Politics Sep 13 Woman with whom Texas Attorney General Paxton is said to have had an affair expected to testify at impeachment A woman with whom Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's former employees say he had on extramarital affair is expected to be called to testify in the Republican's impeachment trial Wednesday.
Politics Sep 12 Extramarital affair could be factor in Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial Lawmakers leading the impeachment have also previously alleged that Paxton, who was elected to a third term in November despite years of criminal charges and alleged scandal, had a political motivation to hide the affair.
Politics Sep 06 A judge orders Texas to move a floating barrier used to deter migrants to the bank of the Rio Grande The ruling Wednesday is a setback to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's latest aggressive tactic to try stopping migrants from crossing America's southern border.
Politics Sep 06 Texas Attorney General Paxton’s former aide who reported him to FBI is first key witness in impeachment trial Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is again staying away from his impeachment trial that could result in his removal from office over allegations of corruption.
Politics Sep 05 Texas AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial begins, facing charges of corruption and bribery In an era of bitter partisanship, the historic proceeding is a rare instance of a political party seeking to hold one of its own to account for allegations of wrongdoing.
Politics Aug 31 Texas Attorney General Paxton pursued perks beyond impeachment allegations, former staffers say Twenty articles of impeachment accuse Paxton of bribery and abuse of office that span years of highly publicized criminal and whistleblower accounts.
Politics Aug 22 Texas’ floating barrier to block migrants faces legal challenge The scheduled hearing in Austin comes days after Texas, which installed the water barrier on the Rio Grande in July near the border city of Eagle Pass, repositioned the wrecking ball-sized buoys closer to U.S. soil.
Politics Aug 18 Impeachment case alleges Texas AG Paxton used multiple cellphones and an alias to conceal an affair New documents released in the impeachment case against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton allege that he used multiple cellphones and an alias on a ride-sharing app to help conceal an affair.
Nation Aug 15 Texas sues Planned Parenthood for millions in Medicaid payments At issue is money Planned Parenthood received for health services before Texas removed the organization from the state's Medicaid program in 2021.
Politics Aug 04 Judge rules Texas abortion ban is too restrictive in cases of pregnancy complications A Texas judge ruled Friday the state’s abortion ban has proven too restrictive for people with serious pregnancy complications and must allow exceptions without doctors fearing the threat of criminal charges.