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Donald Trump Delivers Polarizing First Congressional Address of Second Term

The president touts economic achievements, advances divisive policies, and faces sharp Democratic opposition during a tense session.

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Volodymur Zelensky aux côtés de Keir Starmer et d’Emmanuel Macron, à Londres, dimanche 2 mars.
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Des militaires de la 14e brigade d’assaut Chervona Kalyna de la Garde nationale sur le front, près de Pokrovsk (Donetsk), lundi.

Overview

  • Trump declared 'America is back,' claiming his administration achieved more in 43 days than most do in years, while outlining plans for a 'new golden age.'
  • He emphasized stricter immigration policies, controversial tariffs, and a nationalist economic vision, despite mixed reactions from his own party on trade measures.
  • Tensions erupted as Democrats protested his policies, with one Democratic representative being ejected for interrupting the speech.
  • Trump announced ambitions to reclaim control of the Panama Canal and reiterated his desire for the U.S. to acquire Greenland, sparking global attention.
  • He cited potential peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, following contentious exchanges with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.