President Donald Trump will stand at the front of the U.S. House chamber to address a joint session of Congress, the first of his second term in office.

A report on the State of the Union, which is mandated by the Constitution, is an opportunity for a president to provide an overview of their accomplishments over the previous calendar year and assess the condition of the U.

Presidents generally deliver high-profile speeches to Congress shortly after their inauguration, and the distinction may make little difference.