state of the union

Reaction to President’s Immigration Offer Casts Doubt on a Deal

ALAN FRAM and JILL COLVIN / The Associated Press Feb 1, 2018 Donald Trump's State of the Union offer of a "down-the-middle compromise" does nothing to move Republicans and Democrats closer to an agreement. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Stateless of the Union: Trump’s War on Immigrants

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Feb 1, 2018 Under the guise of compromise on the fate of nearly 800,000 DACA recipients, the president bashes Latino immigrants during his State of the Union address. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The State of America First (Video)

Mark Fiore / Truthdig Feb 1, 2018 A little over a year into President Trump’s first term of mayhem, most people seem to understand that there will be no “pivot” or “becoming president” for the unstable Tweeter-in-Chief. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bad News for Trump Haters: He’s Turning Into a Politician

Gyasi Ross / Truthdig Jan 31, 2018 Trump is more electable than he was in 2016—and he won that year. It’s a problem for Democrats heading into midterm elections. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Sanders Responds to State of the Union (Video & Transcript)

Staff / Truthdig Jan 31, 2018 The Vermont senator takes the opportunity to also "talk to you about the major crises facing our country that, regrettably, Trump chose not to discuss." Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Echoes of Alt-Right Worldview in Speech

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Jan 31, 2018 While painting a powerful picture of the U.S. economy, Trump also trotted out his favorite scapegoats, ones he has repeatedly vilified since his rise to political prominence. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Watch Joe Kennedy’s Response to the State of the Union (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Jan 31, 2018 The Massachusetts representative assures Americans that while "bullies ... may land a punch ... they have never managed to match the strength and spirit of a people united in defense of their future." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

This Land Was Stolen for You and Me

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Jan 30, 2018 Next time someone calls another immigrant "illegal," remind them that America was founded on illegal immigration. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump’s Speech Blends Self-Congratulations and Dark Warnings

JULIE PACE and ZEKE MILLER / The Associated Press Jan 30, 2018 In his first State of the Union address, the president ranges far: national unity, immigration, the drug crisis, North Korea, the culture wars and other issues, including the MS-13 gang. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )