Trump's Bold State of the Union: Live Updates on a Secure Border and Booming Economy

Donald John Trump, born June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York, is an American businessman, media personality, and politician. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School in 1968 with a degree in economics. In 1971, he took over his family’s real estate business, renaming it the Trump Organization, through which he expanded into building and managing skyscrapers, hotels, casinos, and golf courses. Trump gained widespread fame as the host of the reality TV show *The Apprentice* from 2004 to 2015, which helped establish his public persona as a successful entrepreneur. Trump entered politics as a Republican and was elected the 45th president of the United States, serving from 2017 to 2021. His presidency was marked by significant policy actions including tax cuts, deregulation, the appointment of three Supreme Court justices, renegotiation of trade agreements (notably replacing NAFTA with the USMCA), and a focus on immigration control including border wall expansion. He withdrew the U.S. from international agreements such as the Paris Climate Accord and the Iran nuclear deal, and engaged in a trade war with China. His administration’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic was criticized for downplaying the virus’s severity. Trump was impeached twice by the House of Representatives—first in 2019 for abuse of power and obstruction, and again in 2021 for incitement of insurrection—but was acquitted by the Senate both times. After losing the 2020 election to Joe Biden, Trump challenged the results, culminating in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. He remains a central figure in American politics, having won the 2024 presidential election and returned as the 47th president in 2025, continuing to promote policies aimed at economic growth, border security, and military strength[1][2][3][4].

Abigail Anne Davis Spanberger is an American politician and former intelligence officer who is the governor-elect of Virginia. Born on August 7, 1979, in Red Bank, New Jersey, she moved to Virginia as a teenager and later graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts in French language and literature. She also holds a Master of Business Administration from Purdue University. Spanberger began her career in public service as a federal law enforcement officer with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, focusing on narcotics and money laundering cases. She then joined the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) as a case officer, where she worked undercover, managed assets, and contributed to counterterrorism efforts. After several years in the private sector, she entered politics, motivated by concerns over partisan division and threats to healthcare access. In 2018, Spanberger was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Virginia’s 7th Congressional District. She was the first Democrat and the first woman to hold that seat in over 50 years. During her three terms, she served on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Agriculture Committee. Spanberger was recognized for her bipartisan approach, sponsoring legislation that addressed issues such as fentanyl overdoses, natural resource protection, and prescription drug pricing. She was ranked as the most effective member of Congress on agriculture issues by the Center for Effective Lawmaking. Spanberger is known for her focus on lowering costs for families, supporting veterans, and protecting reproductive rights. In 2025, she was elected governor of Virginia, becoming the state’s first female governor. She is married to Adam Spanberger, an engineer, and they have three daughters. Her current priorities include strengthening public schools, making Virginia more affordable, and safeguarding fundamental rights.