To sit or stand: Trump's challenge to Democrats a key moment in State of the Union address
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Republican members of Congress stand while Democrats keep their seats during President Donald Trumps State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, as Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson of La., applaud. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
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Republican members of Congress stand while Democrats keep their seats during President Donald Trumps State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)