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Latest Post‘This speech is important to calm Democrats’ nerves’ - speechwriter
Anthony Zurcher
BBC North America correspondent
Traditionally these annual speeches to Congress are standard affairs, full of pageantry and laundry lists of legislative priorities.
But this year, questions about Biden's fitness for office and polls that suggest an extremely tight race for the presidency, mean the address is a critical moment for the president.
"This speech is particularly important to rally Democrats and calm their nerves," Michael Waldman, who served as speechwriting director for President Bill Clinton, told me.
“He needs to show that he's vigorous and in command and a happy warrior."
Biden's approval ratings are some of the lowest recorded for a president seeking re-election, and other surveys highlight the discomfort Americans across the political spectrum feel about giving him another four-years as the commander-in-chief.
White House pitches State of the Union to influencers
On a mission to attract some younger, hipper views to this year's State of the Union, the White House briefed social media influencers today ahead of Biden's speech.
While the speech might be a must-watch for some Americans, it's struggled to attract a younger audience. So, in an attempt to turn that trend around, the White House hosted about 70 creators, digital publishers and influencers with around 100 million followers.
And for the first time, the State of the Union was livestreamed on Instagram, where the White House has 19 million followers.
We'll see if Biden can make the annual speech go viral.
Fat Joe to come and watch the other Joe
As we’ve just reported, the White House and senators are allowed to invite guests of note along tonight.
One of the more unlikely names tonight is Fat Joe, who won fame in the early 2000s as a rapper and host of MTV's Pimp My Ride International.
He’ll be the guest of California congresswoman Nanette Barragán to highlight a push for price transparency in the healthcare system.
He met lawmakers last year as part of a drive to tackle the spiralling level of healthcare debt affecting US citizens.
A February analysis says that 8% of Americans carry some amount of medical debt.
Who’s on the guest list?
The White House has released a list of 20 notable guests who have been invited tonight.
House and Senate members are also allowed guests. The guests are carefully chosen by policy advisers to highlight key issues ahead of the November election.
Women who fled Republican-run states for abortions: First Lady Jill Biden has invited Kate Cox, who sued the state of Texas last year for the right to terminate her pregnancy.
First IVF baby: Democratic Senator Tim Kaine has invited Elizabeth Carr, the first person born via in-vitro fertilisation(IVF) in the US. Last month an Alabama court ruled that frozen embryos are considered children and threw the future of IVF treatments into doubt.
Parents Evan Gershkovich: The Wall Street Journal reporter has been detained in Russia on espionage charges for almost a year, and House Speaker Mike Johnson has invited the parents to tonight’s speech.
Victims of Hamas: Speaker Johnson, Democratic House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries and other members of Congress have invited 17 relatives of Americans killed or taken hostage by Hamas during the 7 October attack.
Police and border patrol officers: Republican leaders have chosen a number of people associated with border security - a key priority for the party. For example, Speaker Johnson has invited two New York police officers - Zunxu Tian and Ben Kurian - who fought a group of men outside a migrant shelter in Times Square in January.
What will be in the Republican response?
As we’ve reported, tonight’s Republican rebuttal will be delivered by Katie Britt - the youngest Republican woman ever in the Senate.
We don’t know what will be in her speech, but a source familiar with her speech told the BBC’s US partner CBS News that she’ll seek to land two main points:
The Alabama senator is also expected to touch on the border, crime, cost of living and foreign policy.
Who is Katie Britt, the Republican giving the response?
Matt Murphy
US reporter
Once Biden finishes up, Republicans get a chance to grab some of the spotlight and give their own, separate address to the nation.
The person chosen to deliver the rebuttal is often a young rising star in the party. This year it’s Alabama Senator Katie Britt.
The 42-year-old is the youngest Republican woman ever in the US Senate. She’s a staunch conservative, vocally anti-abortion and highly critical of Biden’s administration on the spiralling national debt.
She’s avoided being too closely associated with Donald Trump while staying in favour with those within the former president's orbit, a difficult feat.
Some commentators suggest she’s the type of conservative who could win back voters who feel alienated by Trump.
Biden has no room to slip up in tonight's address
Helena Humphrey
reporting from Washington DC
Of all the State of the Union addresses a president could deliver, it’s the one that comes in an election year that counts as the ultimate high wire act.
On paper it’s a chance for Biden to set out his legislative agenda.
But in practice, it’s his first big campaign speech. Amid concerns over his age and mental sharpness, it’s not just what the president says, but how he says it.
Biden will have to convince voters that he has what it takes to finish the job; tackling concerns over immigration, reproductive rights and the economy.
On that final point, he’ll likely argue the State of the Union is sound; unemployment is at a record low, the stock market is rallying.
But many Americans don’t feel that. At home and abroad, allies and adversaries will scrutinise Biden's every word on crucial matters, such as aid to Ukraine and Israel.
In short, this could be President Biden’s final State of the Union – or it could be the start of the next four years. Tonight, there’s no room to slip up.
Where the notable guests sit
On one side of the upper balcony is the First Lady’s box.
Offering panoramic views of the chamber, the president is able to invite up to 24 people to attend his address and sit here.
Historically, this has been an opportunity for the president to invite special guests.
For example, in 2022, the State of the Union fell just after the Ukraine war broke out - and Biden used it as an opportunity to bring the ambassador to Ukraine, who received a standing ovation.
This year, from the guests chosen it appears Biden wants to highlight access to abortion and fertility treatments and the need to address US foreign policy concerns.
The invite list includes women who’ve fled Republican-run states for abortions, the first person born from IVF, the parents of the Wall Street Journal reporter detained in Russia Evan Gershkovich and more.
Who sits behind Biden?
The two people who sit behind the president during the SOTU are the vice-president and the speaker of the House of Representatives.
Three years ago, when Biden gave his first address to Congress as president, the US made a visible step forward for women in politics - as it marked the first time that two women (Kamala Harris and Nancy Pelosi) were seated behind a president at his yearly address to Congress.
But after Republicans regained control of the House at the midterm elections, they have got a new speaker.
Last year it was California congressman Kevin McCarthy. This year it’s Mike Johnson.
What time is the State of the Union address? And other questions
Biden’s speech starts at 21:00 EST in Washington DC - which is 02:00 GMT.
How can I watch it? You can watch along on this page, by pressing play at the top.
How long does it last? It varies. Biden’s first one he spoke for one hour and one minute. His second one was one hour and 13 minutes. Trump’s were a little longer by about 20 minutes.
What happens afterwards? The Republicans get a go and deliver a response, which is normally shorter and about 15 minutes. Senator Katie Britt of Alabama will speak today.
Where is it held? In the House of Representatives (the lower chamber of Congress) in the US Capitol.
What is the State of the Union address?
Happens once a year: The State of the Union Address is the president’s annual message to Congress, generally given in January or February - although often presidents don’t give one in their first year of office.
It’s rooted in the Constitution: The president “shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their consideration such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient”, the constitution says.
Key issues facing US: The president typically addresses the top issues, sets out his political agenda, makes a plea for new laws and policies, and also highlights some of what he considers major achievements.
This is the 99th: There have been a total of 99 in-person State of the Union addresses. Some presidents have delivered their messages in writing. Next year will be a big year - the 100th - but we don’t yet know who’ll be giving it.
Oh, and by the way: We're going to use shorthand to describe the State of the Union - which you'll see referred to as SOTU - largely to save our fingers and bring you updates even quicker.
A big night for Biden
Emily McGarvey
Live editor, in Washington DC
Welcome to our live coverage of US President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address to Congress - one of the most momentous occasions of the political calendar in Washington DC.
The Democrat will tout his accomplishments in office starting at 21:00 EST (02:00 GMT on Wednesday).
It will be his third State of the Union speech - and the last before November’s presidential election, so an opportunity for him to speak directly to the nation.
The event is highly choreographed but will likely feature several surprises along the way, as these speeches always do.
Stay with us for updates throughout the night - you'll be able to stream Biden's speech live at the top of the page.