From PBS NewsHour.

President Donald Trump addressed a joint session of Congress this week, reflecting on the dramatic launch of his second administration as he has pushed through controversial policies and cuts to federal departments. In a speech that ran just under two hours, Trump spoke directly to his Republican MAGA base, prompting both silent and vocal pushback from Democratic lawmakers. PBS News Weekly looks back at the address, but also takes a deeper look into Elon Musk and his mission to trim the government. Plus, a deep exploration of the importance of press freedom in democracy.

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