President Donald Trump is set to deliver his first State of the Union address of his second term on Tuesday.

In this annual address, delivered before a joint session of Congress, the President customarily provides remarks on the nation’s condition and outlines legislative objectives. 

This year’s speech occurs amid an impasse at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) triggered by a standoff between Democrats and the White House regarding immigration enforcement. The dispute, focused on Democrats’ call for new restrictions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) following last month’s fatal shootings of two Minneapolis residents by federal agents, has resulted in a funding lapse at agencies such as the Transportation Security Administration and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

The President’s remarks also follow the Supreme Court’s decision to block his sweeping emergency tariffs, citing presidential overreach, and as Trump has stated he is considering limited measures ahead of negotiations between the two countries in Geneva on Thursday.

“The State of the Union is STRONG because America is safer. Thanks to President Trump, law & order is BACK,” the White House posted on X on Sunday. A video included in the post focused on Trump’s emphasis on safety and security, citing declining [rates]. Later that day, the White House shared another video focused on Trump’s foreign policy actions, stating, “The State of the Union is STRONG because America is RESPECTED again on the world stage. Peace through strength.”

Many Democrats have opted to skip the speech on Tuesday and instead attend counterprogramming events, while others in the party are expected to walk out during Trump’s address or express their opposition to the President through other means during his remarks.

Here’s how you can watch the highly anticipated speech this year.

When is President Trump’s State of the Union Address?

Trump is scheduled to deliver his State of the Union speech on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 9 p.m. ET. 

Where will the address take place?

Trump will deliver his State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

How can I watch the State of the Union address?

Pre-speech coverage will be streamed on [platform] starting at 7 p.m. ET. The speech itself is set to begin at 9 p.m.

Other news outlets, including [outlet names], will offer live coverage of the speech.

Where and when will the counterprogramming events take place?

At least 12 Democrats have committed to attending a counterprogramming rally titled the “People’s State of the Union,” taking place on the National Mall during Trump’s address. 

Progressive media outlet MeidasTouch and left-wing advocacy group MoveOn are organizing the event, where Democratic lawmakers are set to speak alongside individuals affected by Trump’s policies, such as immigrants and former federal workers.

The organizers plan to stream the event starting at 8 p.m. ET.

Another counterprogramming event, named “State of the Swamp: The Rebuttal of the State of the Union,” will take place at the National Press Club starting at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday.

The event is scheduled to include appearances and remarks from Democratic lawmakers, such as Sen. Ron Wyden and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, along with high-profile figures in politics, media, and entertainment—ranging from actor Mark Ruffalo to politician and political organizer Stacey Abrams to former CNN host Don Lemon.

A livestream of the event will be available for free to those who register, per organizers.

How can I watch the Democratic and progressive responses to the speech?

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger, the state’s first female governor and a vocal critic of Trump, is scheduled to deliver the Democratic rebuttal to the State of the Union immediately after Trump’s remarks on Tuesday. 

Major news networks such as ABC, NBC, and CNN will provide live coverage of Spanberger’s response. Her remarks can also be viewed online, as media outlets [names] will offer livestreams.

Sen. Alex Padilla of California, the first Latino elected to represent the state in the Senate, will deliver the party’s Spanish-language response after Trump’s speech.

Such rebuttals have previously been broadcast on Spanish-language networks like Telemundo and Univision.

Rep. Summer Lee of Pennsylvania, the first Black woman to represent the state in Congress, will also deliver a response to the speech on behalf of the progressive Working Families Party.

The Working Families Party’s website will stream Lee’s speech, which will also occur “shortly” after Trump’s address, as per the group.