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 notable omissions. Democrats staged silent protests and vocal interruptions drew attention. A $1 million reward sparked a surge of FBI tips in a missing person probe. A lawmaker resists calls to resign amid an ethics investigation. High school students raised thousands to help a beloved custodian.
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Longest State Of The Union Focused On Economy
- President Trump delivered the longest State of the Union at one hour and 47 minutes while emphasizing the economy as his primary message.
- CNN polling showed viewers who watched skewed Republican and were split on whether he addressed the economy enough, and he defended tariffs despite a Supreme Court setback.
Democratic Silent Protest Strategy During Address
- Democratic leaders instructed members to stage silent protests and several avoided attending, reducing Democratic attendance in the chamber.
- Over 30 members joined a rally on the National Mall, while a few, like Al Green, staged disruptive actions and were removed.
Million Dollar Reward Sparks Huge Tip Surge
- Savannah Guthrie's announcement of a $1 million reward generated a surge of tips to the FBI, with 750 credible tips reported in a single day.
- The reward stacked on existing $100,000 FBI and Crime Stoppers offers and included a $500,000 pledge to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.