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Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivers response to Trump's State of the Union

Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivers the official party response after President Trump gave himself and Republicans high marks while scolding Democrats for their stances on the economy and ...
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Trump's speech is longest State of the Union address in recent history

Speaking for more than an hour and 40 minutes, President Trump beat his previous record for longest speech given to a joint session of Congress.
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President Trump delivers first State of the Union address of his second term

Facing low approval ratings and ahead of midterm elections in November, President Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term as president Tuesday night.
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China and the U.S. alter foreign aid strategies

China's foreign aid strategy has shifted in the last few decades Now its model may be the one the U.S. is adopting even as China moves away from it.
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Who will — and won't — be guests at the State of the Union address

Invitees at Tuesday night's address by President Trump include the gold-medalist men's U.S. hockey team, while Democratic lawmakers have invited several Epstein survivors.
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Read NPR's annotated fact check of President Trump's State of the Union

As President Trump delivers his State of the Union address, reporters from across NPR's newsroom will fact check his speech and offer context.
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Hegseth threatens to cancel Anthropic's $200 million contract over "woke AI" concerns

The company's Claude chatbot is one of the few AI systems cleared for use in classified settings. But a standoff between Anthropic and the Trump administration is putting its government work at risk.
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U.S. House rejects aviation safety bill after Pentagon abruptly withdraws support

The House of Representatives narrowly rejected a bipartisan aviation safety bill that was spurred by the deadly midair collision near Washington, D.C. after the Pentagon abruptly withdrew its support.
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Listen to NPR live coverage of the State of the Union

President Trump will address the nation Tuesday night to outline his vision and priorities for his administration's second year. Listen to NPR's live special coverage of the speech and the Democratic ...
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State Police disciplinary rules are lax and inconsistent, investigation finds

An investigation by New York Focus and the New York Times found the New York State Police lacks a coherent disciplinary system.
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Gene therapy is transforming lives, but for many Americans it's hard to reach

Gene therapies have the potential to cure some diseases, but they are extraordinarily expensive. Location can also be a big hurdle for patients seeking this specialized care.
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The director of Paris' Louvre Museum has resigned in the wake of a major jewel heist

The French president's office said it had accepted the resignation of Laurence des Cars, who has come under fire since the stunning heist of crown jewels in October.