There's Plenty of Evidence of Corruption Around Biden When talking heads say “no evidence,” they mean “no smoking-gun proof.” Reason · Sep 18, 2023
An emboldened Ken Paxton returns to a battered attorney general’s office The impeachment proceedings, and the events that precipitated them, have left the Texas Office of the Attorney General in turmoil. Can Paxton steady the ship of an institution vital to the conservative cause? The Texas Tribune · Sep 18, 2023
In the tale of 5 presidential impeachments, how will the latest one stack up? House Republicans have launched an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. But this case is different — both in substance and in process — than those of former presidents Nixon, Clinton and Trump. WEKU · Sep 18, 2023
Ken Paxton’s prosecutors stumbled at times. But did it matter in the GOP-dominated Senate? The House impeachment managers faced a high bar: convincing enough Republican senators to vote against their own political self-interest. The Texas Tribune · Sep 17, 2023
Ken Paxton emerges victorious from yet another career scandal It marked a screaming milestone in a two-decade political career that has seen Paxton harness the state’s increasingly conservative politics — and later the rise of Donald Trump — to stay in power longer than his vulnerabilities would suggest. The Texas Tribune · Sep 17, 2023
Trump denies pushing for Biden impeachment inquiry in secret meetings with MAGA Republicans Trump said he didn’t “have to talk” to anyone about supporting the inquiry because “they’re more proactive than I am” The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023
Past impeachments, products of their times, often produced unintended consequences Previous instances of presidential impeachment have each had contexts unique to their own political moments. These considerations have mattered as much as the alleged "high crimes and misdemeanors." WEKU · Sep 17, 2023
Texas AG Ken Paxton is back on job after acquittal but Republicans aren't done attacking each other Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is back in office after winning acquittal on impeachment charges over accusations of corruption and bribery The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023
These 2 senators were the only Republicans to vote for Paxton impeachment articles Kelly Hancock and Robert Nichols broke from the rest of their party, but longtime observers said they weren’t surprised. The Texas Tribune · Sep 17, 2023
Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial escalates Texas Republican civil war Paxton’s far-right supporters doubled down on their promises for swift retribution against fellow Republicans who supported his removal from office. The Texas Tribune · Sep 17, 2023
For Paxton lawyers, the trial was a “sham.” House managers say it exposed a “corrupt politician.” Finally freed of a gag order, the opposing sides pulled no punches after the attorney general was acquitted. The Texas Tribune · Sep 16, 2023
Senate Republicans say House managers failed to meet high burden of proof Democrats, however, said their GOP colleagues “caved” to outside pressure in voting to acquit and return Ken Paxton to his job as attorney general. The Texas Tribune · Sep 16, 2023
Paxton, Acquitted The Senate acquitted Attorney General Ken Paxton on every charge. While the impeachment trial has ended, there’s plenty more to come. Texas Observer · Sep 16, 2023
Trump celebrates Ken Paxton impeachment acquittal — with a 9/11 meme Former president congratulates Texas attorney general on Truth Social by resharing 9/11 meme The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2023 Ken Paxton has held onto the Texas attorney general’s office. But his legal worries are far from over For years, the powers and protections that come with being Texas’ top lawyer have helped Ken Paxton fend off ethics complains, criminal charges and an FBI investigation
The Texas Tribune · Sep 16, 2023 Trump congratulates Paxton on “Texas sized” impeachment victory “This was the right outcome,” U.S. Ted Cruz said, while Gov. Greg Abbott said he looked forward to continuing to work with the attorney general.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 16, 2023 Dan Patrick, Dade Phelan trade potshots after impeachment trial ends The lieutenant governor criticized the House for a secretive and rushed process that “wasted” taxpayer dollars. The House speaker fired back, saying Patrick confessed his bias and contempt.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 16, 2023 Ken Paxton was acquitted. See how each Senator voted. After spending two weeks listening to both sides make their case, Texas Senators voted to acquit Paxton on all 16 articles of impeachment. Because of this vote, Paxton will remain in office.
The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2023 Timeline leading to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's acquittal in his impeachment trial A timeline of events that led to acquittal of three-term Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton during his impeachment trial in the state Senate
The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2023 Texas AG Ken Paxton was acquitted at his impeachment trial. He still faces legal troubles For years, the powers and protections that come with being Texas’ top lawyer have helped Ken Paxton fend off ethics complains, criminal charges and an FBI investigation
The Texas Tribune · Sep 16, 2023 After winning impeachment fight, Paxton still faces felony fraud case and an FBI investigation The attorney general’s long-simmering securities fraud case appears closer to resolution, while the FBI has probed the same allegations that played a major role in his impeachment.
The Guardian - US · Sep 16, 2023 Texas’s impeached attorney general acquitted by fellow Republicans Ken Paxton, impeached in May, has been found not guilty of bribery and dereliction of duty and may resume office
The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2023 Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton escapes impeachment over corruption charges Paxton had been accused of abusing his power to benefit himself and a Texas real estate investor
WEKU · Sep 16, 2023 Texas Senate acquits state Attorney General Ken Paxton in impeachment trial Paxton, who has been suspended, faced 16 articles of impeachment tied to allegations that he abused his office to protect a political donor. The Senate vote reinstates Paxton as attorney general.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 16, 2023 Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton acquitted on all 16 articles of impeachment Only two of 19 Republican Senators voted in favor of convicting for any article — a stark contrast to the more than 70% of House Republicans who impeached the attorney general in May.