Top Democrat urges Trump to delay State of Union until gov't reopens

The top Democrat in Congress on Wednesday urged President Donald Trump to postpone his upcoming annual State of the Union address, citing security shortcomings due to the ongoing partial government shutdown. Trump was due to deliver his speech, in which a president lays out his legislative agenda and provides an economic status report to the nation, on January 29. "Sadly, given the security concerns and unless government re-opens this week, I suggest that we work together to determine another suitable date after government has re-opened for this address or for you to consider delivering (it) in writing to the Congress on January 29th," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in a letter to the president.