Trump calls for optimism in spite of warnings of danger

Addressing a deeply divided nation, President Donald Trump summoned the country to a "new American moment" of unity in his first State of the Union, challenging Congress to make good on long-standing promises to fix a fractured immigration system and warning darkly of evil forces seeking to undermine America's way of life.

Trump warns of immigration peril, touts economy in address

Addressing a deeply divided nation, President Donald Trump summoned the country to a "new American moment" of unity in his first State of the Union address, challenging Congress to make good on long-standing promises to fix a fractured immigration system and warning darkly of evil forces seeking to undermine America's way of life. Trump's address Tuesday night blended self-congratulation and calls for optimism amid a growing economy with ominous warnings about deadly gangs, the scourge of drugs and violent immigrants living in the United States illegally.

State of the Union | Good news for thousands of Indians as Donald…

SOTU Reuters US President Donald Trump applauds during his first State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress inside the House Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington. US President Donald Trump today urged the Congress to pass a legislation that promotes merit- based immigration, a move that would benefit hundreds of thousands of Indian professionals.

The Latest: Freed immigrant activist to go to Trumpa s speech

The Latest on Ravi Ragbir, an immigrant activist facing deportation who was ordered freed from detention : An immigrant activist who was freed from detention as he fights deportation will attend President Donald Trump's State of the Union address. Rep. Yvette Clarke's office says Ravi Ragbir will be the Brooklyn congresswoman's guest at the speech Tuesday night.

Jeff Sessions is the most underrated member of the Trump administration

On the anniversary of President Trump's inauguration and in the days leading up to his first State of the Union address, observers have rightfully pointed out the important accomplishments of his administration so far, including deregulation, tax reform and the appointment of exceptional judges to the federal bench. Largely unnoticed has been the extraordinary work that Attorney General Jeff Sessions has done in the Department of Justice to create a Reaganesque resurgence of law and order.

Melania, fashion and more: What to watch for in the State of the Union address

Donald Trump will defend his accomplishments and lay out his plans before a chamber packed with members of Congress, the Cabinet and the Supreme Court plus a few choice guests on Tuesday - and with millions of Americans watching on TV. It will be the former reality show star's first State of the Union speech, a formal report to Congress that the Constitution requires of the president "from time to time".

Some supporters fear Trump will lose hard edge in State of Union speech

When President Donald Trump delivers his first State of the Union address today, his most fervent supporters are anxious that he will squander the most high-profile moment of his presidency with a soft speech that bends more to the predilections of the political establishment in Washington and less to the populist army that sent him there to drain the swamp. Trump has always veered between ideological extremes in his speeches: He railed against "American carnage" in his inaugural address last year, then gave a speech to a joint session of Congress a few weeks later that seemed restrained and conventional compared with the chaotic first weeks of his tenure.

Cohen: Donald Trump’s first year brims with success

WINNING: President Trump, accompanied by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, left, and U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley, right, has lunch with the United Nations Security Council yesterday. Not only have his policies added over $8 trillion in value to the stock market - in year one of his administration - the economy is roaring and unemployment is at an all-time low.

#MeToo, immigrants will have strong presence in SOTU address

President Donald Trump will deliver his first State of the Union address Tuesday night, but he won't be the only one trying to send a message. Many female Democratic lawmakers plan to follow the lead of celebrities at this year's Golden Globe Awards by wearing black to the State of the Union.

Obstacles suggest DACA deal might not get done

After months of rhetoric and negotiations on immigration with the parties barely any closer to each other, the reality is beginning to dawn that there may be no deal to be had. Stakeholders working toward a deal on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, likely including border security, are not giving up hope.

US needs orderly immigration

Sen. Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats shut down America's government over an unrelated illegal immigration issue. This was an egregious affront to the American people, and to our brave men and women in uniform who were required to report for duty with no guarantee of pay.