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Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence

Representing the 14th District of Michigan

Congress Readies for Trump's Second SOTU -- GOP balks over wall emergency -- Nielsen Agrees to Testify -- Trump nominates Interior secretary

March 11, 2019
In The News

On the heels of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, President Donald Trump will deliver his second State of the Union address tonight — but it will be his first speech with a Democratic-controlled House. Here’s what to expect. The speech: In addition to immigration and national security, Trump will talk about abortion, prescription drug prices, infrastructure and trade. The president could also make some news: he has hinted he may unveil the details for his second meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and could declare a national emergency for the wall. As far as tone, Trump is expected to call for unity in front of a deeply divided Congress. But will the president stick to the script, or lean into his free-wheeling instincts? Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), Rep. Brenda Lawrence (D-Mich.) and members of the Democratic Women’s Working Group will hold a press conference to discuss “the state of women in our nation” at 3 p.m. in HVC Studio B.