President Trump will deliver the State of the Union address at 9 p.m. to a nation—and a world—transformed by his policies.
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| Ivan Pentchoukov
National Editor |
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| Ivan Pentchoukov
National Editor |
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Good morning! President Donald Trump will deliver the State of the Union address at 9 p.m. tonight to a nation—and a world—transformed by his America-first vision.
My colleague, Epoch Times journalist Joseph Lord, prepped all the essentials about the speech, including how to watch, what to expect, and what some Democrats plan to do in protest. But before we get started, here are today’s top stories: |
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The FBI’s investigation into the 2020 election in Georgia is following leads largely discovered years ago by concerned citizens using data obtained through freedom of information requests or litigation. The state’s top election official, a Republican, has dismissed these leads as administrative and human errors too small to affect the election’s result. The FBI, however, has a different perspective.
- Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime critic of the use of glyphosate, issued a poignant response to President Donald Trump’s recent order designating the production of the herbicide as critical to national security.
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An operation by Mexican security forces to capture a top cartel figure triggered a wave of violence that spread across Mexico. At least 25 members of the Mexican National Guard were killed in Jalisco in six attacks after the killing of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader.
- A former Chinese intelligence agent says it’s difficult to detect Beijing’s many spies operating in countries like Canada and the United States, but says there are nevertheless some clues that can give their hidden identity away.
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🍵 Health: A new study raises fresh concerns about plastic exposure from bottled water.
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President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington on March 4, 2025. (Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times) |
President Donald Trump will address both chambers of Congress today in what will be his first State of the Union since beginning his second term. Scheduled for 9 p.m., the speech will mark Trump’s second address to Congress since he reclaimed the White House, coming roughly one year after his March 4, 2025, address to a joint session. Unlike that speech, the State of the Union address is mandated by the U.S. Constitution. Presidents have historically used the occasion to speak on the top issues of the day, their appraisal of the state of the United States, their plans for the future, and legislative requests.
The address, on the year of the United States’ 250th anniversary, comes as the Department of Homeland Security remains shut down, reflecting a larger national debate over the administration’s immigration enforcement crackdown. Abroad, the Trump administration’s tariffs, diplomacy, and military pressure are driving epochal shifts on every continent.
Where to Watch: The State of the Union address will be easily accessible through a variety of platforms. Like all other official activities on the floor of Congress, the address will be streamed on C-SPAN. Viewers can also watch the speech on NTD, The Epoch Times’ sister media outlet, which will stream the address live online in addition to cable and satellite feeds. NTD’s coverage begins at 6 p.m. ET.
What Is It: The State of the Union is an annual message mandated by Article II, Section 3, of the U.S. Constitution in which the president reports to Congress on the nation’s current condition and lays out his legislative priorities. Trump is expected to review his economic accomplishments, including record-breaking achievements such as the Dow Jones Industrial Average surpassing 50,000 points. He could also discuss the Supreme Court’s recent decision striking down his tariff authority. He will also likely highlight reductions in immigration flows at the southern border with Mexico.
The Designated Survivor: Attendees have historically included the entire U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. To ensure presidential succession in the event of a catastrophe, a Cabinet official in the line of succession—the “designated survivor”—will be taken to a secure location until the address wraps up. Their identity is usually disclosed around the time the address begins.
Guests: This year, Trump has invited the U.S. Men’s and Women’s Olympic Hockey teams to attend the event as his special guests following their gold medal victories over Canada. Democratic lawmakers have invited survivors of deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including Jess Michaels and the family of the late Virginia Roberts Giuffre. Democrats’ Boycott: A growing list of Democrats has announced plans to skip the event entirely this year in favor of an event dubbed a “People’s State of the Union.”
Democrats’ Response: This year, Democrats’ response will be delivered by Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger.
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- President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation establishing Feb. 22 as National Angel Family Day to honor Americans killed by criminal illegal immigrants.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom is road-testing a national political message through deep-red territory this week with an eye on an expected 2028 run for president.
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The Environmental Protection Agency is revamping the Biden administration’s Clean School Bus program, which focused on installing electric buses at U.S. schools. The overhauled program will focus on providing school districts with “increased choice and affordable options” instead.
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The Department of Homeland Security purchased a large warehouse in Surprise, Arizona, in January to house as many as 1,500 illegal immigrants. DHS spent $70 million in cash to purchase the building, as part of the Trump administration’s push to transform sites nationwide into federal detention centers. Some locals are frustrated because they received no notification about their new neighbor.
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Shipping cranes stand above container ships loaded with shipping containers at the Port of Los Angeles in Los Angeles, Calif., on Feb. 20, 2026. (Mario Tama/Getty Images) |
- President Donald Trump said on Monday that he may implement higher tariffs on countries that “play games” following last week’s Supreme Court ruling.
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The European Parliament suspended the ratification process of the U.S.–European Union trade deal, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 15 percent global tariff following the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down his emergency tariffs.
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FedEx is suing the United States for a full refund of the emergency tariffs after the Supreme Court ruled the levies unconstitutional.
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Anthropic, the maker of the Claude chatbot, accused three of China’s leading artificial intelligence companies of creating more than 24,000 fraudulent accounts to tap into its system and train their own models.
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Two former Google engineers and one of their husbands were charged with allegedly conspiring to steal trade secrets related to the company’s Tensor processor used in its Pixel phones.
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A supplied image obtained on Feb. 23, 2026, of an artists' impression of the base of the proposed Trump Tower on the Gold Coast. (PR Image/Courtesy of Altus Property Group) |
- After weeks of speculation, Australia’s first Trump Tower has finally been confirmed for the Gold Coast and is set to be the country’s tallest building.
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The Chinese Communist Party has tightened controls on retired officials, imposing additional restrictions on their foreign travel, insiders from several provinces told The Epoch Times.
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A former British ambassador to the United States was arrested on Monday after the U.S. government released emails between the ambassador and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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The European Union has published the first list of safe countries as part of the introduction of new immigration laws that will allow nations to deport illegal immigrants from the 27-nation bloc.
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A hot-air balloon carrying tourists passes by the Melbourne central business district skyline during an early morning flight, in Melbourne, Australia, on Feb. 23, 2026. (William West/AFP via Getty Images) |
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A detail from the portrait of Paul Revere, 1768, by John Singleton Copley. Copley's inclusion of Revere's teapot showcased both the artist's and artisan's skill. (Museum of Fine Arts, Boston) |
Paul Revere’s legendary 1775 midnight ride from Boston to warn the residents of Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, that British regulars were on the march earned him a revered place in American history. This courageous pre-revolutionary act by a member of the Sons of Liberty was later immortalized in an 1860 poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
In addition to his patriotism, Revere is known for being one of colonial America’s most prolific and talented silversmiths. Examination of his work reveals his artisanal skill, and analysis of his portraits shows the esteem in which he was held during his lifetime.
Revere (1734–1818) was born the son of a French immigrant silversmith, Apollos Rivoire, who changed his name to Paul Revere. When his father died in 1754, the young Revere inherited his shop and quickly increased its business. During his career, he and his apprentices made over 5,000 silver objects.
He worked in the latest styles—rococo before the Revolution and neoclassical afterwards—and produced a range of products, at least 90 different types in categories that included flatware, tableware, and personal accessories. In addition to selling his silver works, Revere supplied clients with imported textiles, hardware, and jewelry.
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Coffeepot, 1769, by Paul Revere. Silver; 9 7/8 inches by 8 1/2 inches by 4 3/4 inches. (Yale University Art Galley, Connecticut) |
Rococo objects are among the most creative in Revere’s output. They are characterized by curvilinear forms, asymmetry, and elaborate decorative elements. An exceptional example from this period is Yale University Art Gallery’s tall and tapered coffeepot. Dated to 1769, it is a rare example of colonial silver that still has its original handle. (More) |
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