Senate trial for AG Ken Paxton to happen this summer

A Senate trial for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will happen before the end of this summer.

Biden marks Memorial Day with wreath-laying ceremony, lauds troops' sacrifice

President Joe Biden said in a Memorial Day address that Americans “must never forget the price that was paid" by troops to protect their democracy.

Texas legislative session ends with new steps toward Ken Paxton impeachment trial

The regular Texas legislative session has come to a close, but the political turmoil is not ending any time soon with a special session expected and the pending impeachment trial of AG Ken Paxton.

Debt ceiling deal: Here's what's in, what's out of the bill to avert US default

Details of the deal between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are out. But the two leaders still have to persuade Congress to pass the bill.

Biden, McCarthy reach final deal in debt ceiling talks, look to sell Congress

The Democratic president and Republican speaker spoke with each other Sunday evening as negotiators rushed to draft the bill text so lawmakers can review compromises that neither the hard-right or left flank is likely to support.

Gov. Greg Abbott can pick a fill-in attorney general. He’s so far been silent on impeachment.

Abbott himself is a former attorney general, preceding Paxton in the position. The governor has built deep connections in the conservative legal world and is known to lean on former aides for high-profile appointments.

Few supporters, opponents of Paxton rally outside the Capitol

Ken Paxton called on his supporters to rally outside the Capitol during his impeachment proceedings in the House. Despite this call to action, few supporters came.

Texas AG Ken Paxton impeached, suspended from duties pending outcome of Senate trial

In a stunning and unprecedented rebuke, the Texas House impeached the state’s top attorney. The Republican has been mired in scandals and criminal investigations for most of his tenure.

Ken Paxton impeached by the Texas House of Representatives

In a historic vote, the Texas House of Representatives voted 121-23 to impeach Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

What to know about Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s long-running scandals and legal battles

Less than a year into his first term, Paxton was charged with felony securities fraud. The Justice Department is investigating bribery allegations against him as a Texas House committee conducts its own probe into his behavior.

Texas lawmakers react to AG Ken Paxton's impeachment

Republican and Democrat lawmakers at the Capitol reacted strongly to the 20 articles of impeachment filed against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Texas House to vote on AG Ken Paxton impeachment

The announcement from the House Committee on General Investigating comes after 20 articles of impeachment were filed against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Texas lawmakers issue 20 articles of impeachment against state Attorney General Ken Paxton

In an unanimous decision, a Republican-led House investigative committee that spent months quietly looking into Paxton recommended impeaching the state’s top lawyer on 20 articles, including bribery, unfitness for office and abuse of public trust.