1. State of the Union to Center on the Economy: President Trump is expected to focus heavily on affordability, housing costs, and drug prices while outlining what he inherited from Joe Biden and how his policies aim to stabilize the economy.
2. New England Blizzard Buries the Northeast: Record snowfall has shut down parts of New York and Boston, raising fresh questions about climate narratives and the continued reliance on fossil fuels during extreme weather events.
3. Wall Street's Growing AI Concerns: Major companies are questioning AI investment returns as job displacement fears grow and reports of AI hallucinations and security failures shake confidence in the technology sector.
4. Limited Strike on Iran Under Consideration: Washington is buzzing with rumors of targeted strikes aimed at Iran's nuclear capabilities, as military leaders warn about stockpiles, escalation risks, and broader geopolitical consequences.

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1. Markets Drop as Tariff Uncertainty Grows: Stocks fell nearly 2% as President Trump's 15% global tariff policy fuels economic uncertainty. The EU is reconsidering a trade deal, while Middle East tensions and AI disruption add pressure to the markets.
2. Joint Chiefs Chairman Urges Caution on Iran: General Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, reportedly warns against a prolonged military campaign in Iran, citing risks to American lives and strained weapons stockpiles.
3. Rock Bottom Approval Among Independents: Ahead of the State of the Union, the president faces low approval from independents, largely driven by economic concerns — though Republicans still lead Democrats on immigration and crime.
4. Hockey Teams and Bipartisanship at the State of the Union: House leadership hopes to bring the U.S. men's and women's Olympic hockey teams to the State of the Union as a rare show of unity in a deeply divided political climate.

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A Republican win in a Middle Georgia special election should have been easy, but it wasn't, and that's the real story.

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