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Exclusive - Johnson calls Democrats' boycott of Trump's State of the Union "detestable" "We play for one team," House Speaker Mike Johnson told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil ahead of the State of the Union. "We're all for America." 8H ago

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Latest CBS News Videos - Highlights from Trump 2026 State of the Union - President Trump delivered the first State of the Union of his second term Tuesday night. Here were some of the biggest moments. 18M ago - 38:16

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Watch: Trump announces honors for valor at SOTU -- President Trump awarded two Medals of Honor, two Purple Hearts and a Legion of Merit throughout the course of his State of the Union address Tuesday night. Mr. Trump also announced that U.S. men's hockey team goaltender Connor Hellebuyck would be receiving the Medal of Freedom. See the moments.

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Trump honors Coast Guard swimmer at SOTU -- President Trump awarded Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan with the Legion of Merit for Extraordinary Heroism during the State of the Union Tuesday night. Mr. Trump said Ruskan saved an 11-year-old girl during the deadly Texas floods last July.

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Here are all the awards Trump announced during his State of the Union -- During his State of the Union, President Trump honored several service members and an Olympic athlete with awards that included the Purple Heart, the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Legion of Merit and the Medal of Freedom.

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Trump awards Medal of Honor to 100-year-old veteran at State of the Union

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U.S. hockey goalie Connor Hellebuyck will receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

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Kevin McCarthy: Gonzales should resign over alleged affair with late staffer -- Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy told CBS News that GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales should resign, after a set of text messages drew fresh scrutiny to an alleged affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.

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DNA from Guthrie's house may not provide enough evidence to help, sources say -- According to sources close to the investigation, there are concerns that DNA recovered from Nancy Guthrie's home may not yield a usable profile for comparison.

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Gold medal-winning men's hockey team honored at State of the Union -- The U.S. men's hockey team also visited the White House on Tuesday following their gold medal win at the Winter Olympics.

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4 military working dogs died due to "unsatisfactory" facilities, DoD watchdog finds -- The Pentagon inspector general recommended the military reduce the number of military working dogs until there are enough caretakers to provide all dogs with satisfactory care.

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4 people fatally stabbed outside home near Seattle, suspect shot dead by deputy -- A man fatally stabbed four people before being shot dead by a sheriff's deputy outside a home northwest of Tacoma, Washington, authorities said.

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American Airlines plane from Miami found with apparent bullet hole in Colombia -- The bullet was located in the right wing of a 737 MAX 8 aircraft that flew from Miami, Florida, to Medellin on Monday night as flight 923.

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Judge blocks DOJ from searching Washington Post reporter's phone and laptop -- A federal magistrate judge has blocked the DOJ from searching through a Washington Post reporter's devices after they were seized by the FBI last month, instead ruling that the court would conduct a search.

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Poll on Trump State of the Union finds most say admin. hasn't explained Iran policy -- In new CBS News poll, most describe the state of the country as "divided;" Republicans are optimistic. Democrats and Republicans alike want to hear Trump talk about the economy and the cost of living.

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Exclusive - Epstein was the subject of a DEA probe that spanned years, document shows - A memo shows Jeffrey Epstein was the subject of a previously undisclosed U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency investigation targeting him and 14 others for suspicious money transfers possibly linked to illegal narcotics. Feb 23

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ICE whistleblower warns new recruits are receiving "defective" training -- Documents given to Congress appear to show courses involving use-of-force were eliminated from ICE officer training.

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Students in Iran reignite protests after bloody crackdown -- As Iran's new academic year began over the weekend, large-scale protests erupted across several universities.

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The State of the Union Is Overstated -- The speeches used to make history but are now mired in tribal warfare. Nothing Trump could say will change that.

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Homeschooling Isn't for Everyone -- Keeping kids out of school is risky-I know, because I did it.

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They Voted for Trump, Not for His Immigration Detention Center -- When Byhalia, Mississippi, caught wind of plans to put 8,500 detainees nearby, political loyalty to the president was cast aside.

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Senate fails to advance DHS funding as ICE deal remains out of reach -- The Senate failed to advance a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday, 11 days into a partial government shutdown with no apparent end in sight.

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Speaker Mike Johnson calls for "patience" on economy: "You don't flip a switch" -- Hours before President Trump's State of the Union address, House Speaker Mike Johnson told CBS News the U.S. economy is on the right track - but inflation hasn't been "completely fixed yet."

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Texts show Rep. Gonzales sent explicit messages to staffer who later died by suicide -- A newly revealed text exchange appears to show Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales encouraging an aide who later died by setting herself on fire to send him an explicit photo.

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Pirro drops effort to indict 6 lawmakers who posted video on illegal orders -- A grand jury refused to return an indictment against the six Democratic lawmakers earlier this month.

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How much interest can $10,000 earn in 2026? 4 options to know now -- Savers who built a reserve worth $10,000 can boost it further in 2026 with select savings accounts. Here's how.

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How much interest will a money market account earn by 2027?

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3 CD account questions savers should ask this March

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Sponsored - Here's what can happen to a retirement portfolio when stocks are volatile (and how to hedge against it) Market swings can quietly reshape your nest egg, but there are ways to protect your retirement plan from losses. 11H ago

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How to buy physical gold for retirement in 2026

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Gold vs dividend stocks: Which makes more sense for retirement income?

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What's the difference between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy? -- Drowning in debt? Both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy could offer relief, but they work very differently.

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How many times can you file for bankruptcy?

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Will credit card debt forgiveness make sense this March? 3 things borrowers should consider

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Novo Nordisk to slash Wegovy and Ozempic prices starting in 2027 -- Starting in 2027, the Danish pharma firm will sell its weight-loss and diabetes drugs for $675 per month.

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3 charts highlight the affordability issues Americans worry about most -- President Trump is expected to tout his administration's economic record in his State of the Union address, even as affordability remains front and center.

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Paramount Skydance raises bid for Warner Bros. Discover to $31 per share -- Warner Bros. Discovery said it will engage with Paramount Skydance to assess if its latest offer is superior to Netflix's $83 billion bid.

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AI skills are in demand, but don't always command pay premiums -- Six in 10 employers want workers with AI skills, but few are offering higher base pay or bonuses for the know-how.

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Social Security could run dry earlier than expected, analysis finds -- The Social Security Administration wouldn't stop issuing benefits once its trust funds are exhausted, but it could be forced to cut benefits. -- Feb 23

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Trump's full 2026 State of the Union address -- President Trump delivered the first State of the Union address of his second term on Tuesday night. Watch the president's full speech.

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Abigail Spanberger gives Democratic response -- Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger addressed the American people during the Democratic rebuttal to President Trump's State of the Union on Tuesday evening.

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Democrats shout at Trump during SOTU -- President Trump asked members of Congress to stand if they agree with his statement that the first duty of the U.S. government is to protect American citizens, not those in the country illegally. As he continued to speak, some Democrats in the audience interjected.

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Trump gives 100-year-old vet Medal of Honor -- President Trump honored 100-year-old veteran E. Royce Williams, who served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam, with the Medal of Honor during his State of the Union address.

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CBS Evening News - What to expect in Trump's State of the Union - President Trump will deliver his 2026 State of the Union address at the Capitol, where he will tout his first year back in office and lay out the Republican agenda heading into the midterm elections. Weijia Jiang has a preview. 6H ago - 02:53

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Speaker Johnson praises Trump ahead of address -- In an interview with Tony Dokoupil, House Speaker Mike Johnson praised President Trump on tax relief, immigration enforcement and other first-year priorities ahead of the State of the Union address.

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Nancy Guthrie's family ups reward to $1 million -- Savannah Guthrie and her family are offering an additional reward of up to $1 million for any information leading to the whereabouts of their mother, Nancy Guthrie. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.

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Airport crews working nonstop to restore service -- At airports across the Northeast, crews worked around the clock, clearing feet of snow to get planes moving again after a massive snowstorm. Kris Van Cleave has more and Rob Marciano has the forecast.

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Russia turns winter into weapon against Ukraine -- For four years, Ukrainian civilians have been in the firing line, terrorized by Russia's ballistic missiles and drones. As Holly Williams reports, part of Russia's strategy has been to attack Ukraine's power grid, turning winter in a weapon.

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The Daily Report - Trump's 10% global tariffs take hold - President Trump's revised 10% global tariffs took hold on Tuesday, despite his comments over the weekend stating they would start at 15%. CBS News business contributor Javier David has more on the next steps. 6H ago - 04:14

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Democrats' plans for Trump rebuttal -- Following Tuesday's address by President Trump, Democrats on Capitol Hill are looking to deliver their vision ahead of the midterms later this year. The party has chosen the newly-elected Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to deliver their rebuttal to the State of the Union. CBS News' Taurean Small reports and Rep. Suzan DelBene, chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

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Americans polled on Trump's immigration policies -- As President Trump prepares to talk about tariffs, immigration and the economy in his State of the Union address, CBS News' Anthony Salvanto breaks down polling about the second Trump term.

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Hegseth gives AI access demand to Anthropic -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei he had until the end of this week to give the military a signed document that would grant full access to its artificial intelligence model, a sources said. The demand came during a meeting at the Pentagon on Tuesday. Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at Puck, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

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Latest on Nancy Guthrie search, now in week 4 -- Savannah Guthrie is now offering a $1 million reward for information on her mother Nancy's whereabouts as the search continues for the 84-year-old. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti and Anna Schecter have more.

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