President Donald Trump is set to speak Tuesday at a joint session of Congress. Photo: Annabelle Gordon for The Washington Post via Getty Images
President Trump speaks to Congress — and the country — in a live address tonight where he is expected to outline his plans and priorities for his second term.
Why it matters: In Trump’s first six weeks, he has started a federal government overhaul, driven by DOGE, launched a mass deportation campaign and imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.
State of play: Some Democratic lawmakers have discussed disrupting the speech, a half dozen House Democrats told Axios.
What time is Trump’s speech tonight?
The big picture: Trump is set to speak at 9pm ET on Tuesday, which is 6pm PT.
How to watch Trump address to Congress on TV
All major news networks are broadcasting the address, including CNN, PBS, NBC, MSNBC, CBS, Fox News, NewsNation and C-SPAN.
- Most networks start their coverage hours before the address and will continue broadcasting analysis of the speech for hours after.
Live stream Trump address to Congress on YouTube, apps
Zoom in: The White House along with major networks will live stream Trump’s address to Congress on YouTube.
- Watch on the YouTube video above.
- Major networks and local channels will also be streaming on their websites, apps and social channels.
Who will deliver Democrat response to Trump address
The intrigue: First-term Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin (Mich.) is set to deliver the party’s response to Trump’s address.
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