Live Updates: President Trump delivers first ‘State of the Union’ address of new term

The annual address held by the president before a joint session of congress will be Trump’s first since his re-election

State Of The Union Address WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 04: President Donald Trump gives a State of the Union speech at the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 4, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Doug Mills-Pool/Getty Images/Getty Images)

February 24, 2026 at 6:02 p.m. UTC

By Greg Rhodes

The ‘State of the Union’ address will take place at 9pm tonight and you can listen live right here on WDBO.

Below you will find a curated selection of news and commentary in the lead-up and following the address tonight.

▶ LISTEN TO ORLANDO’S MORNING NEWS EXPRESS PODCAST ON WDBO

Click here to download our free news, weather and traffic app. And click here to subscribe to our daily 3 Big Things newsletter.

© 2026 Cox Media Group. All Rights Reserved. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group.