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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 Independent UK

Trump serves up chaotic ‘word salad’ about Biden sparking ‘World War Two’ and running against Obama

’I can only imagine the headlines if 80-year-old Biden had said this’

The Independent UK

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.

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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

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 Independent UK

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 Guardian - US

Republicans run a big risk with impeachment

So far there's been no evidence that President Biden benefited financially from his son's business dealings. And as prior impeachments have shown, Republicans risk a backlash from perceived overreach.

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Trump skips Iowa gathering of evangelical Christians. His rivals hope for a chance to gain ground

Some of Donald Trump’s top rivals for the Republican presidential nomination plan to speak at a gathering of influential evangelical Christians in Iowa on Saturday night

The Independent UK

Outlaw lawyers — and outlaw presidents

Several of Nixon's lawyers went to prison after Watergate. Are Giuliani, Eastman and other Trump attorneys next?

Salon

Trump says Melania will join him on the campaign trail ‘pretty soon’

Trump explains that Melania has been busy taking care of their son Barron

The Independent UK

Lauren Boebert changes her tune on Beetlejuice behaviour as new video reveals heavy petting with date

Boebert and male friend appear to fondle each other in public in new footage

The Independent UK

The Senate's bipartisan approach to government funding is putting pressure on a divided House

The United States is at risk of another damaging government shutdown, potentially as soon as the end of September

The Independent UK

Lauren Boebert says she ‘fell short of values’ after Beetlejuice groping video

Congresswoman issues apology after being kicked out of performance of musical in Denver for inappropriate behavior

The Guardian - US

Trump mocked for claiming Americans need ID to buy a loaf of bread

‘Has he ever bought one? Has he ever stepped foot in a grocery store?’

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Ken Paxton jury deliberates for second day in Texas attorney general impeachment trial

Deliberations in Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial are heading into a second day

Salon

Where do Republicans get these worms?

There is a reason why they were put into positions of power by this Republican Party

WEKU

How the UAW strike could have ripple effects across the economy

There are several ways the unprecedented United Auto Workers strike could hit the economy, but it will depend on how long the strike lasts and how many plants are affected, among other factors.

Chicago Sun-Times

Fishing for a reason to impeach President Biden is bad for America

Congress should be focusing on avoiding a government shutdown and addressing issues Americans view as important. Instead, right-wing Republican partisans are treating our country’s institutions and practices with blatant disrespect.

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Reason

Donald Trump Should be on the Ballot and Should Lose

In a prior blog post, I argued that Donald Trump should be kept off the ballot for the 2024 presidential election because of the Insurrection Clause of Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment. I have now changed my mind and have concluded that since Trump was not "an officer of…

The Independent UK

Military officers begin to speak out on the harm done by Sen. Tuberville's holds on promotions

In the months since a single senator froze military promotions over the Pentagon’s abortion policy, the uniformed officers affected have been largely silent, wary of stepping into a political fray

The Independent UK

Uncertain and afraid: Florida’s immigrants grapple with a disrupted reality under new law

In the months since Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed one of the strictest immigration laws in the country, daily life for Florida’s immigrant community has become fraught and governed by fear

The Independent UK

Deliberations in Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial head into a second day

Deliberations in Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial are heading into a second day

The Independent UK

Republican presidential hopefuls generally overlook New Hampshire in effort to blunt Trump in Iowa

New Hampshire’s primary tradition may be little more than a fairy tale in the 2024 presidential race as the Republican presidential field largely overlooks the Granite State in favor of Iowa

The Independent UK

In victory for Trump, Florida GOP won't require signing loyalty oath to run in presidential primary

The Republican Party of Florida is removing a loyalty oath as a condition for getting on the presidential primary ballot

The Guardian - US

US special counsel seeks gag order on Trump’s ‘inflammatory’ statements

Jack Smith asked judge Tanya Chutkan to restrict ex-president’s statements in federal election subversion trial

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