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President Donald Trump delivers his rescheduled State of the Union address at 9 p.m. EST 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.
Sent Saturday:
STATE OF UNION-HISTORY
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.
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STATE OF UNION-TRUMP-ANALYSIS
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.
Sent Monday:
STATE OF UNION-SCORECARD
President Donald Trump whiffed on some lofty goals and scored on others that he laid out in last year’s State of the Union address. A scorecard for issues from his speech last year. By Kevin Freking. Photos, 1,070 words.
STATE OF THE UNION-SECURITY
It's one of the most sensitive security challenges in America: The State of the Union address puts the president, his Cabinet, members of Congress, military leaders, top diplomats and Supreme Court justices all in the same place at the same time for all the world to see. By Colleen Long. Photos, 740 words.
STATE OF UNION
The White House says President Donald Trump will call for optimism and unity in his State of the Union address, using the moment to attempt a reset after two years of bitter partisanship and personal attacks.
The question is: Will anyone buy it? By Washington Bureau Chief Julie Pace. 860 words.
STATE OF UNION-DEMOCRATS
Democrats now own a stake in the state of the union. Members of the new House majority get to show off their new clout Tuesday night when President Donald Trump delivers his first State of the Union address under divided government. Evidence of the changes afoot will be firmly in the television frame, with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sitting above and behind Trump, her status strengthened by his capitulation to her terms for reopening the government. By Laurie Kellman. 920 words.
STATE OF UNION-FACT AND FICTION
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.
Upcoming Tuesday:
STATE OF UNION-WHAT TO WATCH
A chunky-text look at things to watch Tuesday night. By Laurie Kellman. Moving 1 a.m. EST.
STATE OF UNION-ECONOMY
WASHINGTON _ President Donald Trump will enjoy the backdrop of a mostly solid economy as he delivers his second State of the Union address Tuesday night. He may well showcase last week’s blowout jobs report as a key sign of strength. But strong hiring hasn’t erased lingering concerns that the U.S. economy will weaken this year. By Economics Writer Christopher Rugaber. 800 words. Moving 1 a.m. EST.
STATE OF UNION. Mainbar with spot coverage of 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.
STATE OF UNION-SCENE. Video and audio edits highlighting key moments during the address.
STATE OF UNION-TEXT.