EDITORS, NEWS DIRECTORS:
President Donald Trump delivers his rescheduled State of the Union address at 9 p.m. EST on Tuesday amid rancor over the government shutdown and border wall money. An Associated Press package of stories, photos, graphics, video and audio will preview the speech and take stock of the state of the union. Updated highlights of what’s planned:
Sent Friday:
TRUMP-WORLD _ For all of President Donald Trump’s talk about “America First,” the next two years of his presidency could put a considerable spotlight on America abroad and whether his decisions will have passing or long-lasting effects on the world. His State of the Union address will be dissected for clues to how he’ll deal with foreign policy challenges that span the globe. By Deb Riechmann. With photos, graphic. 1,300 words.
STATE OF UNION-TRUMP-PREVIEW _President Donald Trump heads into his State of the Union address dogged by bruising midterm losses and sinking poll numbers, wounded by a blistering standoff with Democrats. But for the stately speech he plans to embrace unity _ at least for the night. By Jill Colvin and Catherine Lucey. 1,200 words.
To be sent Saturday:
STATE OF UNION-HISTORY (for Saturday PMs). President Donald Trump isn’t the only chief executive to deliver a State of the Union address at a time of turmoil. Others may have had it even worse. Abraham Lincoln delivered a written report during the Civil War, Richard Nixon spoke while embroiled in the Watergate scandal and Bill Clinton gave one State of the Union speeches just weeks after he’d been impeached in the very same room. By Darlene Superville. 750 words.
To be sent Sunday:
STATE OF UNION-TRUMP-ANALYSIS (for Monday AMs). Poised to address a deeply divided nation, President Donald Trump will give his second State of the Union at a moment of clear political peril, his signature campaign promise no closer to reality after a month-long government shutdown that exposed fractures in his party and sent his poll numbers tumbling. By Jonathan Lemire. Video package by Kelly Daschle, audio cuts and wrap. Monday 0100 release.
To be sent Monday:
STATE OF UNION-SCORECARD (for Monday PMs). A chunky text look at what President Donald Trump promised during his last State of the Union address and what really happened. By Kevin Freking.
STATE OF UNION-DEMOCRATS (for Tuesday AMs). House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will be in the frame while President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress, a visual reminder from over his shoulder that Democrats now share a stake in the state of the union. By Laurie Kellman. 800 words.
STATE OF UNION-FACT AND FICTION (for Tuesday AMs). A chunky-text look at the facts related to topics President Donald Trump is likely to address in his State of the Union address. Related graphics will move depending on subjects addressed.
Video and Audio: International Policy. A review of how President Donald Trump’s international ambitions have been tempered by domestic politics and internal White House turmoil. Video package by Tracy Brown, audio cuts. Release Tuesday 0100.
To be sent Tuesday:
STATE OF UNION-WHAT TO WATCH (for Tuesday PMs). A chunky-text look at things to watch Tuesday night. By Laurie Kellman.
STATE OF UNION (For Tuesday PMs). Spot story on the state of play heading into speech day. By Julie Pace. Video/Audio AP reporter on-camera debrief. Release Tuesday 0100.
For Wednesday AMs:
STATE OF UNION. Mainbar on speech, reaction. Video and audio edits.
STATE OF UNION-LATEST. Video and audio will carry the address live, plus edits.
STATE OF UNION-ANALYSIS. Video and audio analysis by AP reporter on camera.
STATE OF UNION-FACT CHECK. Separates on individual fact check items, as well as a compilation. Video and audio fact check.
STATE OF UNION-TAKEAWAYS. Video and audio of congressional reaction.
STATE OF UNION-ABRAMS. Video and audio will carry the address live, plus edits.
STAET OF UNION-SCENE. Video and audio edits highlighting key moments during the address.
STATE OF UNION-TRANSCRIPT.