Trump's first speech to Congress

President Donald Trump declared "the American Dream is unstoppable" as he addressed a raucous joint session of the US Congress for the first time since he returned to power. In the longest presidential speech to lawmakers on record, he outlined his vision for his second term, as Republicans applauded a high-octane six weeks that has reshaped domestic and foreign policy. So what do his voters think of his speech? We speak to some to hear their thoughts.

Donald Trump also spoke about the cut in funding to US overseas aid. One of the sectors affected by that is treatment of people with HIV and AIDS in Africa. We speak to three people living with HIV or working in the sector to hear their thoughts.

A video showing a woman of Pakistani heritage dancing alone at a friend's wedding has gone viral for challenging stigmas around divorce and promoting female empowerment. The woman is a divorced mother of three and has sparked discussions about women’s resilience following separation, particularly in more conservative communities. We speak to her and another woman with similar experiences.

Presenter: Mark Lowen

Photo: US President Donald Trump Addresses Joint Session of US Congress, Washington, USA - 04 Mar 2025

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