Live: Trump asks US Congress to support fight against ISIS, Al-Qaeda

Trump delivered his first State of the Union address a year after completing his one-year term.

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United States President Donald Trump delivered his first State of the Union address in Washington DC on Wednesday to a joint session of the United States Congress. The speech comes a year after the president completed his one-year term. 

Here are the live updates:

31 January 2018

09:10 IST

The people dreamed this country. The people built this country, & it’s the people who are making America great again...Our nation will forever be safe & strong & proud & mighty & free!

09:09 IST

They work in every trade.  They sacrifice to raise a family.  They care for our children at home.  They defend our flag abroad.  They are strong moms and brave kids.  They are firefighters, police officers, border agents, medics, and Marines.