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 speech and the political reactions it may provoke. Updates on renewed US-Iran nuclear negotiations and Tehran’s public stance. A Texas lawmaker faces pressure to step down amid scandal. A high-profile death penalty case moves forward in court. An airline wins a last-minute deal to stay afloat.
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State Of The Union Focuses On Economy And New Tariffs
- President Trump's State of the Union will emphasize the economy, with new 10% tariffs imposed on all trading partners.
- The tariffs follow a Supreme Court ruling that his prior unilateral emergency tariffs violated federal law, prompting this policy shift.
Iran Signals Willingness To Negotiate But Insists On Enrichment Rights
- Iran and the U.S. head into a third round of nuclear talks after Tehran signaled willingness to do "whatever necessary" to reach a deal.
- Iran insists on its right to peaceful civilian nuclear technology while denying any intention to build weapons.
Texas Rep Tony Gonzalez Rejects Calls To Resign
- Representative Tony Gonzalez publicly refused to resign amid calls after allegations of an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.
- Gonzalez declined to confirm details, said he's being blackmailed, and will speak with Speaker Mike Johnson while an ethics probe proceeds.