The U.S. House convened Tuesday night to vote on urging Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove President Donald Trump with a Cabinet vote. The Texas legislative session began Tuesday with the election of a new House speaker and a display of unity. A stalled proposal for a program aimed at helping local bars and restaurants keep their lights on and pay their employees amid the coronavirus pandemic may be gaining steam.

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