During an event at the White House Monday, Trump teased that his address is "going to be a long speech, because we have so much to talk about."

The president is expected to highlight tax cuts, lower gas prices, a dramatic decline in illegal border crossings, lower crime rates, lower drug costs, international peace deals, and trade deals – despite presiding over the longest government shutdown in history.

Trump's address comes as the federal government is in the midst of a partial shutdown that is affecting the Department of Homeland Security.

Several Democrat lawmakers have announced their intention to boycott the address; it's unclear if other Democrat lawmakers will protest the president in the House Gallery. Last year, several held paddles to make statements.

The president will likely make the economy one of his top priorities, highlighting the passage and signing of the Big, Beautiful Bill last summer. In briefings and news conferences, Trump and his administration often point to higher tax credits and a tax break for tipped workers as well as a healthy stock market, as evidence that his economic policies are winning.

Among the top issues Trump will likely spotlight are crime and immigration. During the past year, the president has deployed the National Guard to select major US cities, including Washington, DC, to tackle crime.

The president will likely spend part of his speech trying to sell his economic agenda, including his use of tariffs.

Trump could also use the opportunity to push his Senate Republicans to eliminate the filibuster to pass key legislation, such as election security measures.

While Trump will likely point to lower gas prices and lower taxes, Democrats have been pushing affordability.

Democrats have tapped newly inaugurated Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-VA, to deliver the Democratic response to Trump's address Tuesday night, with Sen. Alex Padilla, D-CA, to deliver a Democratic response in Spanish.

The address comes ahead of a critical mid-term election, where both Republicans and Democrats have a lot riding on their messaging.

It's unclear who the president will be hosting in the gallery Tuesday evening. However, multiple reports indicate that the men's US hockey team, which just brought home the gold, has been invited to attend. Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

To receive daily emails from Breaking Christian News to your inbox CLICK HERE

Researcher Convinced He's Found Noah's Ark Delivers a Message for Critics

Roseanne Barr Is Coming Back With a New Family Series

Security Bite: Apple's Latest Update, iOS 27, Lets Apps Ask Your iPhone If You're Being Scammed

When Death is Dressed as a Cure

Democrat Socialist Policies Would Cost $350K Per Household, Shorten Life Expectancy, Report Finds

Texas County Takes Stand Against Sharia With Unanimous Vote

New California Law Forces Churches to Provide 'Hate Speech' Training

First Atlantic Hurricane of the Season, Isaias Strengthens into Category 3 Storm, Threatens Gulf Coast

Massive 2,000-Year-Old Discovery Brings the World of Jesus to Life

Remembering October 7th: Thousands of Christians Gather in Jerusalem to Fight 'Spiritual Battle'

Pro-Lifers Visit Millions of Homes in Battleground States Ahead of Midterms

If This Is True, CNN Just Dropped Some Huge Nicolás Maduro News

A Satanic Invocation Opens Iowa City Council Meeting

Recent Poll Finds Shocking Support for Sharia Law by America's Youth; Here's What They Don't Understand

FBI Arrests 18-Year-Old Accused of Plotting ISIS Mall of America Attack in Minnesota

Secretary of State Rubio's Brilliant Speech and Warning That Western Decline is a Consequence of the Left's Self-Hatred

1,000 Christian Leaders Gather in Israel to Honor Oct 7 Victims, Stand With Survivors

Christian Believers, Pastors, America Needs Your Biblical Voice

Dr. Malone's Deep Dive into the Russian 'Plague' and What We Should Know

FBI Arrests Washington 'Trans Woman' Accused of Helping Plot the Canadian School Shooting, Even Watching the Livestream as Children Were Shot