Pool / Jim Lo Scalzojim Lo Scalzo, AFP/Getty ImagesUS Vice President Mike Pence (L) and Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R) applaud as US President Donald J. Trump (C) arrives to deliver his first address to a joint session of Congress from the floor of the House of Representatives in Washington, DC, USA, 28 Feb. 2017.
Pablo Martinez Monsivais, The Associated PressHouse Democratic Congresswomen, wearing white, take their seats on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, before President Donald Trump's speech to a joint session of Congress.
Chip Somodevilla, Getty ImagesU.S. President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of the U.S. Congress on Feb. 28, 2017 in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. Trump's first address to Congress focused on national security, tax and regulatory reform, the economy, and healthcare.
Chip Somodevilla, Getty ImagesFirst lady Melania Trump (R) attends a joint session of the U.S. Congress with U.S. President Donald Trump on Feb. 28, 2017 in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. Trump's first address to Congress is expected to focus on national security, tax and regulatory reform, the economy, and healthcare.
Pool / Jim Lo Scalzojim Lo Scalzo, AFP/Getty ImagesU.S. President Donald J. Trump delivers his first address to a joint session of Congress from the floor of the House of Representatives in Washington, D.C., 28 Feb. 2017.
Jim Lo Scalzo, Pool Image via The Associated PressPresident Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Feb. 28, 2017.
Chip Somodevilla, Getty ImagesU.S. President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of the U.S. Congress as Vice President Mike Pence (L) and House Speaker Rep. Paul Ryan (R) (R-WI) look on on Feb. 28, 2017 in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. Trump's first address to Congress focused on national security, tax and regulatory reform, the economy, and healthcare.
Alex Wong, Getty Images fileSupreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, Supreme Court Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy, Supreme Court Associate Justice Stephen Breyer, Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor and Supreme Court Associate Justice Elena Kagan look on as U.S. President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of the U.S. Congress on Feb. 28, 2017 in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Jim Lo Scalzo, Getty ImagesU.S. President Donald J. Trump (C) delivers his first address to a joint session of the U.S. Congress as U.S. Vice President Mike Pence (L) and Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R) listen on Feb. 28, 2017 in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Trump's first address to Congress focused on national security, tax and regulatory reform, the economy, and healthcare.
Win McNamee, Getty ImagesSen John McCain (R-AZ) and Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) look on as U.S. President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of the U.S. Congress on Feb. 28, 2017 in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. Trump's first address to Congress focused on national security, tax and regulatory reform, the economy, and healthcare.
Andrew Caballero-reynolds, AFP/Getty ImagesCarryn Owens, wife of Navy SEAL William "Ryan" Owens, is recognized as US President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of the US Congress on Feb. 28, 2017, in Washington, DC. William Owens was killed in the late Jan. raid targeting Al-Qaeda leaders in Yemen.
Epa Pool / Jim Lo Scalzojim Lo Scalzo, AFP/Getty ImagesU.S. President Donald J. Trump delivers his first address to a joint session of Congress from the floor of the House of Representatives in Washington, Feb. 28, 2017.
J. Scott Applewhite, The Associated PressHouse Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif. listens during President Donald Trump address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017.
Pablo Martinez Monsivais, The Associated PressPresident Donald Trump is applauded as he addresses a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017.
Jim Lo Scalzo, Pool Image via The Associated PressPresident Donald Trump reacts after addressing a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017.
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US Vice President Mike Pence (L) and Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R) applaud as US President Donald J. Trump (C) arrives to deliver his first address to a joint session of Congress from the floor of the House of Representatives in Washington, DC, USA, 28 Feb. 2017.
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In a wide-ranging speech covering his accomplishments since taking office, President Donald Trump delivered his his first address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night, laying out the agenda for his presidency and, in broad terms, his vision for the country.













