I went to Trump's State of the Union. This was the moment when the room's mood shifted.

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Reporter Bryan Metzger in Statuary Hall
After the speech, lawmakers and journalists flock to Statuary Hall, just feet from the House chamber.

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6 takeaways from Trump's State of the Union speech

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Trump gave his State of the Union address on Tuesday.
Trump gave his State of the Union address on Tuesday.

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Trump calls out Supreme Court ruling on tariffs, with 3 of the justices who voted to overturn them sitting in the chamber

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U.S. President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C.

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Trump touted his economic agenda on prices, taxes, and healthcare in his State of the Union

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President Donald Trump gave his annual State of the Union speech before Congress.

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Investors face a harsh reality: If the AI hype is real, so are the layoffs

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AI is going to change the economy. That's the point, right?

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Home Depot says homeowners are holding back over concerns about 'housing affordability and job losses'

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Continued uncertainty is the number one reason Home Depot customers say they aren't investing in large projects, CEO Ted Decker said.

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Vintage photos show American life under Trump's tariff hero, William McKinley

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Lawrence, MA- Picture shows Striking workers walking to attack the mill.
The turn of the century saw a rise in labor movements as industry grew largely unregulated.

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What smart people in economics and business are saying about a viral report warning of an AI-driven recession and stock crash

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A Wall Street trader works inside a booth on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City.
A Wall Street trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange.

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Chaos in Puerto Vallarta puts the spotlight on Americans retiring abroad

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Tourists watch a column of smoke after members of organized crime carried out roadblocks and burned down some businesses following a military operation

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'A band-aid on a serious wound': More student-loan borrowers are at risk of Social Security and tax refund seizures once Trump's pause lifts

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Millions of student-loan borrowers are at risk of losing their federal benefits once President Donald Trump's pause on garnishments lifts.

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