CNN 5 Things Trump’s Big Speech, US-Iran Tensions, GOP Lawmaker Pressured to Resign and more
Feb 24, 2026
Preview of a major presidential address and what to expect from competing political reactions. Updates on tense Iran nuclear negotiations ahead of talks in Geneva. A Texas lawmaker facing calls to step down amid personal scandal. Court rulings that keep a high-profile death penalty case moving forward. A struggling airline lands a deal that could pull it out of bankruptcy.
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Trump Framing State Of The Union Around Economy
- President Donald Trump will deliver the State of the Union at 9 p.m. focusing heavily on the economy and urging Democrats to reopen the Department of Homeland Security.
- The administration simultaneously imposed new 10% tariffs after the Supreme Court said prior emergency tariffs were unlawful, framing the economic backdrop for the speech.
Iran Signals Flexibility While Insisting On Civilian Rights
- U.S.-Iran nuclear talks are moving to a third Geneva round, with Iran signaling willingness to do "whatever necessary" while insisting on peaceful civilian nuclear rights.
- Iran's foreign minister reiterated that the country will under no circumstances develop a nuclear weapon and may accept limits on enrichment levels.
Texas Congressman Rejects Calls To Resign
- Republican Rep. Tony Gonzalez denied he will resign amid allegations of an affair and said he works every day for the people of Texas.
- Gonzalez declined to confirm the accusations, claimed blackmail, and will discuss the matter with Speaker Mike Johnson while House ethics investigates.