CNN 5 Things Trump Touts Economy, $1m Reward in Guthrie Case, Students Raise Money for Custodian and more
Feb 25, 2026
A marathon State of the Union focused on the economy and tariffs. Democrats staged a mostly silent protest during the address. A $1 million reward spurred new FBI tips in a high-profile missing person case. A congressman resists calls to step down amid an ethics probe. Students raised thousands to help a beloved school custodian.
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Trump Uses Long State Of The Union To Tout Economy
- President Trump delivered the longest State of the Union at 1 hour 47 minutes and emphasized the economy as his central theme.
- He defended tariff policies despite a Supreme Court setback and skirted detailed discussion of Iran, China, and Epstein files.
Democrats Stage Silent Protest During Address
- House Democrats adopted a quiet-protest strategy, leaving many seats empty and staging an outdoor rally instead of loud disruptions.
- Some members still protested inside: Rep. Al Green was escorted out and Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib yelled during immigration remarks.
Guthrie Reward Sparks Huge Tip Surge
- Savannah Guthrie's announcement of a new $1 million reward generated a surge of credible tips to the FBI — 750 in one day.
- The reward adds to existing $100,000 FBI and $100,000 Crime Stoppers offers while images of a suspect remain timestamp-uncertain.