Special Coverage: President Trump's Address On Afghanistan

President Trump is addressing the nation tonight, beginning at 8:00 PM, on U.S. engagement and "the path forward" in Afghanistan and South Asia. Senior U.S. officials tell NPR that the president is expected to order about 4,000 additional troops to Afghanistan. The decision follows months of deliberation within the Trump Administration, involving top military commanders, political advisers and even enlisted veterans of the nearly 16-year war.

The live audio link below will become active shortly before his speech is to begin at 8 PM.

NPR will also provide an annotated transcript (below):