Trump’s State of the Union frames affordability as key issue while Spanberger offers Democratic counter

Live updates depict a high-stakes night: Trump delivers a lengthy State of the Union focused on affordability, border security, and tech-energy cost pledges, while Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger offers the Democratic rebuttal centered on rising living costs. The coverage notes a record-long speech, mixed reactions from allies and opponents, moments of protest from Omar and Tlaib, disruptions around security and immigration, and other presidential-night theatrics (including a designated survivor and a high-profile guest list) shaping the midterm narrative after the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling.