VICE News Tonight: Episode 71

Overview

The State of The Union is being totally overshadowed by something else happening in Washington: the circus formerly known as the congressional Russia investigation. VICE News looks back at previous State of the Union responses and whether they make a difference. As the federal government tightens drug legalization policy in the states, a consensus is developing in Europe. Norway - run by a coalition of right wing parties - is decriminalizing all drug use and possession following the successful Portuguese model. This week, cities across the United States are counting their homeless populations, fulfilling a government requirement that helps determine how aid is distributed. VICE News examines the difficulty of tallying the homeless. Rockstar Andrew W.K. reviews new music is this week's Music Critic.