Texas House votes to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton
1 year, 7 months ago

Texas House votes to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton

Al Jazeera  

In historic proceedings, the Texas House votes to impeach the attorney general over allegations of abuse of office. The Texas House has voted to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton, a conservative firebrand and ally of former President Donald Trump who has been accused by his fellow Republicans of abuse of office. In a message on his social media channel Truth Social ahead of the vote, Trump, who is seeking re-election in 2024, promised to “fight” Texas House Republicans if Paxton were to be impeached. “Attorney General Paxton continuously and blatantly violated laws, rules, policies and procedures,” Representative David Spiller said ahead of the vote. The five-member Texas House General Investigating Committee voted unanimously on Thursday to recommend that Paxton be impeached and removed from office.

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'Take this as a warning': Texas attorney general issues ominous threat to GOP lawmakers
1 week, 2 days 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 …

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 …

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 …

The Wild Fraud Case Against the Texas Attorney General Ends In an Ironic Twist
9 months, 1 week ago

The Wild Fraud Case Against the Texas Attorney General Ends In an Ironic Twist

Slate  

This is Totally Normal Quote of the Day, a feature highlighting a statement from the news that exemplifies just how extremely normal everything has become. “Something is wrong when the state’s top lawyer is forced to take a class on how to be a good lawyer.” —Texas Democrat John Bucy III Three weeks before Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was …

Ken Paxton may get charges dropped in exchange for community service: report
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ken Paxton may get charges dropped in exchange for community service: report

Raw Story  

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton could get the charges against him dropped in exchange for community service and other considerations, according to report on Friday. "Texas AG Ken Paxton could see 9-year-old state security fraud charges dropped next week in a proposed deal with prosecutors that would require community service, a six-figure restitution and other punishment, three sources confirm," Plohetski …

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 …

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton beat impeachment. Now he wants Super Tuesday revenge on his foes
10 months, 1 week 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 …

GOP senator smacks down Texas AG Ken Paxton: 'Your criminal defense lawyers are calling'
10 months, 3 weeks ago

GOP senator smacks down Texas AG Ken Paxton: 'Your criminal defense lawyers are calling'

Raw Story  

A Texas showdown on Twitter/X had Sen. John Cornyn trading fire with scandal-plagued state Attorney General Ken Paxton. "Ken, your criminal defense lawyers are calling to suggest you spend less time pushing Russian propaganda and more time defending longstanding felony charges against you in Houston, as well as ongoing federal grand jury proceedings in San Antonio that will probably result …

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 …

Businessman who allegedly gave Ken Paxton bribes hit with new federal charges: report
1 year, 2 months ago

Businessman who allegedly gave Ken Paxton bribes hit with new federal charges: report

Raw Story  

The Texas businessman at the heart of the scandal that led to Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment has now been hit with a new round of federal charges, reported The Messenger on Wednesday. "Nate Paul pleaded not guilty in June to charges of making false statements to lenders, and the new superseding indictment adds charges related to allegedly defrauding business …

Texas businessman at center of Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment facing new charges
1 year, 2 months ago

Texas businessman at center of Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment facing new charges

Associated Press  

DALLAS — A Texas businessman at the center of the scandal that led to the historic impeachment of state Attorney General Ken Paxton has been charged with additional federal crimes. The charges against Paul are the result of a yearslong FBI investigation that Paxton involved his office in, setting off a chain of events that led to a separate federal …

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s securities fraud trial set for April 15
1 year, 2 months ago

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s securities fraud trial set for April 15

Raw Story  

Attorney General Ken Paxton ’s long-delayed trial on securities fraud charges has been set for April 15. The trial is a reminder that Paxton's legal problems persist even after the Texas Senate acquitted him last month in an impeachment trial on unrelated allegations. Paxton's lawyer Philip Hilder told reporters his side was "gratified" with the trial date and criticized the …

Ken Paxton to file criminal complaints against Texas House impeachment managers
1 year, 3 months ago

Ken Paxton to file criminal complaints against Texas House impeachment managers

Raw Story  

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Monday he plans to file criminal complaints against the group of state representatives who led the impeachment against him for releasing his personal information. In a statement Monday, Paxton accused the House impeachment managers of violating a new state law with an Oct. 2 release of documents related to the case. Paxton said he …

Whistleblowers who reported Texas AG Ken Paxton to FBI want court to continue lawsuit
1 year, 3 months ago

Whistleblowers who reported Texas AG Ken Paxton to FBI want court to continue lawsuit

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — A group of whistleblowers who reported Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to the FBI said Monday they are not giving up their own legal fight against the Republican after his acquittal on corruption charges at his impeachment trial. Four of Paxton’s former advisers have asked the Texas Supreme Court to resume their whistleblower lawsuit against Paxton after …

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 …

Texas AG Ken Paxton attacks rivals, doesn’t rule out US Senate run in first remarks since acquittal
1 year, 3 months ago

Texas AG Ken Paxton attacks rivals, doesn’t rule out US Senate run in first remarks since acquittal

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton attacked his Republican rivals and displayed an openness to challenging U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in 2026 while speaking out Wednesday for the first time since his acquittal on corruption charges at his impeachment trial. Instead, Paxton used pre-recorded interviews with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson and a Texas conservative activist to …

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 …

Texas Senate acquits Ken Paxton in historic impeachment trial
1 year, 3 months ago

Texas Senate acquits Ken Paxton in historic impeachment trial

Al Jazeera  

The Republican attorney general is to be reinstated to office after Texas senators clear him of wrongdoing on bribery and corruption charges. The Texas Senate has acquitted the state’s Republican attorney general of bribery and corruption charges at a historic impeachment trial. Senator Roland Gutierrez, a Democrat who voted to convict Paxton, said that “a broken and corrupt system allowed …

'Texas sized victory': Donald Trump gloats after Ken Paxton's narrow acquittal
1 year, 3 months ago

'Texas sized victory': Donald Trump gloats after Ken Paxton's narrow acquittal

Raw Story  

Donald Trump took to social media to gloat on Saturday after his ally, Texas attorney general Ken Paxton, was narrowly acquitted on corruption charges in his own impeachment trial, which was greenlit by fellow Republicans. Legal experts were quick to react to the news that Paxton was acquitted of 16 articles of impeachment, but Trump took his time, posting a …

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 AG Ken Paxton was acquitted at his impeachment trial. He still faces legal troubles
1 year, 3 months ago

Texas AG Ken Paxton was acquitted at his impeachment trial. He still faces legal troubles

Associated Press  

DALLAS — For years, the powers and protections that come with being Texas’ top lawyer have helped Ken Paxton fend off ethics complaints, criminal charges and an FBI investigation. “Now that this shameful process is over, my work to defend our constitutional rights will resume.” Back in office, Paxton nonetheless still faces serious risk on three fronts: an ongoing federal …

'Something is rotten in Texas': Experts pounce on Ken Paxton corruption acquittal​
1 year, 3 months ago

'Something is rotten in Texas': Experts pounce on Ken Paxton corruption acquittal​

Raw Story  

After the Texas Senate acquitted Attorney General Ken Paxton of 16 articles of impeachment on Saturday, legal experts were quick to react. Former prosecutor Joyce Vance noted that Paxton "remains under indictment in a trial delayed years by procedural motions." "In Texas, partisanship trumps GOP commitment to ethics in governance as state AG Ken Paxton is acquitted on all charges …

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 …

GOP-led House opens inquiry into Biden: A look at notable impeachments in US history
1 year, 3 months ago

GOP-led House opens inquiry into Biden: A look at notable impeachments in US history

Hindustan Times  

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial on corruption allegations is among several such proceedings that have occurred in U.S. history. Some notable cases: PRESIDENTS Three U.S. presidents have been impeached, one twice, but all were acquitted by the Senate: — Democrat Andrew Johnson, who had been Republican Abraham Lincoln's vice president, was targeted for impeachment by Radical Republicans in …

Republican Texas attorney general acquitted at impeachment trial in GOP-controlled Senate
1 year, 3 months ago

Republican Texas attorney general acquitted at impeachment trial in GOP-controlled Senate

LA Times  

Gen. Ken Paxton sits between his attorneys at his impeachment trial Friday in the Senate chamber at the Capitol in Austin. Gen. Ken Paxton was acquitted Saturday of corruption charges following 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. …

A look at notable impeachments in US history, including Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
1 year, 3 months ago

A look at notable impeachments in US history, including Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

The Independent  

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What are the articles of impeachment against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton?
1 year, 3 months ago

What are the articles of impeachment against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton?

Associated Press  

The Texas Senate acquitted state Attorney General Ken Paxton on 16 articles of impeachment Saturday after a two-week trial. A look at the 16 articles on which Paxton was acquitted and the four that the Senate set aside: DISREGARD OF OFFICIAL DUTY ARTICLE 1 - Protection of charitable organization Paxton is accused of failing to act as a public protector …

Texas Senate Deliberating Whether Ken Paxton Should Be Removed From Office
1 year, 3 months ago

Texas Senate Deliberating Whether Ken Paxton Should Be Removed From Office

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING 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 …

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  

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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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The House has rested its case against Ken Paxton after a chaotic day for the prosecution
1 year, 3 months ago

The House has rested its case against Ken Paxton after a chaotic day for the prosecution

Raw Story  

Sept. 13, 2023 "The House has rested its case against Ken Paxton after a chaotic day for the prosecution" 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 House impeachment managers rested their case against Ken Paxton on Wednesday …

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 …

How an extramarital affair factors into Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial
1 year, 3 months ago

How an extramarital affair factors into Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — How much does an extramarital affair matter to whether Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton keeps his job? “I would not associate that directly,” said Katherine Cary, a former chief of staff in Paxton’s office, who is now one of six ex-employees to testify against their former boss since the trial began last week. Before becoming a senator, …

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  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We were protecting the interest of the state …

Texas AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial is about halfway done. This is what happened and what’s next
1 year, 4 months ago

Texas AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial is about halfway done. This is what happened and what’s next

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — The impeachment trial that could remove Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton from office over corruption allegations is near the halfway point. Jeff Mateer, Paxton’s former second-in-command, and Ryan Bangert, a former deputy first assistant attorney general, testified about why they and other aides took their concerns about Paxton to the FBI in 2020. “But I didn’t owe …

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 Affair Explains Illegal Acts, Former Aide Testifies
1 year, 4 months ago

Texas AG Ken Paxton's Affair Explains Illegal Acts, Former Aide Testifies

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING 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 …

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 …

Texas attorney general’s affair explains his illegal acts, former aide testifies at impeachment trial
1 year, 4 months ago

Texas attorney general’s affair explains his illegal acts, former aide testifies at impeachment trial

LA Times  

Witness Jeff Mateer reviews a document during the impeachment trial of Texas Atty. “It answered that ‘why’ question,” said Jeff Mateer, who was Paxton’s second-in-command at the Texas attorney general’s office. The account by Mateer, who went on to report Paxton to the FBI in 2020 over allegations of abuse of office, quickly injected an affair that Paxton has acknowledged …

Column: In Texas, Ken Paxton's impeachment shows how bipartisanship can make a comeback
1 year, 4 months ago

Column: In Texas, Ken Paxton's impeachment shows how bipartisanship can make a comeback

LA Times  

I’m not one who likes to pooh-pooh gainful employment, but I would really hate to work in tourism and hospitality in Texas right now. That’s when more than 50 Democrats in the state Legislature actually fled Texas to prevent a quorum that would have let Republicans pass restrictive voting laws. So the impeachment trial, which began Tuesday, doesn’t reflect some …

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