Fox News to Provide Extensive Coverage of Trump’s 2026 State of the Union Address
On Tuesday, Fox News Media is set to deliver comprehensive coverage of President Donald Trump’s 2026 Joint State of the Union Address, alongside the Democratic response.
The coverage on Fox News Channel (FNC) will kick off at 8:50 p.m. ET, featuring Chief Political Anchor Bret Baier and “The Story” Anchor Martha McCallum. Analysts from “The Five,” including Dana Perino and Harold Ford Jr., will join insights from Laura Ingraham, Britt Hume, and Larry Kudlow from Fox Business Network.
Shannon Bream, the anchor of “Fox News Sunday,” will host the live broadcast on the FOX network beginning at 9 p.m. ET. She’ll be joined by White House Senior Correspondent Peter Doocy and Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram. The discussion panel includes Democratic strategist Kevin Walling and podcast co-host John Ashbrook.
Senior White House Correspondent Jackie Heinrich will report live from the White House, while Congressional Correspondent Bill Melzin will offer updates from Capitol Hill.
Following the address, Sean Hannity will air a special edition of “Hannity” live from the Capitol at 11 p.m. ET. “Fox News at Night” with Trace Gallagher will round off the evening from midnight to 1 a.m. ET. Additionally, Fox Business Network will simulcast the special coverage starting at 9 p.m. ET.
During the third quarter, Fox News Digital achieved 94.1 million unique visitors, surpassing other news brands like ABC, NBC, and CBS.
Subscribers to Fox Nation can stream FNC’s live coverage, along with access on Fox One. Fox News Digital will offer a wide range of online coverage throughout the evening, which includes original reporting, political analysis, and real-time updates.
Fox News Audio will also feature extensive coverage across radio and streaming platforms, with live broadcasts starting at 8 p.m. ET anchored by Jared Halpern and Jessica Rosenthal.
In January, Fox News held the title as the most-watched cable news network for the 24th consecutive year.
Podcasts like “FOX News Rundown,” “Perino on Politics,” “Will Cain Country,” and “The Bret Baier Podcast” will provide both pre- and post-speech analysis, along with live commentary from syndicated shows such as “The Brian Kilmeade Show” and “Fox Across America with Jimmy Failla.”
Overall, Fox News is set for a busy night, offering numerous platforms for viewers to engage with the State of the Union address.
Fox News Channel remains the top network in cable television, having led as the most-watched television news channel for 24 continuous years. The year 2025 marked a record for Fox News Digital, boasting an average of 143 million unique visitors across its platforms.
