In record State of the Union, Trump spars with Dems, touts economy and immigration
The speech was a chance for Trump to make his case ahead of the midterms.
President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union Tuesday night in Washington, as a majority of Americans disapprove of how he is handling inflation, tariffs, relations with other countries, immigration and the economy, according to an ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll.
For Trump, the speech was a chance to make the case directly to millions of Americans ahead of November's midterm elections where control of Congress is at stake. Dozens of Democrats, meanwhile, skipped the speech in protest.
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Trump expected to tout prescription drug, home buying policies
The president is expected to tout two economic policies he enacted during his first term, according to excerpts of the speech released by the White House.
Trump will talk about "ending the wildly inflated cost of prescription drugs," and will ask Congress to codify his executive order that banned investment firms from buying up single family homes.
"Now I am asking Congress to make that ban permanent, because homes are for people, not corporations," the excerpts read.
Vice President Vance, congressional leaders gather in House chamber
Vice President JD Vance, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and other congressional leaders have made their way into the House chamber.
House Speaker Mike Johnson was already at the dais and greeted Vance as he arrived.
Trump leaves White House en route to Capitol
President Trump left the White House just after 8:30 to make his way to the Capitol, departing hand in hand with first lady Melania Trump. Trump raised his fist as he headed toward his motorcade, and a wave as it pulled away.
Nancy Pelosi to attend speech: Source
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi will attend the State of the Union address, a source familiar with her plans told ABC News.
The source said Pelosi is attending to show solidarity and support for the Jeffrey Epstein survivors in the gallery.
Pelosi, who will be attending her final State of the Union as a Congress member, is wearing a "Stand with Survivors, Release the Files" pin that other Democrats are wearing as well, according to the source.
-ABC News' Lauren Peller