Trump's State of the Union Address: Key Takeaways of Economy-Focused Speech

President Donald Trump delivered a State of the Union address defending his administration and economic record, saying the US is "bigger, better, richer and stronger than ever before."

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GOP Tax-Writer Sees Opportunity for Another Party-Line Bill

Another reconciliation bill represents a “tremendous opportunity”for Republicans to pass key policy priorities before the midterm elections, a House GOP tax-writer said Monday.

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BGOV OnPoint: Affordability Drives Governors’ Agendas for 2026

The cost of living was a key concern highlighted in governors’ “State of the State” speeches this year, previewing a nationwide issue that President Donald Trump touched on in his own State of the Union address.

BGOV OnPoint: Trump, Companies Hold Breath for Ruling on Tariffs

A highly anticipated Supreme Court decision on President Donald Trump’s legal authority to impose tariffs on America’s trading partners may be imminent, as companies intensify bids to collect refunds if the justices rule in their favor.

BGOV OnPoint: Homeland Bill Proves Final FY 2026 Funding Hurdle

Funding for the Department of Homeland Security remains the final sticking point in Congress’ monthslong effort to enact all 12 fiscal 2026 spending bills as lawmakers navigate a prolonged clash over federal immigration enforcement.

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ICE Turned to Billionaires, Asset Managers for Warehouse Jails

As Immigration and Customs Enforcement dramatically shrinks its network of detention facilities to focus on a small number of large warehouse jails, it’s approached sellers ranging from billionaires to asset managers and commercial real estate giants to make it happen.

Trump’s FEMA Abandons Programs to Prepare Americans for Disaster

President Donald Trump says he wants to shift the responsibility of handling disasters from the federal government to cities and states. But his administration quietly dismantled a division working towards that goal by making the public more prepared for snow, flooding and hurricanes.