DC Says Congress Waited Too Long to Disrupt Tax Season; SOTU in Review; and Trump Will Slap His Name on Kennedy Center Honors, Too - Washingtonian
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DC Says Congress Waited Too Long to Disrupt Tax Season; SOTU in Review; and Trump Will Slap His Name on Kennedy Center Honors, Too - Washingtonian
"President Trump spoke before Congress for almost two hours last night, insisting the economy was "roaring" and berating Democrats who attended his State of the Union address. He tried to engineer a viral moment by asking lawmakers to "stand up" if they agreed that the US government should protect citizens rather than immigrants, then blasted Democrats who didn't rise."
"In the Democratic response, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger focused on affordability and asked, "Is the President working for you?" US Senator Alex Padilla of California delivered a response in Spanish and talked about Trump's immigration crackdowns, the cost of living, and Trump's plans to disrupt this fall's midterm elections."
Weather conditions include rain and potential snow early morning with a high near 53°F and overnight low around 36°F. The Capitals hockey team resumes play after the Olympics break, hosting Philadelphia. The newsletter offers music playlists from 2025 recommendations and invites readers to nominate favorite travel destinations for a potential $100 gift card and publication in the May issue. President Trump delivered a nearly two-hour State of the Union address emphasizing economic strength and criticizing Democrats. Democratic responses from Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger and California Senator Alex Padilla focused on affordability, immigration policy, and midterm election concerns.
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