Live updates: Trump arrives at the Capitol ahead of high-stakes State of the Union speech

What to know about tonight’s speech
STATE OF THE UNION: President Donald Trump is expected to focus in part on the economy and affordability when he delivers the State of the Union address tonight. Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will deliver the Democratic response.
TRUMP’S GUESTS: Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, is expected to attend the speech as a guest of Trump. The gold medal-winning U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team is also expected to be there, White House officials said. Over a dozen House Democrats said they were inviting survivors of Jeffrey Epstein.
DEMOCRATS BOYCOTT: More than two dozen congressional Democrats say they’re boycotting the address as progressive groups hold events around Washington to counter Trump’s event.
WHERE TO WATCH: NBC News and NBC News NOW will carry special coverage of the address starting at 9 p.m. ET, shortly before Trump is expected to begin his remarks at the Capitol.
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