Live: Donald Trump gives State of the Union address

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Here's what you need to know:

  • United States President Donald Trump will deliver his annual State of the Union address to lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
  • He is expected to champion his immigration crackdowns, his slashing of the federal government, his push to preserve widespread tariffs that the Supreme Court just struck down, and his ability to direct quick-hit military actions around the world, including in Iran and Venezuela.
  • The speech will be streamed live on 1News.co.nz at 3pm.
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