State of the Union 2026

Presidency Trump relies on showmanship and base appeal in State of the Union address

William A. Galston, Elaine Kamarck

February 25, 2026

Economic Indicators Four reasons Trump’s economic agenda hasn’t tanked the economy

Ben Harris

February 18, 2026

U.S. Government & Politics What’s the state of our Union?

E.J. Dionne, Jr., Wendy Edelberg, Molly E. Reynolds, Melanie W. Sisson

February 12, 2026

U.S. Government & Politics Did ‘America First’ tariffs work?

Kari Heerman, David Wessel

February 6, 2026

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