The Senate returns to Washington today.

On its long-to-do list, disaster aid for states struck by hurricanes.

I can't imagine Congress saying we're not going to help.

And there's another battle over government funding.

I'm Layla Faldon, that's Daniel Estren, and this is up first from NPR News.

An impeachment trial begins today in Texas after years of investigations can

packed in face of the Texas Senate.

We have a duty and an obligation to protect the citizens of Texas from elected officials

that abuse their office and their power for personal gain.

Will his party spare him?

And jury selection begins in Canada today for a trial that's expected to test the country's

anti-terrorism laws. The killing of a Muslim family gripped the country and the trial may as well.

So stay with us, we've got a brief news round up to start your day.

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The Senate returns to Washington today after a month-long August recess.

And there's a lot on the agenda. First up is a fight over government funding that could turn

into a potential shutdown. Yes, feels like we've been here before. And the Senate's top Republican

Mitch McConnell faces questions after another episode when he froze at a public event.

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