9 Memorable Moments From Trump’s State of the Union Address

During his record-breaking State of the Union address on Feb. 24, President Donald Trump struck emotional chords as he interacted with fellow Americans. The 47th president stoked American pride as he celebrated gold-medal-winning Olympic athletes and showed appreciation for military heroes. We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different

Trump Announces Vance-Led ‘War on Fraud’

Vice President JD Vance (L) and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) listen to President Donald Trump deliver his first State of the Union address during his second presidential term, in the House Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington on Feb. 24, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times President Donald Trump has declared a “war on fraud”

Surgeon General Nominee Says Vaccines Save Lives, but Informed Consent Important

Dr. Casey Means in Washington on Feb. 25, 2026. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images President Donald Trump’s nominee for surgeon general told a Senate panel on Feb. 25 that she supports vaccination as well as individuals discussing the risks and benefits of medications with doctors. “I’m supportive of vaccination,” Dr. Casey Means, 38, told the Senate Health

Bessent Says Budget Reconciliation Could Advance New Trump Retirement Plan

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testifies before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on Capitol Hill in Washington on Feb. 5, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Feb. 24 that President Donald Trump’s new retirement proposal could be advanced through budget reconciliation. In his record‑long State of the

Trump Says Iran Developing Missiles That Could Hit US

Vice President JD Vance (L) and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) (R) listen to President Donald Trump deliver his first State of the Union address during his second presidential term, in the House Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington on Feb. 24, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times President Donald Trump on Tuesday evening said that

15 States Sue RFK Jr. Over Changes to Vaccine Schedule

California Attorney General Rob Bonta speaks in Los Angeles on April 15, 2024. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times California and 14 other states on Feb. 24 sued federal health agencies and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over the recently revised childhood vaccine schedule. Federal officials violated federal law by not consulting with the Centers for

Trump Awards Medal of Honor to 2 Pilots at State of the Union Address

US veteran Captain E. Royce Williams is presented with the Medal of Honor by First Lady Melania Trump at President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union address during his second presidential term, in the House Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington on Feb. 24, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times In a historic first, President