Trump’s 2020 Democratic rivals pounce to criticize State of the Union speech
Democrats vying to challenge U.S. President Donald Trump in the 2020 election moved quickly to attack his State of the Union address on Tuesday night, saying it lacked substance and did nothing to unite the country.
Shutdown a Trump ‘stunt,’ says Democrat Abrams in reply to annual speech
Stacey Abrams, who nearly became both the first African-American and first woman governor of Georgia, landed a few jabs against President Donald Trump after his State of the Union address while calling for an economic boost for working and middle-class…
With eye on Afghanistan talks, Trump vows to stop ‘endless wars’
President Donald Trump told Americans on Tuesday his administration had accelerated talks for a political settlement in Afghanistan and would be able to reduce U.S. troops there as negotiations advance to end America’s longest war.
Trump asks U.S. Congress to prohibit late-term abortion
U.S. President Donald Trump called for curbs on late-term abortion in his State of the Union address on Tuesday, citing controversies over the issue in New York and Virginia.
Trump hopes talks will allow U.S. troop cuts in Afghanistan
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday his administration had accelerated negotiations to reach a political settlement in Afghanistan with groups including the Taliban, and, as they make progress, would be able to reduce the U.S. troop presence there.
Trump vows to build border wall, warns Democrats against investigations
President Donald Trump vowed in his State of the Union speech on Tuesday to build a border wall, which is a source of a deep partisan divide, and said Democratic attempts at “ridiculous partisan investigations” could damage U.S. prosperity.
Trump calls again on Congress to act on aging infrastructure needs
President Donald Trump asked U.S. Congress in his State of the Union address on Tuesday to pass legislation to boost the nation’s aging infrastructure, without providing details on how to go about paying for it or how much it would cost.
Trump says may be able to cut troop numbers in Afghanistan if talks go well
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday his administration was holding “constructive talks” with groups in Afghanistan, including the Taliban, and would be able to reduce the U.S. troop presence and focus on counter-terrorism as it makes progress.
Trump calls for U.S. Congress to prohibit certain abortions
U.S. President Donald Trump called for curbs on certain types of abortions in his State of the Union speech on Tuesday, citing recent legislation and debates in Virginia and New York on later-term abortions.
Trump urges ‘safe, lawful, secure’ U.S. immigration system
President Donald Trump told Americans in his State of the Union address on Tuesday that he wants a U.S. immigration system that is “safe, lawful, modern and secure” as he seeks funding for a border wall rejected by Democrats.
