1. During a record 108-minute State of the Union, Donald Trump declared “we’re winning so much,” touting economic gains and a tougher global stance. Fact-checkers questioned key claims on tariffs and affordability, as Democrats pushed back and warned costs remain high ahead of midterms. (WMTW)
At his State of the Union, Donald Trump blasted Democrats who stayed seated after he said the government’s “first duty” is protecting Americans over illegal immigrants, telling them, “You should be ashamed.” Rep. Ilhan Omar shouted back, “You have killed Americans,” as immigration tensions erupted on the House floor.
2. A new UNH Survey Center Pine Tree State Poll shows Graham Platner with a commanding lead in the Democratic Senate primary over Governor Mills, while Dr. Shah and Bobby Charles emerge as frontrunners in the governor’s race. In Maine’s 2nd District, Paul LePage holds a razor-thin edge in potential matchups. (WMTW)
3. A 21-year-old Salve Regina University football player died of carbon monoxide poisoning during Rhode Island’s nor’easter after police say he was found unconscious in a snow-covered vehicle while charging his cellphone. The Newport Police Department calls it a tragic accident and a reminder to always clear exhaust pipes of snow when a car is idling. (WMTW)
4. Light snow moving in this morning with most areas seeing 1 to 3 inches, and a few spots up to 4. Snowfall rates could hit a half-inch per hour late morning, creating slick roads before wrapping up early afternoon, with a chance of brief squalls later in the day. (WMTW)
5. McDonald’s is introducing the Big Arch Burger to the U.S on March 3. The sandwich features two quarter-pound beef patties, three slices of white cheddar cheese, crispy onions, slivered raw onions, lettuce, pickles, and Big Arch Sauce. The burger is considered McDonald’s “biggest” burger and has been previously tested in European countries and Canada, with permanent availability in the U.K. and Ireland. (People)
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