Franco Ordonez

officials are not saying these meetings are decisive, but they're also expressing a lot of frustration about progress on nuclear talks or lack of progress.

but also for the fact that Iran refuses to negotiate on ballistic missiles.

And they say that's a, quote, big, big problem.

Thanks, Abe.

President Trump spent more time celebrating the U.S.

men's Olympic hockey team and other staged moments.

But near the end, he did speak about the Iranian regime killing thousands of protesters.

He mentioned its nuclear ambitions and the threat it presents building missiles that he said will soon be able to reach the U.S.

But Trump shared no new rationale for any more strikes, which is concerning to many Americans, including Republicans who are worried about the U.S.

being drawn into a long and complicated conflict.

Franco, Ordonez, NPR News.

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 percent of Americans say the country is worse off than a year ago.

Franco Ordonez, NPR News.

Those justices are going to be in the room with Trump.

And as always the case with this president, the optics are going to be a big part of the evening.

So when Trump sees those justices, you know, walking in in their black robes, you know, is he going to be able to resist attacking them personally as he did so aggressively last week?

Good morning, Steve.