WASHINGTON — On inflation, immigration, tariffs and matters of war and peace, President Donald Trump presented a frequently distorted account of the state of the nation Tuesday as he claimed a "turnaround for the ages" and myriad achievements that don't pass scrutiny.
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Fact-checking Trump's false and misleading claims in his State of the Union speech
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President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Feb. 24.
President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House, April 2, in Washington.
Here's a look at how the Trump administration has performed across six key immigration indicators.
The economy is growing but hardly "roaring," and some price measures show inflation remains stubbornly elevated.
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An estimated 32.6 million people watched Trump's address this week, down 4 million from his speech last year and the smallest audience he's ev…
In Tuesday's State of the Union address, Trump sought to convince Americans that the economy is strong and they should vote for more of the sa…
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The Supreme Court's rebuke of President Donald Trump's most sweeping tariffs is unlikely to ease the uncertainty over Trump's trade policy tha…
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivered a forceful response to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address that Democrats hoped wou…
Trade lawyers say importers are likely to get money back — eventually. For consumers, it's a different story.
The Trump administration says its aggressive immigration enforcement in Minnesota has improved public safety. Left in its wake, though, is a g…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reshaping U.S. health policy as HHS secretary, and doctors say his changes are eroding trust.
