Donald Trump Commencement Speech: Video and Full Transcript
President Donald Trump offered words of encouragement and advice as he addressed graduating students at the University of Alabama on Thursday. But the president’s speech was also interspersed with politics as he took a victory lap over his administration’s first 100 days, saying the U.S. had been “ripped off” before he took office. “You’re the […]
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Donald Trump Shares 11 Pieces of Advice at Rally-Style Commencement Speech
President Donald Trump took the stage Thursday night as the first U.S. president to deliver a commencement address for the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Trump spent much of the speech rehashing the 2024 election and his administration’s talking points on immigration, the economy, inflation, tariffs and more, as well as attacking his longtime political […]
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Kamala Harris Rips Trump’s Immigration Policies in First Major Speech
In her first major speech since losing the election, former Vice President Kamala Harris ripped President Donald Trump over his immigration policies and tactics since retaking the Oval Office. Newsweek previously reached out to Harris via online form on Wednesday ahead of the speech. Why It Matters Following her election loss in November and Trump’s […]
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Donald Trump 100-Days Speech and Rally in Michigan: How to Watch
By Kate Nalepinski is a Newsweek journalist based in New York City. Kate joined Newsweek in May 2024. She is a graduate of Ithaca College. Kate Nalepinski Digital Media Journalist news article Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Share ✓ Link copied to […]
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How Long Was Cory Booker’s ‘Filibuster’? Democrat Breaks Record for Senate Speech
Senator Cory Booker wrapped up the longest speech in Senate history, surpassing a record that has stood since 1957. The New Jersey Democrat’s marathon address was a protest against President Donald Trump and Republican-led efforts to curtail voting rights and immigration protections. Booker’s speech edged past the previous high mark set by South Carolina Senator […]
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Adrien Brody Gives Powerful Oscar Speech After Best Actor Win
Adrien Brody won his second Oscar for Best Actor at the 2025 Academy Awards for his role in The Brutalist, directed by Brady Corbet. Brody’s win came after a competitive race against other nominees, including Timothée Chalamet, Colman Domingo, Ralph Fiennes, and Sebastian Stan. Why It Matters Brody’s victory is notable as it marks his […]
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Does Europe Have a Free Speech Problem?
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance sent shockwaves across Europe on February 14 when he used his speech at the Munich Security Conference, typically the venue for backslapping among Western allies, to claim that free speech is “in retreat” across the continent. The former Ohio senator argued that the biggest threat to Europe “is not Russia, […]
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Democrat Breaks Into Tears Live on MSNBC After Kamala Harris Speech
Former Democratic Senator turned MSNBC political analyst Claire McCaskill twice wiped away tears while reacting live on-air to Kamala Harris‘ concession speech Wednesday. “I’m so proud,” McCaskill said, her voice breaking, when asked for her thoughts by host Nicolle Wallace during Deadline: White House. Composing herself, she continues: “I’m so proud of her. I don’t […]
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Republican Mike Lawler Channels Michael Jackson in Victory Speech
New York Republican Representative Mike Lawler channeled Michael Jackson during his victory speech this week. On Tuesday evening, Lawler, defeated New York Democratic Representative Mondaire Jones for the state’s District 17 and later played a Jackson song to start his victory speech, as well as executed a Jackson dance move. It wasn’t immediately clear if […]
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