Daily brief
Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address on record, using the speech to promote his economic record, threaten Iran's nuclear program, and criticize Democrats. Following the speech, he is planning a trip to Texas ahead of a key primary election there.
A Democratic lawmaker and multiple reports allege the U.S. Department of Justice withheld files related to Donald Trump from its release of documents connected to the Jeffrey Epstein case (ongoing coverage).
France has blocked U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner from direct access to the French government after he failed to appear for a summons (ongoing coverage).
Iranian officials state a nuclear deal with the United States is 'within reach' ahead of talks in Geneva, if diplomacy is prioritized.
The White House stated President Trump's first option regarding Iran is diplomacy, but that the use of 'lethal force' remains on the table.