Nation Sep 16 Key takeaways from Texas Senate’s acquittal of AG Paxton’s corruption charges By John Yang, Andrew Corkery, Harry Zahn
Politics Sep 16 Texas Attorney General Paxton acquitted of 16 corruption charges at impeachment trial The verdict reaffirmed Paxton’s durability in America’s biggest red state and is a broader victory for Texas’ hard right after an extraordinary trial that put on display fractures within the GOP nationally heading into the 2024 elections. By Paul J. Weber, Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press
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. By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press
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. By Jake Bleiberg, Paul J. Weber, Associated Press
Politics Sep 05 Watch 5:30 The accusations that led to Texas AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial The Texas State Senate transformed into a court of impeachment for the first time in nearly 50 years. Suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton pleaded not guilty to 16 charges including bribery, obstruction of justice, conspiracy and abuse of the public’s… By Amna Nawaz, Matt Loffman
Aug 31 Texas Attorney General Paxton pursued perks beyond impeachment allegations, former staffers say By Jake Bleiberg, Paul J. Weber, Associated Press Twenty articles of impeachment accuse Paxton of bribery and abuse of office that span years of highly publicized criminal and whistleblower accounts. Continue reading
Aug 03 Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s securities fraud trial delayed until end of impeachment trial By Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press During the brief court hearing in Houston that was attended by Paxton, state District Judge Andrea Beall agreed with lawyers in the case to delay any decision on setting a trial date until the impeachment trial, set to begin Sept. Continue reading
Feb 10 Watch 3:36 News Wrap: Russia launches new wave of aerial attacks across Ukraine In our news wrap Friday, Russia launched a new wave of aerial attacks across Ukraine targeting cities and power facilities with missiles, bombers and drones, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy insisted that Russian athletes be barred from next year's Olympics in Paris… Continue watching