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Why Trump's joint remarks to Congress won't be a 'State of the Union' address

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68% Informative

President Donald Trump will address a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night .

It's the first of his second term in office.

The Constitution requires that the president updates Congress and recommends policies.

Usually, presidents will deliver remarks in January or February , reflecting on events of the previous year .

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formal

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English

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48

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