President Trump’s first joint address to Congress since returning to office has sparked significant controversy over Democratic behavior during the speech, even as polling shows strong public approval of the president’s message. Here’s what you need to know about this developing political situation:

The speech content

Trump delivered a message focused on national renewal:

The Democratic reaction

Several incidents during the speech have drawn criticism:

The censure effort

Congressional leadership is pursuing formal consequences:

Public response

Viewers reacted favorably to the address:

Political implications

The fallout continues to reshape congressional dynamics:

Media narrative

Coverage has evolved from speech content to controversy:

What happens next

Several key developments are anticipated:

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