The address fulfills rules in Article II, Section 3 of the U.S. Constitution, requiring the President to periodically "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."[1] During most of the country's first century, the President primarily only submitted a written report to Congress. Since 1913 the report has been given in person. With the advent of radio and television, the address is now broadcast live across the country on many networks.[4]Nancy Pelosi won't allow White House officials access to the House floor for State of the Union 'walkthrough'
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi instructed the Sergeant at Arms to
cancel a walkthrough for White House officials preparing the State of the Union
address.
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President Trump wants to go forward with the State of the Union
scheduled for January 29, but still needs Pelosi's permission to use the House
chamber.
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Pelosi has already called for postponing the address until the
partial government shutdown is over, or having Trump instead submit it in
writing.
WASHINGTON
— President Donald Trump is still trying to move forward with delivering his
annual State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress on January
29, despite barriers put in place by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who now
controls the House chamber.
Under
Pelosi's directive, a previous walkthrough for White House officials was
canceled last week in preparation for the State of the Union.
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more: Pelosi
backtracks on the reasoning for her letter asking Trump to delay State of the
Union
Fox
News first reported the
canceled walkthrough and the White House's written letter to the Sergeant at
Arms on Tuesday requesting another chance to survey the House chamber. ABC
News reported Tuesday
morning the White House is planning to move ahead with an address outside of
Washington, as well as another formal State of the Union at some point.
