Ashley Koning

There is so much on the table right now with the president going into the speech between whether we're talking about the partial shutdown, the economy, immigration or Iran, and then clearly him seeing his worst poll numbers right now during his second term.

There is so much on the table right now with the president going into the speech between whether we're talking about the partial shutdown, the economy, immigration or Iran.

And then clearly him seeing his worst poll numbers right now during his second term.

The speech is a chance for President Trump to not only tout his accomplishments, but set the stage for the upcoming midterms and focus on plans to tackle the high costs for everyday Americans.

Rutgers University pollster Ashley Koning says the administration faces an uphill battle.

The speech comes at a time when many don't feel great about the State of the Union.

A new NPR poll finds 60% of Americans say the country is worse off than a year ago.

Franco Ordonez, NPR News.