The post provides a roundup of sources and live coverage for Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address, scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. Eastern. It lists news, analysis, and fact-checking outlets (AP, NPR, Pew, CBS, PBS/PolitiFact) with links to pre-address takeaways, background, and live fact-checking.
It also notes that text-based live updates are being published by multiple outlets (AP, NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN, CNBC, USA Today, Politico, The New York Times, The Guardian, The Hill, and The Independent). Additional context includes an AMA on r/politics with Joe Perticone, discussions and protest plans by Democratic lawmakers, and various watch options (PBS YouTube coverage, C-SPAN, and other outlets streaming the SOTU). An announcement mentions r/politics moderating recruitment, and a list of “Where to Watch” options such as YouTube streams from PBS NewsHour, AP, CBS, NBC, and a live Q&A segment from PBS NewsHour.
Tonight's address is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. Eastern.
News, Analysis, and Fact Checking
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AP: 5 questions heading into Trump’s State of the Union address
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NPR: What you need to know about tonight's State of the Union address
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Pew Research: State of the Union 2026: Where Americans stand on key issues facing the nation
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PolitiFact via PBS NewsHour: Live fact-checking Trump's 2026 State of the Union address
Live Updates
Text-based live update pages are being maintained by the following outlets: AP, NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN, CNBC, USA Today, Politico, The New York Times, The Guardian, The Hill, and The Independent.
See Also
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r/politics is hosting the following AMA this evening: I’m Joe Perticone, The Bulwark's Capitol Hill reporter covering Congress. I’ll be inside the chamber for tonight’s State of the Union. AMA.
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A link to r/politics' Discussion Thread for the responses to the SOTU address will be added here at the end of President Trump's address
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Events about the SOTU address were held earlier today by House GOP leadership, Senate Democratic leadership, House Democratic leadership, Epstein survivors along with House Democrats, and Senate Democratic leadership (again) along with their SOTU guests. (PBS NewsHour YouTube links)
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Some Democratic lawmakers will attend a protest the SOTU address starting at 8:30 p.m. Eastern at the 'People's State of the Union Address' (PBS NewsHour YouTube link; a C-SPAN alternative is here).
Announcement
- r/politics is actively recruiting new moderators. Apply today!
Where to Watch
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PBS News Special Coverage via YouTube: President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union Address (A direct floor feed of the congressional chamber can be found here and live ASL interpretation of the SOTU can be found here)
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C-SPAN: President Trump Delivers 2026 State of the Union Address & Democratic Response
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The following outlets are also streaming the SOTU via YouTube: AP, CBS, NBC
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PBS NewsHour via YouTube: Live Q&A: Major takeaways from Trump's 2026 State of the Union address
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