President Donald Trump will deliver his first State of the Union address of his second term on Tuesday. This will mark the first time in six years the president has delivered the address.
Trump did address lawmakers in March 2025, but the speech was not a formal State of the Union address.
This is typical of presidents, as they tend to give a joint address early in the first year, before moving to the formal State of the Union in later years.
The president was invited back in January by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) to deliver the address. The Republican representative said that, under Trump’s leadership, the nation “stands stronger, freer, and more prosperous.”
“Since his return to office, @POTUS 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 to watch the address.
When is the State of the Union address? How to watch live
Trump is set to deliver his State of the Union address on Feb. 24 starting at 9 p.m. CT. Coverage of the event is expected to run from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. CT.
USA TODAY will live-stream coverage, both on its YouTube Channel and website.
Apart from USA TODAY’s live stream, 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 is when the president outlines how the country is doing and what Congress should focus on next.
The address is required by the U.S. Constitution, which directs the president to keep lawmakers informed about the state of the nation and propose legislative priorities.
Traditionally, the speech is delivered sometime between early January and early February.
This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: State of the Union 2026 is tonight. How to watch, stream Trump’s address
Reporting by Josh Kelly and Fernando Cervantes Jr., The Oklahoman / Oklahoman
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