How to watch Trump's speech to Congress

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump will deliver the first joint congressional address of his second presidency – his first speech since returning to the White House six weeks ago. 

His speech, which will take place in the U.S. House chamber, is not officially called the State of the Union, a title reserved for a president's annual address to Congress during other years of an administration. 

Newly inaugurated presidents typically use their first joint congressional addresses to look forward and lay out their priorities for the year.  According to the Congressional Research Service, the average number of policy requests in a first-year address is 42.

Where can I watch Trump’s speech?

What you can do:

A number of networks have said they plan to air the Republican president's address across their broadcast and streaming platforms, with special programming before and afterward. 

Viewers can also watch the speech on major television networks, including FOX and FOX News.

FOX’s free streaming channel LiveNOW from FOX will air Trump's address live, raw and unfiltered on your smart TV and mobile device. You can also find LiveNOW from FOX on YouTube.

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LiveNOW from FOX will also have special coverage leading up to his address and then afterward, including the Democrats’ response.

What time is Trump's speech?

Trump's remarks to Congress are slated to begin Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET.

What will Trump cover during his joint address?

Why you should care:

Trump has launched a series of executive orders and actions since taking office in January. In his address, Trump will likely double down on many of those orders.

He will likely address his administration’s restructuring initiative, known as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by tech billionaire Elon Musk.

 U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks at his Mar-a-Lago resort on February 18, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida. (Credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Trump will also likely talk about tariffs. On Tuesday, Trump moved ahead with 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, while doubling tariffs on Chinese goods to 20% a day earlier than expected. 

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Trump is also expected to focus on reducing illegal immigration, including his move to end birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to parents without legal status, but that effort has since been blocked by two federal judges.

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