President Donald Trump used his first State of the Union of his second term to put Democrats on the defensive over immigration — and Republicans are already turning that moment into a campaign advantage. With control of Congress at stake in the 2026 midterms, GOP leaders are making border security and immigration enforcement a defining issue for voters.

President Trump’s State of the Union address comes at a critical juncture. With approval numbers slipping, economic concerns lingering, and major court rulings reshaping his trade agenda, the president is using this high-profile speech to defend his record, reset the narrative, and rally support ahead of November’s midterm elections.

In a major ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court reaffirmed the constitutional separation of powers by striking down the use of emergency authority to impose sweeping tariffs. The decision reinforces that taxing power belongs to Congress — not the executive branch.

The Republican National Committee (RNC) on Wednesday filed a lawsuit in Virginia to block a controversial special referendum scheduled for April that would alter the state constitution to permit mid-decade redistricting , something opponents call a blatant partisan power grab.

Five-time SEC champion details her experience at the 2022 NCAA Women's Swimming Championship and why she won't stay silent

A Republican-backed election reform bill aimed at strengthening voter verification and protecting the integrity of federal elections has been halted in the Senate after Democrats refused to allow it to advance. Supporters say the SAVE America Act is a commonsense measure to ensure only U.S. citizens vote. Critics on the left call it restrictive. The standoff reflects a deeper divide over the future of election security in America.