US President Donald Trump hailed his first year back in the White House as he delivered the longest-ever State of the Union speech
Economy: In an address lasting one hour and 47 minutes, he repeatedly pushed his economic agenda, saying he had overseen a "turnaround for the ages" - BBC Verify looks at his claims on inflation
Iran: Trump said his "preference is to solve this problem through diplomacy" but warned the country against pursuing a nuclear weapons programme
Tariffs: After briefly shaking hands with several Supreme Court justices, he went on to call their recent tariffs ruling "very unfortunate" - see the global impact of the tariffs
Democrats' response: Abigail Spanberger, Virginia's governor, said the president "offered no real solutions to our nation's pressing challenges"
Anthony Zurcher analysis: At a time when polls suggest many in the US are dissatisfied with the current state of the nation – and with Trump's leadership – he offered little hint of a change of course
Trump's claims fact-checked: BBC Verify takes a look at the US president's comments on murder rates, American investment, and wars he has ended
Daniel Bush
Washington correspondent
The stock market is one of Trump’s favourite barometers with which to judge the health of the economy.
He just touted stock market gains under his watch, but polls show many Americans are unhappy with the direction of the economy under Trump.
It’ll be interesting to see if, and how, he addresses those concerns directly.
Trump continues to praise his economic achievements, focusing on lower inflation and repeats his claim that his predecessor, Joe Biden, oversaw the "worst inflation in the history of our country". In fact, it has been higher in the past.
"But in 12 months my administration has driven down core inflation down to the lowest level in more than five years," he tells Congress.
He goes on to add that the "the stock market has set 53 all time record highs since the election".
He claims his administration managed to attract more than $18tn in investment within its first year.
BBC Verify will be fact-checking claims made by Trump – we'll bring you their findings throughout tonight.
Image source, ReutersTrump is now speaking about immigration, which had been one of his most important campaign issues.
He praises the progress he says his administration has made on stemming illegal immigration and fentanyl coming over the border.
"After four years in which millions and millions of illegal aliens poured across our borders, totally unfettered and unchecked, we now have the strongest and most secure border in American history," he says.
"The flow of deadly fentanyl across our border is down by a record 56% in one year," Trump claims.
Illegal crossings at the US-Mexico border have hit record lows at the end of last year.
Image source, Getty ImagesTexas Democratic Congressman Al Green has just been escorted out from the event.
Since the moment Trump entered the chamber, Green has been holding a sign that says "Black people aren't apes" - a reference to Trump posting a racist video that depicted America's first black president - Barack Obama - as an ape.
Green was also removed for disrupting Trump's speech last year.
Trump now turns to the economy and war, saying he inherited a terrible situation from the previous administration.
After one year, Trump says, his administration has "achieved a transformation like no one has seen before". He calls it "a turnaround for the ages".
The economy, he says, "is roaring like never before".
A USA chant breaks out from the crowd, in an apparent attempt to drown someone shouting in opposition.
Trump says that today the US border is "secure, enemies are scared, military and police are stacked, America is respected again like never before".
Anthony Zurcher
North America correspondent, reporting from the US Capitol
When President Donald Trump was introduced, Chief Justice John Roberts stood and slowly clapped. He was not smiling.
Most Democrats are standing in silence. Meanwhile, from the Republican side, there are whistles and cheers.
There was a curt handshake between Trump and Roberts. And another scowl.
Image source, Getty ImagesUS President Donald Trump walks by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, as he arrives to deliver his State of the Union address
Image source, Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump prepares to deliver his State of the Union
Trump is now at the podium and has begun delivering his State of the Union address.
He starts off by saying "our nation is back", and that it's better, richer and stronger than ever before.
Stick with us as we bring you key lines from his address. You can also follow our stream by pressing Watch live at the top of the page.
Protesting Democrats are noticeably absent in the House chamber.
Approximately fifty legislators, including a member of the leadership team Katherine Clark, will not take their seats tonight.
Hundreds of other lawmakers have filed in to listen to the president's address.
Image source, Getty ImagesAnthony Zurcher
North America correspondent, reporting from the US Capitol
As President Trump’s cabinet secretaries file in, it’s worth noting how stable his cabinet is this term compared to his first term in the White House.
In his first year in office, during his first administration, Trump fired his national security adviser and White House chief of staff within months, and openly sparred with other top administration officials who opposed parts of his agenda.
This time around, his cabinet is stocked with allies and has remained intact, at least for now.
Donald Trump has just walked in.
He's shaking his hands as he makes his way to the podium.
Image source, GettyFirst Lady Melania Trump has arrived to a round of applause in the chamber. She's now sat next to her son, Barron.
Image source, Getty Images
Image source, Getty ImagesDonald Trump's family, including his children and their spouses, are now seated ahead of State of the Union speech.
Image source, Getty ImagesDonald Trump's five children sit awaiting his State of the Union speech
Anthony Zurcher
North America correspondent, reporting from the US Capitol
The Supreme Court justices have just entered the chamber.
There’s a bit of a murmur as it becomes clear that five of the nine chose not to attend.
It was just four days ago, however, that Trump angrily denounced those who voted to strike down his tariffs.
Image source, Getty ImagesUS Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth shakes hands with Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts
Image source, Getty ImagesChief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. and Justices Elena Kagan, Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett
Image source, Getty ImagesWith a bang of his gavel, House Speaker Mike Johnson has just formally opened the joint congressional session.
Displayed on his desk is the gavel used by George Washington, the country's first president.
Anthony Zurcher
North America correspondent, reporting from the US Capitol
The Joint Chiefs of Staff - the top military officials in the US - are near their chairs at the front of the chamber, chatting with some of the senators who recently arrived.
It was just over a year ago that Donald Trump fired the chair of the Joint Chiefs, Charles Brown, in a controversial move.
His replacement, General Dan Caine, was the centre of controversy recently, as the Washington Post reported he has expressed concerns about proposed US military action in Iran.
Trump has angrily denied the story.
Image source, ReutersUS President Donald Trump has arrived at the Capitol after a short drive from the White House.
Top Trump administration cabinet members are arriving ahead of the president's address.
Image source, ReutersKristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security
Image source, ReutersMarco Rubio (right), Secretary of State
Image source, ReutersPam Bondi (left), Attorney General
Image source, ReutersPete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense
Vice-President JD Vance and leadership of both chambers of Congress are now entering the Capitol.
Vance, like Chuck Schumer, Democratic Senate minority leader, and John Thune, Republican Senate majority leader, are shaking their members' hands as they make their way toward their seats.
Image source, Getty ImagesAnthony Zurcher
North America correspondent, reporting from the US Capitol
Congressman Al Green is in the chamber and chatting with his colleagues. The Texas Democrat disrupted Donald Trump’s speech to Congress last year and received a censure from the House of Representatives as a result.
Because Texas redrew its legislative district lines, Green is in a tough reelection fight.
This might be his last State of the Union address.
Image source, ReutersTrump has left the White House on his way to the Capitol.
It will be a short commute on blocked-off roads for the president, who is heading to his fourth State of the Union address - and the first of his second term in office.
The drive is about two miles (3km). We'll let you know when Trump has arrived.