The Olympic gold-winning US women's ice hockey team said Tuesday it had declined an invitation to Donald Trump's State of the Union address, after the president joked he would be "impeached" if he did not ask them to attend.

A statement from USA Hockey, the sport's national governing body, sent to AFP Tuesday said the female players would be "unable to participate" in the State of the Union address due to prior commitments. 

Team USA's women's team won gold for the first time since 2018 when they beat the Canadians 2-1 on Thursday.

Under President Trump, America is stronger than ever before. pic.twitter.com/cuiR16GyJ5

— Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) February 25, 2026

Dalilah Coleman, a first grader was severely injured in a car accident caused by an illegal immigrant from India who was driving a semitruck with a commercial driver's licence.

According to the White House, Dalilah Coleman's injuries from the semi-truck accident include a traumatic brain injury and cerebral palsy, and she will need lifelong care and therapy.

The driver who caused the accident, Partap Singh, is an illegal immigrant in the US from India. He crossed the border in 2022 and was released into the country by the Biden administration.

Dalilah was left nonverbal after her family vehicle was struck in a 2024 wreck by an 18-wheeler driven by Singh. She is now relearning how to walk, according to a report by the New York Post

US President Donald Trump called on the American Congress to pass the so-called 'Dalilah Law', aimed at preventing states from issuing commercial driving licences to illegal immigrants. The American commander-in-chief said the law was named after Dalilah Coleman, a first grader who was severely injured in a car accident caused by an illegal immigrant from India who was driving a semitruck with a commercial driver's licence.

"Many, if not most, illegal aliens do not speak English and cannot read even the most basic road signs," Trump said in his State of the Union address.

"That's why tonight I'm calling on Congress to pass what we will call the Delilah law, barring any state from granting commercial driver's licences to illegal aliens."

The top Democratic senator called US President Donald Trump's record-length State of the Union speech "delusional" and said it failed to address the struggles of ordinary Americans.

"Americans have never seen a State of the Union so disconnected from reality. The president's rhetoric and the country's reality are worlds apart," Senator Chuck Schumer said. "Donald Trump painted a delusional portrait of America that hardly any working American would recognize."

US President Donald Trump honoured Gary and Evalea Beckstrom of West Virginia, parents of Army National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom: "Your daughter was a true American Patriot, and she will be greatly missed," Trump said.

.@POTUS honors Gary and Evalea Beckstrom of West Virginia, parents of Army National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom:
"Your daughter was a true American Patriot, and she will be greatly missed." pic.twitter.com/8uIilC2JNp

— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) February 25, 2026

US President Donald Trump presents Chief Warrant Officer 5 Eric Slover — one of the heroes of the remarkable US military operation in Venezuela — with the Congressional Medal of Honor.

.@POTUS presents Chief Warrant Officer 5 Eric Slover — one of the heroes of the remarkable U.S. military operation in Venezuela — with the Congressional Medal of Honor. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/U16HzgG1bB

— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) February 25, 2026

GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/NHMP6kniMp

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) February 25, 2026

Iryna Zarutska, a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee, who fled the horrors of war in search of a safer and more promising life in the United States, was stabbed to death in a North Carolina train station in August 2025.

Trump recognised Anna Zarutska, mother of Iryna Zarutska, and said: "No one will ever forget the expression of terror on Iryna’s face as she looked up at her attacker in the last seconds of her life... Mrs. Zarutska—tonight, I promise you, we will ensure JUSTICE for your magnificent daughter, Iryna."

"America’s Armed Forces overwhelmed all defenses and utterly defeated the enemy...to end the reign of outlaw dictator Nicolas Maduro, and bring him to face American Justice. This was an absolutely colossal victory for the security of the United States, and it also opens up a bright new beginning for the people of Venezuela," Trump said.

.@POTUS: "America’s Armed Forces overwhelmed all defenses and utterly defeated the enemy...to end the reign of outlaw dictator Nicolas Maduro, and bring him to face American Justice. This was an absolutely colossal victory for the security of the United States, and it also opens… pic.twitter.com/GV4hJOufjf

— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) February 25, 2026

US First Lady Melania Trump presents US veteran Captain E Royce Williams with the Medal of Honor during US President Donald Trump's the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol.

Donald Trump said Tuesday he was appointing his vice president to lead a "war on fraud" as he railed against alleged abuses of government benefits in Democratic-controlled states -- particularly Minnesota.

"I am officially announcing the war on fraud, to be led by our great Vice President JD Vance," Trump said.

He claimed that if his administration could "find enough of that fraud, we will have a balanced budget overnight."

Trump claims Iran working on missiles that could hit US.

"They've already developed missiles that can threaten Europe and our bases overseas, and they're working to build missiles that will soon reach the United States of America," Trump said during his State of the Union address.

US President Donald Trump called in his State of the Union speech for Congress to pass tough new voter ID laws ahead of November midterm elections, repeating his unfounded allegations of "rampant" electoral cheating.

"The cheating is rampant in our elections. It's rampant. It's very simple. All voters must show voter ID. All voters must show proof of citizenship in order to vote," said Trump, who has long claimed -- falsely -- that his 2020 election loss was illegitimate.

US President Donald Trump delivered the longest-ever State of the Union address, beating Bill Clinton's 2000 record of one hour and 20 minutes.

Trump also smashed his own 1 hour and 40 minute record for a presidential speech to Congress, which he set last March in an annual address that was not technically a State of the Union.

US President Donald Trump reunites Venezuelan woman Alejandra Gonzalez with her uncle, Enrique, who was arrested and held prisoner for years by the Maduro regime in Venezuela.

CHILLS: @POTUS reunites Venezuelan woman Alejandra Gonzalez with her uncle, Enrique, who was arrested and held prisoner for years by the Maduro regime in Venezuela. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/K1Hg9M0MfR

— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) February 25, 2026

Democratic lawmakers Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib interrupt US President Donald Trump during his 2026 State of the Union address pic.twitter.com/qMdf34429y

— NDTV (@ndtv) February 25, 2026

US President Donald Trump honoured the mother of Lizbeth Medina, a 16-year-old high school cheerleader from Texas who was brutally killed by an 'illegal immigrant.'

"Lizbeth’s killer was a previously-arrested illegal alien who had broken in, and brutally extinguished the brightest light in her family’s life... Her heartbroken mother is in the gallery to remind everyone in this chamber exactly why we are deporting illegal alien criminals from our country at record numbers," he said.

35 million people, said the Prime Minister of Pakistan, would have died if it were not for my involvement: Donald Trump

""Pak PM Said 35 Million Would Have Died If It Weren't For Me": Trump on Op Sindoor at 2026 State of Union addresshttps://t.co/2QCjlIkmPh pic.twitter.com/wtLdKBjQpj

— NDTV (@ndtv) February 25, 2026

US president Donald Trump once again underlined that he stopped eight wars, including the four-day India-Pakistan military conflict in May last year.

Eight wars include:

Trump said he is "working hard to end the ninth war—the killing and slaughter between Russia and Ukraine, where 25,000 soldiers are dying each and every month...a war which would have never happened if I were president."

America is one nation under god. said US President Donald Trump

"If you agree with this statement, then stand up and show your support. The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens, said Donald Trump.

Democrats remianed seated.

"Charlie Kirk was violently murdered by an assassin. We must reject political violence of every kind," said US President Donald Trump as he remembered his friend, Charlie.

US President Donald Trump remembers Charlie Kirk in 2026 State of Union address pic.twitter.com/jWdscQ0DH2

— NDTV (@ndtv) February 25, 2026

"Somali community pillaged an estimate of 19 Billion dollars from the American taxpayer" : US President Donald Trump delivers 2026 State of the Union pic.twitter.com/RoJkQ5nDho

— NDTV (@ndtv) February 25, 2026

US President Donald Trump's jibe at former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi after he demands a ban on Congressional stock trading.

When Trump delivered his 2020 State of the Union, then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi theatrically ripped up a copy of the speech afterward, overshadowing much of what Trump said.

US President Donald Trump's jibe at former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi after he demands a ban on Congressional stock trading pic.twitter.com/tRprK7IjAh

— NDTV (@ndtv) February 25, 2026

US President Donald Trump urged Congress to approve the 'Save America' Act in State of the Union address, stating "all voters will now have to show proof of citizenship and voter ID to vote."

Only Americans should vote in our elections!
PASS THE SAVE AMERICA ACT 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/357VtFOESQ

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) February 25, 2026

Dalilah Coleman, a 1st-grader was severely injured in a car accident caused by an illegal alien driving a semitruck with a CDL. Her injuries include a traumatic brain injury, Cerebral Palsy, and she will need lifelong care and therapy.

The driver crossed the border in 2022 and was released into the country by the Biden administration. This is our why, the White House wrote in a post on X.

She and her father joined the State of the Union. 
 

Dalilah Coleman is a 1st-grader who was severely injured in a car accident caused by an illegal alien driving a semitruck with a CDL. Her injuries include a traumatic brain injury, Cerebral Palsy, and she will need lifelong care and therapy.
The driver crossed the border in… pic.twitter.com/L290GaiwTs

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) February 25, 2026

I am standing between criminals and our border: US President Donald Trump

"Only thing standing between criminals and our country is Donald J Trump" : Trump during his 2026 State of Union address pic.twitter.com/9TYx92SYOl

— NDTV (@ndtv) February 25, 2026

US President Donald Trump called for Delilah law to "bar drivers license to illegal aliens."

President Donald Trump announced that all working Americans can have access to a retirement plan that will match their contributions by up to $1,000 each year.

US stock markets have done well under me: Trump

We will protect our seniors social security, medicare: Trump

A Democratic lawmaker was ejected from US President Donald Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday after holding up a sign reading "Black people aren't apes!", referencing a racist video of the Obamas posted on Trump's social media account.

Veteran congressman Al Green of Texas stood up as Trump arrived to address the joint session of Congress, waving the protest sign before someone in the crowd appeared to try and grab it from him.

Green, who is Black, stood his ground and was still holding up the sign as Trump started his prime-time address. But the lawmaker was eventually escorted out of the chamber amid chants of "USA! USA! USA!"

(AFP)

Megan Hemhauser is a bartender, waits tables at night, & homeschools her two children. Her husband works 10 to 15 hrs of overtime per week operating heavy equipment.
Her family will receive more than $5,000 extra per year thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/GHRWuWPt57

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) February 25, 2026