Trump’s State of the Union: How to watch, what to expect

WASHINGTON— President Trump will deliver a major State of the Union address at 6pm Pacific time on Tuesday night before a joint session of Congress at the US Capitol.

The president is expected to emphasize economic issues, the immigration crackdown at the center of his agenda, and tariffs following a recent legal setback on his trade agenda.

Here’s what you need to know about the event:

How to watch

The remarks will be shown live on major broadcast networks and cable news channels. Another way to watch live is via public relations network C-SPAN. The White House will transfer address on the website.

What to expect in the conversation?

Trump is expected to focus on fighting immigration and his promises to go after what he calls the government’s “waste, fraud and abuse.” It was previewed in two White House videos on Monday.

During his one year in office, Trump has led an aggressive deportation campaign that has included violent arrests, troops in American cities and increased detentions. The tactics used by federal immigration officers have raised concerns among lawmakers following the fatal shooting of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis. These concerns are at the center of an ongoing dispute over funding for the Department of Homeland Security.

It will also be worth watching how Trump talks about future efforts to target waste and abuse in public spending, an effort often seen in blue states like California.

Who will present the answers?

Democrats chose Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger and California Sen. Alex Padilla to deliver Democratic responses to Trump’s speech.

Spanberger will deliver his remarks in English, while Padilla will respond in Spanish.

Padilla’s remarks will be broadcast live Here.