Posted on · "The State of the Union is our Super Bowl!" - Jay Aiyer, co-host of Party Politics, on how exciting the State of the Union is for political science professors.
Posted on · The president wasted no time in addressing the devastating impact of natural disasters, including in Houston following Hurricane Harvey
Posted on · It is true that Trump's tone and manner were more restrained than his famously rousing style on the stump. But a somewhat more sedate delivery does not, in itself, constitute a conciliatory speech.
Posted on · President Trump made his pitch for the nation's agenda in Tuesday night's address. Read the full speech, with context and analysis from NPR journalists
Posted on · President Trump discussed an immigration plan that includes a secure border with a wall and citizenship for 1.8 million people who were brought to the country illegally by their parents
Posted on · The guests offer a snapshot of the political messages that each party is hoping to highlight Tuesday. For Trump, the focus is on national security and law enforcement. For Democrats, it's immigration
Posted on · One Republican lawmaker asked authorities to check the identification of immigrants coming as guests. A Democrat is bringing the candidate challenging House Speaker Paul Ryan to sit in the audience
Posted on · After the release of a framework of the White House's plan on immigration and border security, President Donald Trump's State of the Union speech will preview how much he is willing to compromise to get something to his desk
Posted on · If you donate to Trump’s campaign, your name will appear during a live broadcast of the speech
Posted on · A senior administration official said that the theme of Tuesday's speech will be "building a safe, strong and proud America" and will highlight economic growth and other successes of the past year.
Posted on · His first State of the Union address on Tuesday will be the biggest test yet of his ability to not just deliver a stately speech but also to then stay on track as the White House rolls out policies building on it
Posted on · On Tuesday night (Jan. 12, 2016), President Obama delivered his final State of the Union address. To examine what, if any, implications the President’s remarks may have on Greater Houston, we talk with University of St. Thomas Political Science Professor Jon Taylor.
Posted on · On Tuesday night (Jan. 12, 2016), President Obama delivered his final State of the Union address. On this edition of Houston Matters, University of St. Thomas Political Science Professor Jon Taylor joins us to examine what, if any, implications the President’s remarks may have on Greater Houston. Then, we follow up on comments made last […]
Posted on · President Obama delivered his sixth State of the Union address Tuesday night. He covered a wide range of issues, many of which are especially relevant to Houston and Texas. As a new, Republican-controlled Congress looked on, the President reiterated veto threats should Congress “put the security of families at risk by taking away their health […]
Posted on · President Obama delivered his sixth State of the Union address Tuesday night. He covered a wide range of issues, many of which are especially relevant to Houston and Texas. As a new, Republican-controlled Congress looked on, the President reiterated veto threats should Congress “put the security of families at risk by taking away their health […]