President Trump says he will be involved ‘indirectly’ in Iran-US talks
Amid rising tensions between the two countries over nuclear weapons, the United States and Iran will begin indirect talks in Geneva.
President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver the first State of the Union address of his second administration to a joint session of Congress next week.
Trump also addressed lawmakers last March, but that speech wasn’t technically a State of the Union. Presidents typically begin with a joint address early in their first year in office and move on to a formal State of the Union address in subsequent years.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) invited President Trump in January to deliver this year’s address. In a letter later shared with X, Johnson praised President Trump’s leadership and said the country is “stronger, freer and more prosperous.”
“Since returning to office, the President has not stopped working for the American people and delivering on his promises,” Johnson wrote. “The best is yet to come.”
Here’s what you need to know about President Trump’s next State of the Union address, including when it will take place and how to watch it.
When is the State of the Union Address? How can I watch it?
President Trump is scheduled to deliver the State of the Union address on February 24th at 9pm ET. Coverage of the event will run from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM ET. USA TODAY will livestream its coverage on both its YouTube channel and website.
Aside from the USA TODAY livestream, the State of the Union will be broadcast on all major television networks, including ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox News, NPR and PBS.
What is the State of the Union?
According to Congress’ website, the State of the Union address is where the president outlines the current state of the country and what Congress should focus on next.
The speech is required by the U.S. Constitution, which directs the president to keep members of Congress informed about the current state of the country and propose legislative priorities.
Traditionally, the speech takes place between early January and early February.
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