According to the Gaza peace plan President Trump negotiated between Israel and Hamas, Palestinians will not be displaced from the territory. This is a pivot from Trump’s earlier position that Palestinians should leave and move to other countries. But powerful people in Israel’s government don’t like this change. We go to Israel’s parliament, where those who say Israel should stay in Gaza are making their case.
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1A - Unpacking The State Of The Union
On Tuesday night, President Donald Trump delivered the first State of the Union address of his second term.
It comes at a pivotal moment in Trump’s presidency. Approval of his performance – and policies – have hit new lows among the American people.
Add to that last week’s Supreme Court ruling that overturned the administration’s tariffs — a centerpiece of Trump’s agenda — and all of a sudden, the pressure was on Trump to reset the narrative of his presidency. Especially in the face of looming fears that Democrats could take back the House in the midterm elections.
So, what did we hear from the preside
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It comes at a pivotal moment in Trump’s presidency. Approval of his performance – and policies – have hit new lows among the American people.
Add to that last week’s Supreme Court ruling that overturned the administration’s tariffs — a centerpiece of Trump’s agenda — and all of a sudden, the pressure was on Trump to reset the narrative of his presidency. Especially in the face of looming fears that Democrats could take back the House in the midterm elections.
So, what did we hear from the preside
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In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons - The Chicago Roots Of ‘Sinners,’ Plus: That BAFTAs Moment
A racial slur at the British Film Awards is the latest of several recent public racist incidents that have left Black people feeling dehumanized and disrespected.
Today on In the Loop, how much longer will Black and Brown people be asked to extend grace that they are often not afforded? We talk about healing from racial trauma with Pilar Audain, associate director of Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Greater Chicago; Brandon Pope, president of the Chicago chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists; and Danielle Robinson Bell, associate professor at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism.
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The Source - Galvan says VIA free fare has no path forward
On The Source, District 6 Councilmember Ric Galvan said the VIA board vote leaves no immediate path forward for free fare. “I don’t see a specific pathway forward in developing a program at this time,” he said.
Global News Podcast - President Trump hails the golden age of America
Following Donald Trump's annual State of the Union address, we look into some of his claims about the economy and immigration. Also: Japan announces a timeline for deploying missiles to a small island near Taiwan in a move that angers China. The Spanish government declassifies documents related to a failed coup 45 years ago which had threatened the transition from military dictatorship to democracy. And how to watch the planet parade this week.
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WSJ Minute Briefing - Spy Agency Says It Can’t Share Gabbard Whistleblower Intelligence With Congress
Plus: Bill Gates apologizes to the staff of the Gates Foundation over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. And Circle reports surging quarterly profits after investors continued to seek out its stablecoin. Alex Ossola hosts.
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The Commentary Magazine Podcast - SOTU Voce
Today we discuss all aspects of President Trump's State of the Union Address: The television spectacle, the outbursts, the guests of honor, and more. Will the speech help Republicans close the enthusiasm gap in advance of the midterm elections?
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Marketplace All-in-One - The ripple effects of AI splurging
First up, AI has driven a market moodiness as of late. Broader anxieties have sparked sell-offs, while bullish tech optimism has also boosted stock indexes. What gives? Then, companies are expected to spend a whopping $50 billion a month on AI data center construction over the next few years. Those firms are issuing investment-grade corporate bonds to pay for it all. This morning, we'll dig into what that could mean for interest rates.
Newshour - Trump’s State of the Union address claims US in ‘golden age’
US President Donald Trump makes the longest-ever State of the Union address, claiming America's enjoying a golden age.
But will his message on the economy be enough to persuade voters worried about persistent high prices?
Also in the programme: Sri Lanka's former intelligence chief has been arrested in connection with the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that killed more than 270 people; and we'll hear from the small Norwegian club inside the Arctic Circle that's shaking up European football.
(Photo shows US president Donald Trump delivering the State of the Union address at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. on 24 February 2026. Credit: Kenny Holston/Reuters)