Trump in Congress, Swastikas in Dallas, Manziel in Court: Your Tuesday Evening News Roundup

Good afternoon. Here are some stories you may have missed today.Do you want to get this roundup via email? Sign up for our newsletters here.Trillions may be at stake for U.S. economy when President Trump speaks to Congress tonight For all intents and purposes, Donald Trump's address to Congress on Tuesday is taking on the importance of a State of Union speech when it comes to U.S. financial markets. For investors relying on more than a year of campaign promises of a pro-growth agenda to push U.S. stocks to record highs, the dollar surging and bond yields climbing, the prime-time speech to House and Senate lawmakers couldn't come any sooner. Trump's congressional address is scheduled for 8 p.m. CT. Texans in Congress: As Congress prepares to welcome President Trump to the Capitol on Tuesday night for his first address to a joint session of the House and Senate, Texas members are taking full advantage of their ability to bring a guest to the packed chamber. Though many are inviting their spouses or personal friends to the speech, some are using the opportunity to make a point. Rep. Marc Veasey, a Fort Worth Democrat, will host a Dallas family of Syrian refugees, placing a spotlight on the human impact of Trump's refugee policies. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a Houston Democrat, flew in Michael Dirden, the assistant executive chief of the Houston Police Department as part of an effort to highlight gun safety.   Continue reading...