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Trump takes a victory lap in fiery address to Congress

The nation is taking stock after President Donald Trump's marathon address to Congress. It was a speech reminiscent of one of his liveliest campaign rallies, full of applause lines for Republicans. But the night also escalated into one of the nastiest partisan fights in the history of the stately annual tradition, with unprecedented breaches of decorum. Lisa Desjardins reports.

Trump takes a victory lap in fiery address to Congress

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    April 23, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

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