BGOV Hill Watch Live: Affordability and the State of the Union

Feb. 24, 2026, 10:05 PM UTC

President Donald Trump is set to deliver his State of the Union address Tuesday night, with affordability and the economy likely top of mind for viewers.

This week’s BGOV Hill Watch Live previewed the speech and issues around affordability, with a focus on:

  • Recent economic data on prices, inflation, jobs, and housing, which were reviewed by Deputy News Director Loren Duggan.
  • Polling data and the likely focus on cost of living in the midterms, which were outlined by Senior Washington Reporter Jonathan Tamari.
  • Messaging from Trump and Congress on issues such as tariffs, housing, and health care, which were discussed ...

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