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Al Green escorted out of State of the Union after physical confrontations with Republicans

Several GOP lawmakers attempted to snatch Green's sign out of his hands.

Axios · Feb 25

Trump honors National Guard members shot in Washington

President Donald Trump has presented the Purple Heart medal during his State of the Union Address and honored two National Guard members who were shot while patrolling in Washington last year

The Independent UK · Feb 25

‘Doomsday president’: Who is Donald Trump's 'designated survivor' Mike Thompson, kept away from State of the Union?

During President Trump's State of the Union, Congressman Mike Thompson served as the designated survivor, a security measure ensuring government continuity. This role, though less dramatic than fiction suggests, requires constitutional eligibility and focuses the mind on potential catastrophic events. The practice, originating during the Cold War, ensures a successor…

The Times of India · Feb 25

Connor Hellebuyck Will Be Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Donald Trump

The goalie made an incredible save, and 41 total, in Sunday’s Olympic gold medal win over Canada.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 25

3 Bogus Economic Stats in Trump's State of the Union

President Donald Trump tossed out a bunch of economic statistics during his State of the Union address. Here are three that are just plain wrong.

Reason · Feb 25

Midwest ‘Squad’ members shout down Trump during GOP’s biggest State of the Union applause lines: ‘You’re killing Americans’

The congresswomen heckled the president as he spoke about his immigration crackdown

The Independent UK · Feb 25

'Black people aren't apes!' US lawmaker Al Green escorted out for protest during Donald Trump's speech

During President Trump's State of the Union, Democratic Rep. Al Green was removed from the House chamber for holding a sign stating 'Black people aren’t apes!' This protest referenced a racist video of the Obamas on Trump's social media. Green aimed for Trump to see the message, asserting Black people…

The Times of India · Feb 25

Asian stocks gain after optimism about AI sends Wall Street higher

Asian shares are mostly higher, with Japan’s benchmark hitting a record high, as investors were cheered by an overnight Wall Street rally that seemed to reflect optimism about the artificial-intelligence boom

The Independent UK · Feb 25

Trump Accounts: Which American children are eligible for the investment program Michael Dell poured $6.25 billion into?

President Donald Trump touted the billionaire backers of his Trump Accounts for kids in his State of the Union address.

Fortune · Feb 25

Around half of Democrats skip Trump State of the Union

"I didn't want to be part of the drama," one senior House Democrat who skipped the speech told Axios.

Axios · Feb 25