- State of the union style speech to tout his accomplishments
- Includes an appeal to working-class voters on economic recovery plans
- White House announces sweeping plan for childcare and pre-school
1.46am BST
Members of Congress, Kamala Harris and Nancy Pelosi have filtered into the chamber.
For the first time, the president will be flanked by two women as Biden delivers his address. Traditionally, the vice president and House speaker – the two figures who follow the president in the line of command – sit behind the president during such addresses.
1.40am BST
This is a presidential address to Congress like no other on a hot Washington evening.
On my way in, Capitol Hill was dotted with police and soldiers in military fatigues, a group of picnickers, a jogger or two, and a few congressional staff heading home. Some high-security fencing was a lingering reminder of the deadly 6 January insurrection.
I went to a congressional office building, passed through an airport-style metal detector, walked a couple of empty corridors, took a lift down to the basement, then showed proof of a coronavirus test taken on Monday. I was given a wristband and ticket, passed through another metal detector and walked through an underground tunnel to the House of Representatives.
1.22am BST
Welcome to the Guardian’s live coverage of Joe Biden’s first joint address to Congress!
I’ll be bringing you live updates and factchecks. Here’s a recap of what we’re expecting: