President Trump Gets Ready to Deliver State of the Union Address

Summary

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Podcast Summary: Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: President Trump Gets Ready to Deliver State of the Union Address
Date: February 24, 2026
Host: Lisa Licera, FOX News Podcasts

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Episode Overview

This episode delivers rapid-fire updates on major national news, centering on President Trump's upcoming State of the Union Address and the surrounding political climate. Additional coverage includes legal action over vaccine policies, a high-profile Utah murder case, the death of actor Robert Carradine, and leadership changes at the Louvre museum.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. President Trump's State of the Union Address (00:02–00:53)

• Celebration of Administration Achievements:

  • House Speaker Mike Johnson frames the forthcoming State of the Union as a "celebration of accomplishments."
    • Quote:
      "It will be a celebration of accomplishments."
      — Lisa Licera (00:02)

• Speaker Johnson Encourages Boldness:

  • Johnson advises President Trump to “go big” in the speech and cites positive outcomes:
    • Reductions in inflation, gas prices, and crime
    • Increases in paychecks and tax refunds
    • A secure border and improved international standing
    • Quote:
      "When we are sitting in a country right now where inflation and gas prices and crime are going down and paychecks and tax refunds are going up, you have a secure border again. You have a restoration of peace through strength. We're respected around the world again. Solving wars along the way."
      — Mike Johnson (00:14)

• Democratic Boycott & Political Division:

  • At least 70 Democrats, including House Democratic Whip Catherine Clark, will not attend the address.
  • Congresswoman Angie Craig openly criticizes Trump but upholds her duty to attend:
    • Quote:
      "I would rather stick forks in my eyes than be here tonight to listen to Donald Trump talk about the State of the Union. But this is the People's House and I will not abandon the People's House."
      — Angie Craig (00:41)

• Democratic Response:

  • Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger will deliver the official Democratic response.

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2. Legal Challenges on Vaccine Policy (01:11–01:49)

• Lawsuit against the Trump Administration:

  • Democratic state attorneys general (notably California's Rob Bonta and Arizona's Chris Mays) sue over changes removing hepatitis and Covid vaccines from the recommended childhood schedule.

    • Mays contends the policy isn't evidence-based but ideologically driven.

    • Quote:
      "The new schedule, removing hepatitis and Covid vaccines, among others, wasn't based on science but an ideological agenda, one that Secretary Kennedy has been pushing for years."
      — Chris Mays (01:22)

• Criticism of HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr.:

  • Rob Bonta underscores Kennedy has the right to his opinions, but not to endanger children.
    • Quote:
      "He isn't entitled to use his opinions as the basis for breaking the law and endangering our children."
      — Legal Analyst (01:33)

• Broader Legal Context:

  • The Justice Department is simultaneously involved in a Massachusetts case regarding the federal government's stance on vaccines.

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3. Netflix's Economic Impact (02:00–02:30)

• Highlight of U.S. Investment:
  • Netflix has contributed $225 billion over ten years, creating jobs nationwide.

    • Over 150,000 Americans employed in various roles across all 50 states

    • Quote:
      "Carpenters, electricians, small businesses, real American jobs, Netflix investing in America."
      — Rob Bonta (02:00)

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4. Utah: Charlie Kirk Murder Case Developments (02:30–03:19)

• Prosecutorial Disqualification Motion Denied:

  • Defense claims conflict of interest due to a prosecutor's personal connections; the judge denies the motion.
    • Quote:
      "Defendant has not established a factual basis for a finding of conflict of interest or an objective appearance of impropriety rising to a constitutional concern, his motion is respectfully denied."
      — Legal Analyst quoting Judge Tony Groff (02:55)

• Death Penalty Sought:

  • The prosecution pursues capital punishment against Tyler Robinson.

• Defense Arguments:

  • Defense alleges prosecution's announced intent to seek the death penalty was too emotional, but this argument is rejected.

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5. Robert Carradine’s Death (03:32–04:17)

• Actor's Passing and Legacy:
  • Robert Carradine, known for "Lizzie McGuire" and "Revenge of the Nerds," has died at 71 after a long struggle with bipolar disorder; reports indicate suicide.

    • Family issues statement encouraging society to address mental health stigma.

    • Quotes:
      "We hope his journey can shine a light and encourage addressing the stigma that attaches to mental illness."
      — Carradine family statement (03:32)
      "This one hurts."
      — Hilary Duff, Instagram post (03:44)
      "My heart hurts today."
      — Jake Thomas (03:46)

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6. Louvre Museum Resignation (04:17–04:28)

• Aftermath of Heist:
  • The director of the Louvre resigns following the high-profile crown jewel heist in October 2025.

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Notable Moments & Quotes

• Angie Craig’s Remarkable Honesty:
  "I would rather stick forks in my eyes than be here tonight to listen to Donald Trump..." (00:41)

  • Illustrates deep partisan division while emphasizing commitment to Congressional responsibilities.

• Legal Arguments over Vaccines:
  "He isn't entitled to use his opinions as the basis for breaking the law and endangering our children." (01:33)

  • Represents a strong legal stance in the ongoing vaccine policy controversy.

• Robert Carradine Tribute:
  "We hope his journey can shine a light and encourage addressing the stigma that attaches to mental illness." (03:32)

  • Poignant call to action on mental health awareness from Carradine's family.

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:02–00:53: State of the Union Address—Republican backing, Democratic responses, and broad context
• 01:11–01:49: Vaccine schedule changes and lawsuits
• 02:00–02:30: Netflix’s economic impact
• 02:30–03:19: Utah murder case—prosecution disqualification motion
• 03:32–04:17: Robert Carradine’s passing and mental health message
• 04:17–04:28: Louvre director’s resignation post-heist

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This update episode captures a night of political theater and sharp divides, high-stakes legal battles, cultural remembrances, and the ripple effects of economic and criminal news—all within minutes, in classic FOX News rapid-fire style.

Transcript

[Lisa Licera]

It will be a celebration of accomplishments. I'm Lisa Licera, FOX News. That's what House Speaker Mike Johnson says about tonight's State of the Union address. He says he told President Trump to go big during his address tonight.

[Mike Johnson]

When we are sitting in a country right now where inflation and gas prices and crime are going down and paychecks and tax refunds are going up, you have a secure border again. You have a restoration of peace through strength. We're respected around the world again. Solving wars along the way.

[Lisa Licera]

On Fox businesses Kudlov at least 70 Democrats, including Congresswoman Catherine Clark, the number two House Democrat, will not attend. But Minnesota Congresswoman Angie Craig says she will be there.

[Angie Craig]

I would rather stick forks in my eyes than be here tonight to listen to Donald Trump talk about the State of the Union. But this is the People's House and I will not abandon the People's House.

[Lisa Licera]

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger will deliver the Democratic response. Listen to our live coverage of President Trump's State of the Union Tonight beginning at 8pm Eastern on FoxNews radio.com the Trump administration is sued by Democratic state attorneys general over government changes to the childhood vaccine schedule.

[Rob Bonta]

California's Rob Bonta and Arizona's Chris Mays announced the legal action. Mays outlined the argument that the new schedule, removing hepatitis and Covid vaccines, among others, wasn't based on science but an

[Mike Johnson]

ideological agenda, one that Secretary Kennedy has been pushing for years.

[Rob Bonta]

Bonta said secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. Has a right to his opinions.

[Legal Analyst]

He isn't entitled to use his opinions as the basis for breaking the law and endangering our children.

[Rob Bonta]

The Justice Department is involved in a separate case in Massachusetts against the American Academy of Pediatrics, arguing Health and Human Services is not acting on an anti vaccine agenda.

[Lisa Licera]

Fox's Granal Scott America is listening to FOX News.

[Rob Bonta]

Let's talk about Netflix, but I don't want to talk about their shows and movies. I want to talk about the economic impact Netflix makes in this country. Over the past 10 years, Netflix has contributed $225 billion to the US economy. They brought productions to all 50 states and hired over 150,000Americans as cast and crew. Carpenters, electricians, small businesses, real American jobs, Netflix investing in America.

[Lisa Licera]

A Utah judge rules on a motion to disqualify the entire prosecution in the Charlie Kirk murder case.

[Jeff Manasso]

Accused killer Tyler Robinson's defense team wanted the prosecution dumped from the Charlie Kirk murder case that the case was tainted by a lead prosecutor's child being at Utah Valley University September 10th when Charlie Kirk was shot that the child texted the parent about what was happening. With the judge Tony Groff ruling because

[Legal Analyst]

defendant has not established a factual basis for a finding of conflict of interest or an objective appearance of impropriety rising to a constitutional concern, his motion is respectfully denied.

[Jeff Manasso]

Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Tyler Robinson, with other motions in the case still outstanding, including whether or not cameras will be allowed during trial. Jeff Manasso, Fox News the defense also

[Lisa Licera]

argued prosecutors were quick to announce their intent to seek the death penalty, which they said was evidence of strong emotional reactions that merited disqualifying the entire team. A member of the famed Carradine acting family has died.

[Michelle Palino]

Robert Carradine, the actor known for his roles in Lizzie McGuire and Revenge of the Nerds, has died. He was 71 years old. His family says he died after a valiant struggle with bipolar disorder, several media outlets reporting that he took his own life. In a statement to Deadline, his family wrote in part referencing his battle with the disorder, we hope his journey can shine a light and encourage addressing the stigma that attaches to mental illness. Carradine starred as Louis Skolnick in the Nerds franchise and played Hilary Duff's father in the Disney Channel series Lizzie McGuire and the Lizzie McGuire Movie. Duff posting photos on Instagram, writing in part, this one hurts, while actor Jake Thomas, who played her brother, noted, my heart hurts today. Michelle Palino, FOX News the director of

[Lisa Licera]

the Louvre museum has resigned after the crown jewel heist last October. I'm Lisa Licera. This is FOX News.

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