'Take this as a warning': Texas attorney general issues ominous threat to GOP lawmakers
1 week, 1 day ago

'Take this as a warning': Texas attorney general issues ominous threat to GOP lawmakers

Raw Story  

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has a message for Republican state legislators: Don’t mess with the Texas speaker’s race – or else. The far-right attorney general – a staunch ally of President-elect Donald Trump – announced on New Year’s Eve that he would embark on a statewide tour of districts where incumbent Republican state representatives are reportedly working with Democratic lawmakers to elect a speaker who doesn’t have his support. There is still time for these incumbents to make the right decision.” Paxton’s strongarm of the group of state GOP legislators – who he called out by name and House district in the statement – comes after Republican Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan dropped out of the race earlier this month. He added that voters expect the Republican-controlled House of Representatives to elect a speaker “by a majority of Republican state representatives.” Paxton’s two-day tour will take off Jan. 6.

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House Speaker Vote: Read Live Updates On Mike Johnson's Fate As Trump's Inauguration Nears
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5 days, 12 hours ago

House Speaker Vote: Read Live Updates On Mike Johnson's Fate As Trump's Inauguration Nears

Huff Post  

Less than an hour before House lawmakers gavel in for the new Congress and elect a speaker, Rep. Thomas Massie said he wouldn't be voting for Mike Johnson and made the case for picking someone else to lead their conference. Without naming names, he said there are GOP members with a large staff of maybe 50 people and experience in …

GOP turmoil could snarl Jan. 6 certification of Trump's election: report
2 weeks, 1 day ago

GOP turmoil could snarl Jan. 6 certification of Trump's election: report

Raw Story  

Republicans are worried that a rebellion against House speaker Mike Johnson could put the start of Donald Trump's presidency in jeopardy. Rep. Pat Fallon suggested that Trump should invite Johnson to celebrate Christmas with him at Mar-a-Lago to affirm his support, and other GOP lawmakers agreed that replacing him as speaker could throw the start of Trump's second term into …

'Ideal choice': Trump aide suggests this controversial state AG could be pick to lead DOJ
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Ideal choice': Trump aide suggests this controversial state AG could be pick to lead DOJ

Raw Story  

Now that former Rep. Matt Gaetz has officially withdrawn his name from consideration to be the next attorney general, President-elect Donald Trump is quickly moving on to his next choice. According to a report in NYSun.com, Trump's next attorney general-designate could be Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton. The Sun reported that an unnamed source "with close ties to Trump's …

'Time for big change': Leading Republicans turn on GOP's Texas House speaker
4 months ago

'Time for big change': Leading Republicans turn on GOP's Texas House speaker

Raw Story  

"“It’s time for big change”: Texas Republicans seeking to oust Speaker Dade Phelan present united front" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Challengers to Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan presented a united front on Friday, arguing the …

Group of TX Democrats asks DOJ to investigate Texas over possible voter rights violation
4 months, 1 week ago

Group of TX Democrats asks DOJ to investigate Texas over possible voter rights violation

Raw Story  

A group of Democratic state lawmakers on Friday asked the U.S. Justice Department to investigate potential violations of federal law and civil and voting rights related to Texas state leaders’ recent voter roll purge, raids of Latinos’ homes in connection to alleged election fraud, probing of voter registration organizations and ongoing scrutiny of groups that work with migrants. In their …

Judge in Texas orders pause on Biden program that offers legal status to spouses of US citizens
4 months, 1 week ago

Judge in Texas orders pause on Biden program that offers legal status to spouses of US citizens

Associated Press  

McALLEN, Texas — A federal judge in Texas on Monday paused a Biden administration policy that would give spouses of U.S. citizens legal status without having to first leave the country, dealing at least a temporary setback to one of the biggest presidential actions to ease a path to citizenship in years. The states accused the administration of bypassing Congress …

MAGA melts down as Ken Paxton faces yet another impeachment threat in the Texas House
5 months, 4 weeks ago

MAGA melts down as Ken Paxton faces yet another impeachment threat in the Texas House

Raw Story  

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is in hot water yet again — and his MAGA supporters are furious about it. Ultimately, GOP loyalists in the Texas Senate acquitted him of all charges, and he mounted a revenge campaign against the legislators who voted to impeach him, causing several to lose their primaries earlier this year and House Speaker Dade Phelan …

The Worst Possible Trump Attorney General Is the One He’d Be Likeliest to Pick
6 months, 4 weeks ago

The Worst Possible Trump Attorney General Is the One He’d Be Likeliest to Pick

Slate  

Donald Trump’s Department of Justice was a nightmare. Corruption and cruelty defined the former president’s DOJ and his approach to public service overall, and he has now identified someone who could immediately make a second Trump DOJ even worse: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Even as Paxton has directed public resources to support his friends at right-wing influence shops, he …

Texas’s Republicans eat their own
7 months ago

Texas’s Republicans eat their own

Hindustan Times  

AT THE TIME it seemed they had outdone themselves. In the past two legislative sessions Texas Republicans outlawed abortion, allowed gun-owners to carry their weapons without permits, gave state judges the power to deport immigrants, banned diversity offices in public universities and nixed all sorts of progressive city laws. In a note to funders last summer, the Republican state party …

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan Wins GOP Primary Runoff, Fending Off Anger Over Impeachment
7 months, 1 week ago

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan Wins GOP Primary Runoff, Fending Off Anger Over Impeachment

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING AUSTIN, Texas — U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas was out to save his job Tuesday in a GOP primary runoff that has put rifts within the party on display. A Gonzales loss, his supporters warn, would give Democrats an opening to flip a traditionally moderate district in November, while a change in Texas House leadership could …

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan wins GOP primary runoff, fending off anger over impeachment
7 months, 1 week ago

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan wins GOP primary runoff, fending off anger over impeachment

Hindustan Times  

AUSTIN, Texas — Republican Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan has won his primary runoff to survive a wave of party turbulence in America’s biggest red state and anger from the right over last year’s impeachment of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan wins GOP primary runoff, fending off anger over impeachment A shakeup in the Texas …

Once the Texas GOP’s 'weak link,' Ken Paxton is growing more popular and powerful
9 months, 1 week ago

Once the Texas GOP’s 'weak link,' Ken Paxton is growing more popular and powerful

Raw Story  

"Once the Texas GOP’s “weak link,” Attorney General Ken Paxton is growing more popular and powerful" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. It was another major vindication for Paxton after the Senate acquitted him of the House’s …

House Speaker Dade Phelan took a risk on Paxton’s impeachment. It may end his career.
10 months ago

House Speaker Dade Phelan took a risk on Paxton’s impeachment. It may end his career.

Raw Story  

"House Speaker Dade Phelan took a risk on Ken Paxton’s impeachment. “Show the speaker voting aye.” Rep. Dade Phelan cast a rare vote last May, his voice cutting through the din of the packed House as members scrambled to register their votes on the question of impeaching Attorney General Ken Paxton over accusations of bribery and malfeasance. “Together, we will …

A Texas GOP brawl is dragging to a runoff. How the power struggle may push Republicans further right
10 months ago

A Texas GOP brawl is dragging to a runoff. How the power struggle may push Republicans further right

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — A Republican power struggle in Texas that could push the state even further right come November isn’t cooling down. Still, the state party censured Phelan over the impeachment and a “lack of fidelity to Republican principles and priorities.” Even if Phelan wins the runoff, his hopes for third term as speaker would appear heavily damaged. A CHANCE …

Greg Abbott, Ken Paxton declare victory in attack on House GOP defectors
10 months ago

Greg Abbott, Ken Paxton declare victory in attack on House GOP defectors

Raw Story  

"Greg Abbott, Ken Paxton declare victory in attack on House GOP defectors" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton, at least nine House Republicans appeared to have lost their primaries on …

Republican Texas House Speaker Headed To Runoff As AG Ken Paxton Takes Revenge
10 months ago

Republican Texas House Speaker Headed To Runoff As AG Ken Paxton Takes Revenge

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING AUSTIN, Texas — Republican Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan headed to a primary runoff against challenger David Covey, bruising one of the state’s most powerful figures and emboldening state Attorney General Ken Paxton in his revenge campaign to oust GOP incumbent lawmakers who sought his impeachment. The state party censured Phelan last month for his vote to …

David Covey forces runoff with Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan, who led AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment
10 months ago

David Covey forces runoff with Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan, who led AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — Republican Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan headed to a primary runoff against challenger David Covey, bruising one of the state’s most powerful figures and emboldening state Attorney General Ken Paxton in his revenge campaign to oust GOP incumbent lawmakers who sought his impeachment. The state party censured Phelan last month for his vote to impeach Paxton, accusing …

Fighting the GOP Civil War, Texas Style
10 months ago

Fighting the GOP Civil War, Texas Style

Politico  

At first blush, the Republican-on-Republican violence can feel a bit like the Lone Star version of a Quentin Tarantino picture, with bullets spraying around and the viewer needing a dramatis personae to keep track of it all. “He sues Biden, we like that, he’s our guy.” Doing nothing to hide his frustration, the speaker said Republicans were tempting the same …

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton beat impeachment. Now he wants Super Tuesday revenge on his foes
10 months ago

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton beat impeachment. Now he wants Super Tuesday revenge on his foes

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton beat impeachment. They include rank-and-file legislators, state judges and one of the most powerful figures in Texas: Republican House Speaker Dade Phelan, who oversaw the historic vote last year to impeach Paxton on corruption charges. Phelan recently punched back with a video reminding voters of Paxton’s extramarital affair, saying Paxton broke an …

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton gets temporary reprieve from testifying in lawsuit against him
11 months, 1 week ago

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton gets temporary reprieve from testifying in lawsuit against him

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to temporarily halt state Attorney General Ken Paxton’s scheduled testimony in a whistleblower lawsuit that was at the heart of the impeachment charges brought against him in 2023, delaying what could have been the Republican’s first sworn statements on corruption allegations. The court gave attorneys for a group of former …

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and AG Ken Paxton promised retribution for votes they didn’t like
1 year ago

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and AG Ken Paxton promised retribution for votes they didn’t like

Raw Story  

Dec. 21, 2023 "Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and AG Ken Paxton promised retribution for votes they didn’t like. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton seek revenge against dozens of fellow Republicans in the state House. Sixty House Republicans voted to impeach Paxton, while Abbott is focused on a narrower group of 21 who voted last month to strip a …

Seth Meyers Turns Republican's Words Against GOP In Harsh Message For Next Speaker
1 year, 2 months ago

Seth Meyers Turns Republican's Words Against GOP In Harsh Message For Next Speaker

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Seth Meyers pointed to a “fundamental problem” within the House GOP and used members’ own words to rip the chamber’s future speaker. “The GOP is a fractured coalition with no discernible ideological core except that most of them want to dismantle American democracy and on top of that, the job of speaker absolutely sucks. In order to …

Ken Paxton blasts fellow Republicans and floats a Cornyn challenge
1 year, 3 months ago

Ken Paxton blasts fellow Republicans and floats a Cornyn challenge

Raw Story  

Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton on Wednesday alleged without evidence that the Biden administration, working in cahoots with certain Texas Republicans, was behind the failed attempt to impeach him on charges of bribery and corruption. Paxton said he believed the impeachment was retribution for lawsuits he filed challenging the results of the 2020 presidential election in several states as well …

An emboldened Ken Paxton returns to a battered attorney general’s office
1 year, 3 months ago

An emboldened Ken Paxton returns to a battered attorney general’s office

Raw Story  

Sept. 18, 2023 "An emboldened Ken Paxton returns to a battered attorney general’s office" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. In the early years of Paxton’s tenure, conservative lawyers left plum positions working for right-wing law firms …

Timeline leading to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s acquittal in his impeachment trial
1 year, 3 months ago

Timeline leading to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s acquittal in his impeachment trial

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — A timeline of events that led to the acquittal of three-term Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton during his impeachment trial in the state Senate. MAY 26, 2023 The House committee says it was Paxton’s own request for state funds to settle the whistleblower lawsuit that brought about the impeachment recommendation. JUNE 21, 2023 Texas’ Republican-controlled Senate …

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton acquitted on all 16 articles of impeachment
1 year, 3 months ago

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton acquitted on all 16 articles of impeachment

Raw Story  

This article was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. The dramatic votes capped a two-week trial where a parade of witnesses, including former senior officials under Paxton, testified that the attorney general had repeatedly abused his office by …

Republican Texas AG Ken Paxton is acquitted of corruption charges at historic impeachment trial
1 year, 3 months ago

Republican Texas AG Ken Paxton is acquitted of corruption charges at historic impeachment trial

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was fully acquitted Saturday of corruption charges in a historic impeachment trial, a resounding verdict that reaffirms the power of the GOP’s hard right and puts an indicted incumbent who remains under FBI investigation back into office. In accusing Paxton of abusing his office, former advisers recounted how Texas’ top lawyer …

Closing arguments set to begin in Texas AG Ken Paxton's impeachment trial over corruption charges
1 year, 3 months ago

Closing arguments set to begin in Texas AG Ken Paxton's impeachment trial over corruption charges

The Independent  

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The Texas Senate is deliberating at Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial
1 year, 3 months ago

The Texas Senate is deliberating at Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — The impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton moved Friday into the hands of a Senate jury that was deciding whether the embattled Republican should be removed from office over corruption allegations that have shadowed him for years. At the impeachment trial, Wicker testified that he once heard a contractor tell Paxton he would need to …

Texas AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial is over. Here’s what led to his acquittal and what’s next
1 year, 3 months ago

Texas AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial is over. Here’s what led to his acquittal and what’s next

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — The GOP-dominated Texas Senate acquitted fellow Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Saturday, putting him back in office and showing no political damage after a two-week impeachment trial on allegations of corruption. “We discovered unprecedented abuse in the Texas attorney general’s office by Mr. Paxton,” said state Rep. Andrew Murr, a Republican. He abused the entire …

Texas AG Ken Paxton's impeachment trial is almost over. This is what happened and what's next
1 year, 3 months ago

Texas AG Ken Paxton's impeachment trial is almost over. This is what happened and what's next

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Closing arguments were set to begin Friday in the historic …

Trump defends Ken Paxton, calling impeachment trial ‘shameful’
1 year, 3 months ago

Trump defends Ken Paxton, calling impeachment trial ‘shameful’

The Independent  

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Both sides rest in Texas AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial, moving historic case closer to a verdict
1 year, 3 months ago

Both sides rest in Texas AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial, moving historic case closer to a verdict

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — The impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton moved closer to a verdict Thursday as closing arguments were set in the historic case that has put the embattled Republican’s career in jeopardy over accusations of corruption and bribery. Attorneys for the bipartisan group of lawmakers prosecuting Paxton’s impeachment rested their case Wednesday after a woman who …

Prosecution rests at Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial
1 year, 3 months ago

Prosecution rests at Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — A woman who was expected to testify about an extramarital affair with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton made a sudden appearance Wednesday at his impeachment trial, but never took the stand as the prosecutors abruptly rested their case against the Republican. As the scene played out Wednesday evening, the attorney general posted on social media that he …

At impeachment, lawyer recounts Texas AG Ken Paxton supervising his investigation into FBI and judge
1 year, 3 months ago

At impeachment, lawyer recounts Texas AG Ken Paxton supervising his investigation into FBI and judge

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton coordinated through encrypted communications with a lawyer he hired to investigate law enforcement officials probing one of the Republican’s wealthy donors, the lawyer testified at Paxton’s impeachment trial Tuesday. Paxton’s hiring of Cammack in 2020 prompted eight of his top deputies to report the attorney general to law enforcement for allegedly committing …

Texas AG Ken Paxton’s affair took a toll on office, a former staffer says at impeachment trial
1 year, 3 months ago

Texas AG Ken Paxton’s affair took a toll on office, a former staffer says at impeachment trial

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — One of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton ‘s former staffers testified Monday that the Republican’s extramarital affair took a toll on employees who had to work long and odd hours because of the secret relationship that is now a factor in his impeachment trial. Paxton had the affair with a woman who worked for local developer Nate …

A former Texas lawman says he warned AG Ken Paxton in 2020 that he was risking indictment
1 year, 4 months ago

A former Texas lawman says he warned AG Ken Paxton in 2020 that he was risking indictment

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — As Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial neared the halfway point Friday, a former state lawman said he warned the Republican in 2020 that he was risking indictment by helping a donor under FBI investigation. “If he didn’t get away from this individual and stop doing what he was doing, he was gonna get himself indicted,” …

Texas AG Ken Paxton claims fellow Republicans plotted to oust him in impeachment trial defense
1 year, 4 months ago

Texas AG Ken Paxton claims fellow Republicans plotted to oust him in impeachment trial defense

The Independent  

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Texas AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial defense includes claims of a Republican plot to remove him
1 year, 4 months ago

Texas AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial defense includes claims of a Republican plot to remove him

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has long denied corruption accusations that have dogged him for years. “It was not a mutiny,” Ryan Bangert, one of Paxton’s former aides, testified Thursday about a group of deputies who reported their boss to the FBI in 2020. “We were protecting the interest of the state and protecting the interest of …

Texas AG Ken Paxton’s orders to help donor rattled office, former aides say at impeachment trial
1 year, 4 months ago

Texas AG Ken Paxton’s orders to help donor rattled office, former aides say at impeachment trial

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — An extramarital affair Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton had with a donor’s employee helped connect the dots about why the Republican was using his power in ways that are now at the center of his impeachment trial on accusations of corruption, a former top aide testified Wednesday. “It answered that ‘why’ question,” said Jeff Mateer, who was …

Timeline of events leading to the impeachment of Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
1 year, 4 months ago

Timeline of events leading to the impeachment of Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — A timeline of events that led to the impeachment trial of three-term Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in the state Senate. 2020 Several of Paxton’s top aides tell the FBI about concerns that the attorney general was misusing the powers of his office to help wealthy donor and Austin real estate developer Nate Paul with a …

Texas AG Ken Paxton pleads not guilty at impeachment trial and then leaves as arguments get underway
1 year, 4 months ago

Texas AG Ken Paxton pleads not guilty at impeachment trial and then leaves as arguments get underway

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — The historic impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton began Tuesday with accusations of corruption that went unchecked for years and the Republican pleading not guilty as his party confronts whether to oust one of former President Donald Trump’s biggest defenders. “The Texas House took away the votes of the over 4 million people who voted …

Texas GOP lawmakers facing 'fallout' over Ken Paxton impeachment: report
1 year, 4 months ago

Texas GOP lawmakers facing 'fallout' over Ken Paxton impeachment: report

Raw Story  

The impeachment trial for embattled Texas A.G. Ken Paxton is pending, but fellow Republicans in the state are already being hit with political shrapnel, according to a Saturday news report. "When House members first heard details of the 20 articles of impeachment against Attorney General Paxton, Republican Texas Rep. Charlie Geren of Fort Worth dropped a bombshell: 'I would like …

Texas AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial is in the hands of Republicans who have been by his side
1 year, 4 months ago

Texas AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial is in the hands of Republicans who have been by his side

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — Billionaires, burner phones, alleged bribes: The impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is going to test the will of Republicans senators to oust not only one of their own, but a firebrand who has helped drive the state’s hard turn to the right for years. “This is going to impact the leadership and the party …

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton pursued perks beyond impeachment allegations, ex-staffers say
1 year, 4 months ago

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton pursued perks beyond impeachment allegations, ex-staffers say

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — Unexplained Caribbean and European trips that cost taxpayers more than $90,000. These are among the perks that Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s former employees say he reveled in while using his office in ways that now have him facing a federal criminal investigation and potential ouster over allegations of corruption. “He always cared about what trip …

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton pursued perks beyond impeachment allegations, ex-staffers say
1 year, 4 months ago

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton pursued perks beyond impeachment allegations, ex-staffers say

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. These are among the perks that Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton 's former …

Republicans 'eating themselves alive' over impeachment of Ken Paxton: 'Never seen grassroots this mad!'
1 year, 6 months ago

Republicans 'eating themselves alive' over impeachment of Ken Paxton: 'Never seen grassroots this mad!'

Raw Story  

Republicans who voted to impeach Texas attorney general Ken Paxton can expect primary challenges in an intra-party battle that mirrors the national GOP's dynamic around Donald Trump. “We have never seen the grass roots this mad!” posted Julie McCarty, CEO of the hard right True Texas Project, shortly after the vote. "They are being eviscerated by you … as they …

Texas’ Ken Paxton hires prominent attorney for impeachment trial
1 year, 7 months ago

Texas’ Ken Paxton hires prominent attorney for impeachment trial

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — A new lawyer for Ken Paxton on Wednesday raised skepticism that the embattled Texas attorney general’s impeachment trial could be done quickly and attacked the case that could lead to the Republican’s permanent removal from office as a sham. “The impeachment articles that have been laid out by the House are baloney,” Buzbee said during a news …

Big-name Texas attorneys hired to present impeachment case against Ken Paxton
1 year, 7 months ago

Big-name Texas attorneys hired to present impeachment case against Ken Paxton

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — Two prominent Texas attorneys with a long list of famous clients will present the case for impeachment against Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and called for transparency Thursday once the trial gets underway this summer in the state Capitol. The hiring of Dick DeGuerin and Rusty Hardin, announced by a state House committee that has accused Paxton …

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