WASHINGTONPOST (Liz Goodwin, Scott Clement) - Republicans stare down epic voter enthusiasm gap ahead of 2026 midterms
The 14-percentage point advantage is the Democrats’ largest in decades.
AXIOS (Zachary Basu) - Trump's night of heroes: Takeaways from the 2026 State of the Union
President Trump staged a rose-colored spectacle at Tuesday night's State of the Union — the longest-ever address to Congress, from a president facing his lowest-ever approval ratings . Why it matters: A defiant Trump bragged, weaved, smiled and sparred his way through 108 minutes of prime-time television, projecting his vision of a "Golden Age" for a country that — according to recent polls — mostly isn't buying it . 4 takeaways 1. A night of heroes - Trump shrewdly filled the chamber with people far more popular than himself — honoring gold-medal Olympians , decorated veterans and everyday American heroes in a parade of made-for-TV moments. - Ever the showman, Trump declared Americans are "not tired of winning" before…
NPR (Ari Daniel) - When a horse whinnies, there's more than meets the ear
A new study finds that horse whinnies are made of both a high and a low frequency, generated by different parts of the vocal tract. The two-tone sound may help horses convey more complex information.
ABCNEWS - Zelenskyy says Ukrainian officials to meet Trump envoys in Geneva for more talks
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a Ukrainian delegation is set to meet Thursday with American envoys in the run-up to another round of trilateral talks with Russia
ABCNEWS - American tourist describes wave of violence after Mexican cartel boss killing
An American tourist describes the violence he was caught in Puerto Vallarta.
NYTIMES (New York Times Opinion) - Best and Worst Moments From Trump’s State of the Union Address
Nine Opinion writers weigh in on the speech.
AXIOS (Colin Demarest) - Canada, like Europe, seeks to break U.S. defense dependency
Canada's first-ever defense-industrial strategy, published this month, suggests it, like Europe , can no longer count on the U.S. to be a security backstop, economically or militarily. - "Long-held assumptions have been upended — about the end of imperial conquest, the durability of peace in Europe, and the resilience of old alliances," the plan reads. - "In this uncertain world, it is more important than ever that Canada possess the capacity to sustain its own defense and safeguard its own sovereignty." Why it matters: It's a major break for Canada, which has not taken President Trump's 51st state remarks lightly. - Canadians today view the U.S. as more of a risk than a partner, according to a Globe and Mail poll conducted by Nanos…
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Pima County Sheriff's Office speaks out after new suspect image | Jesse Weber Live
NewsNation senior national correspondent Brian Entin discusses the latest developments in the investigation into missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie as the search nears Day 24. "Jesse Weber Live" brings a fresh, fast-paced, and often unexpected take on the day’s headlines, diving into the biggest stories through the lens of legal expertise.
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union | State of the Union
President Donald Trump spoke for nearly two hours Tuesday in what marked the first State of the Union address of his second term. The president touched on topics ranging from immigration and border policies to economy and tax cuts. Trump honored veterans, families of Americans killed by violent migrants, the Kirks and the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team among other guests. #Trump #TrumpSpeech #SOTU #StateofTheUnion NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
NPR (Brett Kelman) - Hundreds of American nurses choose Canada over the U.S. under Trump
More than 1,000 American nurses have successfully applied for licensure in British Columbia since April, a massive increase over prior years.