The Latest Breaking News from Impeachment

Democrats take the offensive as Republicans flounder over Biden impeachment

Republicans allege influence-trading scheme while DoJ pursues Hunter over tax and gun charges

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023

After a Week on Defense, Ken Paxton’s Team Gets the Floor

The second week of the Paxton impeachment hearings may be the last. But there’s still a lot of ground to cover.

Texas Observer · Sep 11, 2023

A decision in Texas AG's Ken Paxton's impeachment trial could happen as soon as this week

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial on abuse of power charges could be in the hands of the jury as soon as this week

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023

McCarthy juggles government shutdown and Biden impeachment inquiry as House returns to messy fall

Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces a political standoff when the House resumes this week

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023

Kevin McCarthy faces battle with hard-right Republicans as shutdown looms

Far-right wing insists it will not back speaker to avert government shutdown without concessions like Biden impeachment

The Guardian - US · Sep 10, 2023

Political warnings and accusations of misconduct: 6 main themes emerge in first week of Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial

The suspended attorney general’s lawyers focused on disloyalty and attacked evidence, while impeachment managers accused Paxton of excessive and obsessive misconduct. Neither side ignored the politics behind the case.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 9, 2023

Paxton defense presses whistleblower on what evidence he brought to FBI

On cross examination, Paxton’s defense attorney launched into whistleblower Ryan Vassar for bringing no physical evidence when he and others reported their boss to the FBI. Vassar said he was a witness and not an investigator.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 8, 2023

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

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has long denied corruption accusations that have dogged him for years

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023

Wisconsin impeachment: Another MAGA coup

Republicans in the Badger State hatch an ingenious plot to thwart voters — but ultimately, they will pay the price

Salon · Sep 8, 2023

Paxton trial, Sept 8: AG’s former top cop says he warned Paxton about “criminal” Nate Paul

The former top cop for the attorney general’s office testified that complying with real estate investor Nate Paul’s requests would have amounted to criminal activity. Defense attorneys also questioned whistleblowers about their group texts.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 8, 2023