8 Key Moments And Themes From Trump's 1st State Of The Union Address
In case you missed the State of the Union address, here's what you need to know.
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Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue Is 2018's 'Designated Survivor'
Following the long-standing practice, the former Georgia governor will be in a secure and undisclosed location for Tuesday night's State of the Union.
Trump To Make Bipartisan Pitch: 'This Is Our New American Moment'
The theme of the president's first State of the Union speech on Tuesday will be "building a safe, strong and proud America," and he will highlight economic growth and other successes of the past year.
Drug Distributors Shipped 20.8 Million Painkillers To West Virginia Town Of 3,000
Other towns were similarly inundated, in a state that now has the highest rate of drug overdose deaths. In 2008, one wholesaler provided 5,624 pills for every man, woman and child in Kermit, W.Va.
Worker Who Sent Hawaii False Alert Thought Missile Attack Was Imminent
A drill during a shift change included the words "This is not a drill," a Federal Communications Commission report finds. According to reports, the worker has been fired and two officials have quit.
Iowa Bill Would Require High School Students To Pass U.S. Citizenship Test Before Graduating
High school students in Iowa might have to take one more exam before receiving their diplomas — a civic test. It's the same test administered by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to those looking to become U.S. citizens. That's part of a new bill introduced in the Iowa legislature. NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Rep. Walt Rogers, R-Iowa, about his bill.
Blue And Red States Concerned About New Tax Law
Contrary to expectations, the new federal tax law may bring a windfall to Mid-Atlantic, liberal Maryland and a budgetary hit to rural, conservative Montana.
Kremlin Says Expected U.S. Sanctions Would Interfere With Russia's Presidential Election
The Kremlin says it expects new U.S. sanctions on Russian business leaders would interfere in Russia's presidential election in March. Meanwhile, the Kremlin says an opposition leader detained and later released during Sunday's protests poses no threat to President Vladimir Putin.
In California, Stockton Experiments With Guaranteed Basic Income
The city of Stockton, Calif., plans to give its poorest residents $500 a month, no strings attached. It's the first U.S. city to guarantee a basic income. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs about the plan.
As Trump Prepares For Big Speech, State Of The Economy Is Strong
The U.S. economy is humming as President Trump prepares to speak on the state of the union. The stock market is up, and unemployment is down. Some of these gains began before Trump took office.