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As is customary, the nationally televised speech will serve as the President’s opportunity to lay out his administration’s legislative priorities, outline the current condition of the nation, and present his policy roadmap for the year ahead — including expected updates on:Border security and immigration enforcementEconomic growth initiativesInflation and cost-of-living reliefMilitary readiness and national defenseAmerica’s standing on the global stage Verified Senators (all skipping in-person attendance)Adam Schiff (CA): Attending the People’s State of the Union rally.Chris Murphy (CT): Attending the People’s State of the Union rally.Chris Van Hollen (MD): Attending the People’s State of the Union rally.Ed Markey (MA): Attending the People’s State of the Union rally.Jeff Merkley (OR): Attending the People’s State of the Union rally.Patty Murray (WA): Delivering her own separate livestreamed address to Washington state.Ron Wyden (OR): Participating in the “State of the Swamp” counter-event.Ruben Gallego (AZ): Staying in Arizona (not traveling to D.C.).Tina Smith (MN): Attending the People’s State of the Union rally.Angus King, I-MaineVerified Representatives (all skipping in-person attendance)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY): Opting out (has said she refuses to “legitimize” Trump with her presence).Ami Bera (CA): Opting out (no specific alternative listed in some reports, but confirmed skipping).Becca Balint (VT): Attending the People’s State of the Union rally.Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ): Attending the People’s State of the Union rally.Chellie Pingree (ME)Dan Goldman (NY): Participating in the “State of the Swamp” counter-event.Delia Ramirez (IL): Attending the People’s State of the Union rally (one of several Illinois Democrats boycotting).Diana DeGette (CO): Explicitly skipping; stated she will not “legitimize his egregious actions.”Dina Titus (NV): Skipping but plans to watch from her office.Eric Swalwell (CA): Participating in the “State of the Swamp” counter-event.Greg Casar (TX): Attending the People’s State of the Union rally.Jan Schakowsky (IL): Boycotting (one of several Illinois Democrats; cited constituent concerns and calls to skip).Jared Golden (ME): Will watch from home in MainePramila Jayapal (WA): Attending the People’s State of the Union rally.Seth Moulton (MA): Participating in the “State of the Swamp” counter-event.Veronica Escobar (TX): Attending the People’s State of the Union rally.Yassamin Ansari (AZ): Attending the People’s State of the Union rally.https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/02/president-trumps-white-house-schedule-officially-set-tonights/