President Trump To Address Joint Session Of Congress: What You Need To Know

President Trump will address a joint session of Congress on Tuesday when he delivers a speech laying out his vision for the country. Here's what you need to know about the address.

The address will begin at 9 p.m. Eastern. It will take place in the United States Capitol in the House Chamber, where Trump will speak to members of the House of Representatives and the country's senators.

"This will be an opportunity for the people and their representatives to hear directly from our new President about his vision and our shared agenda," said Speaker Paul Ryan.

Traditionally, the president gives an address to the joint session in his first year in office in place of a "State of the Union" speech.

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"During his first Joint Address to Congress, the President will communicate his vision for the future of the country directly to the American people as he moves forward with his plans to take on the many challenges facing this nation," the White House said in a statement. "Building on his inaugural address, President Trump will continue to lay out his agenda to Make America Great Again."

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