracts with the coal industry. The President signed an executive order alongside coal industry leaders at the White House Wednesday evening. Brendan Cullerton reports:

The top House budget writer is now pushing for congressional Republicans to pass part 2 of the One Big Beautiful Bill in 2026. @stetsonm.bsky.social reports:

Strong hiring in January gives stocks a boost, but massive revisions to 2025 jobs numbers reveal a mixed picture beneath the surface. Here's what the latest employment report tells us about the state of the U.S. economy. Peter Zampa reports.

President Donald Trump picked a fresh fight with Canada Tuesday, this time over the soon-to-be opened Gordie Howe bridge connecting Detroit, Michigan to Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Jon Decker reports:

ICE officials in the hot seat Tuesday as lawmakers grilled them on operations in Minnesota. This, after national outrage following the killings of two Americans at the hands of ice agents. Molly Martinez reports:

As the eighth anniversary of the tragic Parkland school shooting approaches, some lawmakers on Capitol Hill are still pushing to pass new legislation to try to prevent future school shootings. @stetsonm.bsky.social reports:

An impending House vote on the SAVE America Act is sparking fierce debate on Capitol Hill. GOP says it would strengthen elections by requiring citizenship documents to register to vote, while Dems warn it could create new barriers. Stephen Goin reports:

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The White House in damage control mode – after President Donald Trump re-posted a video online that included imagery depicting former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes. Jon Decker reports.

As the nation works to thaw from last month’s winter storm - the Department of Energy is recapping their performance — providing an update on the energy grid, and what they say worked to keep the lights on. Caitrin Assaf has more.

Federal officials say a 'key participant' tied to the 2012 Benghazi terror attack is now in U.S. custody. The suspect, Zubayar al-Bakoush, faces multiple charges in the deaths of four Americans. Stephen Goin reports:

New terrorism charges have been filed against the man accused of killing two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, D.C., in May 2025. Prosecutors say the updated charges carry a mandatory life sentence. Stephen Goin reports:

With affordability a top issue of 2026, lawmakers in both chambers are tackling one of the root causes of the cost crisis: the high price of prescription drugs. @caitrinassaf has more on the different tactics being taken to protect patients.

Thousands of documents exposing victims' identities were released by mistake. Now the DOJ is scrambling to fix the damage—but lawyers say it may already be too late. Peter Zampa reports.

Border czar Tom Homan says 700 ICE and CPB agents are leaving Minnesota. The announcement comes after a month of violent, high-profile clashes between law enforcement and protestors. Molly Martinez says the fight is far from over for lawmakers.

One Democratic senator is saying he’s concerned about the Trump administration recent actions that he claims pose a grave threat to election security. @stetsonm.bsky.social reports.

The White House walks back the President’s comments on elections. Jon Decker reports.

The House of Representatives voted to end a partial government shut down – and send a $1.2 trillion spending plan to Trump’s desk. The funding was held up over Democratic opposition to ICE agents killing U.S. citizens. Brendan Cullerton reports.

Day three of a partial government shutdown is quickly becoming day four as lawmakers remain deadlocked over ICS reforms. Now, president trump is making his plea. Molly Martinez reports.

The President names his choice to lead the Federal Reserve. Jon Decker reports from Washington.

In a bombshell ruling Friday, Judge Margaret Garnett dropped counts three and four of the federal charges against Mangione — a major development that means the death penalty is now off the table. Peter Zampa reports.

Lawmakers only have a few hours left to avert a partial government shutdown and success is looking unlikely. Molly Martinez explains why.

The DOJ says it has finished releasing the 'Epstein files' after making 3 million new pages public on Friday under a federal transparency law. Stephen Goin reports:

The man accused of spraying Rep. Ilhan Omar with an unknown substance at a Minneapolis town hall - will now face federal charges. Caitrin Assaf has more on the Department of Justice’s case against him.