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President Donald Trump gave his State of the Union address Tuesday. He was slated to champion his immigration crackdowns, his slashing of the federal government, his push to preserve widespread tariffs that the Supreme Court just struck down and his ability to direct quick-hit military actions around the world, including in Iran and Venezuela. Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger gave the Democratic Party response following Trump\u2019s speech. California Sen. Alex Padilla, who made national headlines last yearafter being forced to the ground and handcuffed by federal agents, delivered the party\u2019s response in Spanish. The Latest: Trump makes scant mention of his aggressive moves on immigration Immigration helped carry Trump to victory in 2024 and it has long been a signature issue for him, but he barely discussed the aggressive and highly… <\/p>\n

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President Donald Trump gave his State of the Union address Tuesday. He was slated to champion his immigration crackdowns, his slashing of the federal government, his push to preserve widespread tariffs that the Supreme Court just struck down and his ability to direct quick-hit military actions around the world, including in Iran and Venezuela. Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger gave the Democratic Party response following Trump\u2019s speech. California Sen. Alex Padilla, who made national headlines last yearafter being forced to the ground and handcuffed by federal agents, delivered the party\u2019s response in Spanish. The Latest: Trump makes scant mention of his aggressive moves on immigration Immigration helped carry Trump to victory in 2024 and it has long been a signature issue for him, but he barely discussed the aggressive and highly... <\/p>\n

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