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WASHINGTONPOST (Amy B Wang, Maegan Vazquez) - Epstein survivors to attend State of the Union as guests of Democratic lawmakers

The survivors say they want their presence in the chamber to remind President Donald Trump that the harm done by the sex offender was very real.

WASHINGTONPOST (Perry Stein) - Judge says government may not search devices seized from Post reporter

The ruling suggested that the federal judge in Virginia did not trust the government to conduct a narrow search of Hannah Natanson’s devices.

WASHINGTONPOST (Washington Post staff) - Live updates: Trump to deliver State of the Union address

President Donald Trump is set to deliver the State of the Union address tonight — his first since returning to office for a second term.

AXIOS (Jason Lalljee) - Why Trump has a "designated survivor" for his State of the Union address

One of President Trump 's Cabinet members will skip Tuesday's State of the Union address, sitting out as the designated survivor who would become president if a catastrophic attack hit. Why it matters: The designated survivor isn't just an invention of dime-store thrillers and Kiefer Sutherland shows — it's one of the country's most dramatic precautions, born from Cold War fears that gathering the nation's leaders in one place requires planning for the unthinkable. What we're watching: The White House hasn't announced this year's designated survivor, but their absence during Trump's speech should make the choice clear. Here's what to know: History of the phenomenon Zoom out: The practice dates back to the Cold War when fears that a…

ABCNEWS - WATCH: Why Abigail Spanberger is delivering the Democratic response to State of the Union

ABC News’ Averi Harper breaks down what to know about Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger and her role delivering her party’s State of the Union response.

ABCNEWS - WATCH: State of the Union panel weighs in on Trump’s message and priorities

Former Sen. Heidi Heitkamp and former Rep. John Katko join ABC News Live ahead of the State of the Union tonight.

NYTIMES (Ernesto Londoño and Mitch Smith) - Judge Dismisses Minnesota Gun Case as Prosecutors Struggle With Resignations

A judge took the unusual step of dropping the case over a speedy trial violation by the U.S. attorney’s office in Minnesota, which has been flooded with immigration-related cases.