Tomorrow night, President Donald Trump will deliver the first State of the Union address of his second term.
In his speech to Congress, he’s expected to tout achievements and shape Republican messaging to voters heading into the midterm elections this fall.
After the address, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will deliver the Democratic response.
President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House on May 28, 2025, in Washington, DC.(Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Members of the US House and Senate typically attend the speech with special guests.
Rep. Adelita Grijalva of Arizona is skipping the speech and giving her passes to Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, who is planning to bring the family of Renee Good, the Minneapolis woman killed by ICE.
Rep. Yassamin Ansari of Arizona is boycotting the speech by attending a counter-rally. Her guest to that event will be Sonia Almaraz, the partner of Arbella “Yari” Rodríguez Márquez, who is in ICE detention and has reportedly not been receiving proper medical treatment for her leukemia.
Are you planning to watch the State of the Union? What’s one thing you want Trump to say in it?Let me know!
If you’ve ever wondered what $1,500 in rent will get you in metro Phoenix, we rounded up a few apartments in different parts of town to give you a feel for it.
The 2026 Arizona Renaissance Festival runs every Saturday and Sunday through March 29. Here’s how to find discounts to this year’s fair.
We’ve had a lot of readers ask how they can get involved in their communities, so we’re introducing Arizona, Activated to let you know about upcoming opportunities.
Description: If you’ve ever wanted to weigh in on bills at the Arizona Legislature, Civic Engagement Beyond Voting (CEBV) can teach you how. The nonprofit will walk you through the Legislature’s online RTS system, which allows Arizonans to show their support or opposition for bills being considered. The training is free, but CEBV asks attendees to consider a $5-10 donation so they can keep offering the events.
Want more? We’ve started posting weekly roundups of ways to get involved.Our friends at Collective Phoenix also keep a running list of events related to civics, advocacy, and volunteerism. You can also follow them on Instagram for updates.
Share yours: What’s something you’ve done so far this year to better your community? Let me know! I’d love to share some responses.
🏈 The Arizona Cardinals broke ground on a north Phoenix practice facility that is expected to open in the summer of 2028. (Arizona’s Family)
✍️ These four authors with Arizona ties were named finalists in the 2026 PEN America Literary Awards. (Arizona Luminaria)
🌴 The Canopy for Kids program teaches students how to design school gardens to increase shade and cool temperatures. (ASU News)
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