The Hill Articles: February 24, 2026

February 24
Trump awarded these medals during his State of the Union address Clashes with Democrats dominate Trump’s State of the Union Padilla’s SOTU response attacks Trump for ‘out-of-control’ immigration enforcement Trump’s delusional State of the Union address  Trump says Iran is developing missiles that can reach US  Live updates: Trump delivers record-setting State of the Union speech Pentagon appeals order blocking punishment for Kelly Trump blasts Democrats as ‘crazy’ after they decline to cheer teen gender transition ban Trump lauds his online drug platform as prescription drug win Omar heckles Trump during comments about Somali community Trump says US hockey goaltender will get Presidential Medal of Freedom Rep. Al Green escorted out of chamber as Trump begins State of the Union Judge says Justice Department may not search Washington Post reporter’s seized devices Pennsylvania Democrats win state House special elections, keeping majority intact  Watch live: Spanberger delivers Democratic response to Trump’s State of the Union address Democrat wins special state House election in Maine  Trump-appointed judge finds DHS in contempt over detainee transfer Watch live: Democrats protest Trump with ‘People’s State of the Union’ on National Mall Ford recalls over 412K SUVs over possible steering loss: Warning signs to watch for ‘Abolish ICE’ wins Chicago snowplow-naming contest Trump faces economic risks at SOTU Supreme Court Strikes Down Tariffs: Will Your Next Car Cost Less? Trump heads to State of the Union with world on Iran watch Internal GOP disagreements paralyze 2026 legislative agenda Epstein survivors join Democrats to press for accountability hours before State of the Union Senate Democrats emerge from secret Iran briefing warning of ‘serious’ moment Majority of Americans say US standing on world stage has deteriorated under Trump: Poll Senate Democrats block DHS funding bill as impasse deepens Trump slated to announce data center initiative at SOTU Gonzales faces growing pressure over affair allegations Novo Nordisk plans to slash GLP-1 prices  DOJ sues New Jersey over Sherrill order meant to rein in ICE Tennessee lawmakers float abortion amendment that would charge mothers with homicide Top Oversight Democrat says Merrick Garland should testify on Epstein Parents are underestimating their teens’ use of AI chatbots: Survey Durbin whistleblowers accuse Patel of jet usage, decisionmaking that hindered FBI responses Small businesses that challenged Trump’s tariffs begin refund push Texas county drops Charlie Kirk highway renaming proposal Watch live: The Hill’s State of the Union coverage hosted by Blake Burman Waymo rolling out robotaxis in Texas, Florida Newsom aide to reporter who questioned governor’s dyslexia diagnosis: ‘F— off’ Jeffries digs in on DHS funding: No deal without ICE reforms Mamdani admonishes ‘kids throwing snowballs,’ while NYPD denounces ‘individuals attacking cops’ Jordan declines to call for Gonzales’s resignation: ‘There’s an election in 7 days’ DOJ sues UCLA, alleging antisemitism Sotomayor expresses concerns about Florida’s lethal injection protocol Rising: February 24, 2026 56 Coast Guardsmen who refused COVID vaccine reinstated Tony Gonzales dismisses calls to resign over affair allegations Charles Kushner reaches out to French foreign minister after protocol breach Dozens of Dems boycotting State of the Union; Jeffries urges restraint  ‘Hockey’ and ‘World Cup’ references top Kalshi odds on Trump’s State of the Union address Wisconsin schools, teachers sue for more funding from GOP-led legislature Trump’s economic moves risk eroding GOP’s working class support Gavin Newsom insults voters with clueless pitch   Pentagon threatens to cancel Anthropic contract by Friday if company doesn’t lift safeguards Mexico says security situation has ‘stabilized’ Animal shelter inundated with calls over fake AI dog photo Jim Jordan defends Patel’s Olympic partying, citing ‘security focus’ of trip FCC got more complaints about Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension than about his Charlie Kirk remarks House votes down aviation safety bill amid GOP, Pentagon concerns Pirro nixes case against 6 Dem lawmakers over ‘unlawful orders’ video, source says Cruz says ‘limited’ strikes in Iran likely soon: ‘The regime has never been weaker’ Unlocking the potential of aquaculture in American waters GOP senator says spring breakers should cancel Mexico plans Platner holds double-digit lead on Mills, Collins in Maine Senate race: Poll Trump to announce electricity ‘rate payer protection pledges’ from Big Tech Erika Kirk to attend State of the Union as Trump’s guest Mace files resolution requiring Ethics Committee to release all sexual misconduct reports DHS halts plans to build ICE facility in New Hampshire, governor says Utah judge declines to boot prosecutors from case against alleged Charlie Kirk killer Anthropic unveils new business tools after release sparked market sell-off Microplastics found in higher levels in prostate tumor tissue: Research 2,000+ flights canceled as storm disruption lingers Consolidate US counterintelligence into two powerhouse agencies Pam Bondi thought grand jurors were stupid. They showed her a thing or two. Trump’s tricky balance for State of the Union All eyes on Iran: How far is Trump willing to go? Senate Democrats press CFTC chair on prediction markets New British ambassador dishes on Trump’s ‘genius,’ post-Mandelson vetting and Chagos tensions Federal Reserve governor warns AI could lead to rise in unemployment rate Trump facing pressure to restore Global Entry program Mace on Epstein files: ‘This is much bigger than a prostitution and sex trafficking ring’ A costly spectrum power-play would put consumers last Cornyn: Democrat winning Senate race in Texas would be ‘first crack in the red wall’ Massie calls for Gonzales to resign: ‘Where are the other men in the GOP?’ Mark Kelly to attend Trump State of the Union address: ‘I feel it’s my obligation’ US forces board third oil tanker in Indo Pacific tracked from Caribbean to Indian Ocean John Quincy Adams’s State of the Union rebuttal is a model worth reviving Olympian says members of US men’s hockey team will attend Trump State of the Union Democrat Mike Thompson selected as party’s ‘designated survivor’ for State of the Union, extending streak House Democrat on State of the Union boycotts: Trump ‘has had total disregard for Congress’ AI’s privacy tipping point: Why America needs a HIPAA for chatbots Most say Trump becoming more erratic: Survey Senate Democrat: Patel at Olympics ‘continuation of amateur hour’ Novo Nordisk slashing prices for weight-loss and diabetes drugs Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus FedEx sues for Trump tariffs refund Supreme Court shields Postal Service from lawsuits over intentionally undelivered mail De Niro: Trump ‘will never leave’ Trump’s moral flexibility on Iran isn’t an asset — it’s a vulnerability Wall Street Journal: ‘Smart play’ would have been for Trump to forgo, pause new tariffs Former FBI official: Patel Olympics appearance sends ‘horrible’ message to rank and file Trump says State of the Union will be ‘long speech’: What’s the record? Watch live: House Republicans give remarks ahead of State of the Union 5 takeaways from the Supreme Court’s tariff smackdown  Progressive group backs Talarico in Texas Senate race  Savannah Guthrie says family is offering up to $1 million for info leading to missing mom’s ‘recovery’ Watch live: House convenes hearing on security ahead of FIFA World Cup Washington doesn’t need another rich man’s golf course Isaac Hayes estate says lawsuit against Trump over song use at rallies settled Ukraine marks 4 years of Russia’s war, Zelensky says nation ‘not broken’ Former UK ambassador released on bail after arrest in Epstein investigations Employment experts agree: Telework is a protected right US women’s gold medal-winning hockey team declines Trump State of the Union invitation Colbert and Talarico show the easiest way to promote speech is to suppress it Senate Democrats unveil proposal to discourage private equity ownership of homes US imposes 10 percent tariff after Trump promises 15 percent rate In monster snowstorms or blistering heat, workers need protection The Movement: How anti-MAGA Republicans are plotting to take back the party ‘Major’ wave of seaweed heading toward these beaches ahead of spring break Where in Mexico are US travelers currently banned or told to avoid? Suspect visited Nancy Guthrie’s home before kidnapping My testimony on campus antisemitism was derailed by someone’s Israel obsession Why is Trump’s administration arguing drugging women isn’t harmful? Trump aims to flex political muscle in State of the Union Democrats prepare to protest Trump State of the Union: What to know Key things to watch for in Pennsylvania, Maine special elections   End, don’t mend, the prime-time State of the Union address  Trump’s State of the Union: 5 things to watch GOP set for internal battle over Supreme Court tariff ruling Here’s how Trump’s polling has changed since last year White House plays hardball with Democrats over DHS shutdown Trump heads to State of the Union with mixed bag of wins, losses
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