Welcome to the daily briefing! Here’s this morning’s breaking news.
- Backpack discovered during search for Savannah Guthrie’s mother.
- Christian leaders condemned President Trump’s actions.
- Six planets line up in a cosmic “parade”.
nicole farato Here’s the news you need to know on Tuesday, from the president’s annual address to a joint session of Congress to the impact of cartel leadership changes in Mexico.
President Trump to deliver State of the Union address tonight
President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver his first State of the Union address in his second administration at 9pm ET on Tuesday, laying out his agenda under mounting political pressure as midterm elections approach and voters show deep dissatisfaction in national polls. USA TODAY will livestream the speech on its YouTube channel and website.
USA TODAY prepares for SOTU:
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America is experiencing heavy snowfall
This week, a brutal nor’easter dumped more than two to three inches of snow in many parts of the country, grounding planes, closing schools and leaving hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses without power.
march madness
I have a new number. 1st place in college basketball
It’s the end of February. That means Selection Sunday is just around the corner. And Duke University is currently the No. 1 team. The Blue Devils defeated previously No. 1-ranked University of Michigan in one of the most anticipated games this week, receiving 27 of 31 first-place votes. On the women’s side, No. 1 UW defeated Providence for its 45th straight win.
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