Trump’s speech to Congress is met with cheers and protests

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  Good morning.

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  It's Wednesday, March 5th.

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  I'm Shemitah Basu.

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  This is Apple News today.

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  On today's show, Trump touts his early victories before Congress,

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  the Arab state's proposal to rebuild Gaza after the war ends

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  and the astronauts stuck at the International Space Station are finally getting ready to come home.

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  let's start with President Donald Trump's address last night to a joint session of Congress,

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  his first since taking office in January.

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  From the moment he entered the chamber,

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  he was greeted by Republican cheers

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  and Democrats protesting.

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  Several dozen held up signs reading things like Musk Steals and Protect Veterans.

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  Texas Congressman Al Green stood up to disrupt the president's speech

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  and protest threats to Medicaid,

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  and he was escorted out by the sergeant at arms.

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  The chair now directs the sergeant at arms to restore order.

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  Remove this gentleman from the chamber.

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  For much of his speech,

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  Trump suggested he had a sweeping mandate to enact these changes from the American people.

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