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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 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

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.

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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 Texas Tribune

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

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

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.

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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

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

The Independent UK

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.

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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.

The Texas Tribune

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.

WEKU

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

The Independent UK

Slowing Down the Impeachment Drive in Wisconsin

An unusual move in an unusual impeachment

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Paxton acquittal updates: AG’s wife, a state senator, hugged his attorney after verdicts read

Other public officials have begun weighing in after the attorney general was returned to his post as the state’s top lawyer.

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.

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

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

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial on corruption allegations is among several such proceedings that have occurred in U.S. history

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Ken Paxton impeachment trial wraps

The Senate could return to vote on the articles as soon as Friday afternoon

The Independent UK

A look at the articles of impeachment against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

The Texas Senate is deliberating 16 articles of impeachment against state Attorney General Ken Paxton after a two-week trial

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Trump suggests Biden impeachment is revenge for his own

Former president was impeached on a historic two occasions but aquitted by Republicans in US Senate

The Texas Tribune

Paxton defense calls charges “foolishness,” House argues AG “betrayed us” in closing impeachment arguments

Senators begin deliberating in private after defense lawyers and impeachment managers make impassioned pleas after two weeks of trial.

The Independent UK

Marjorie Taylor Greene admits aim of Biden impeachment is to ensure Democrats ‘lose big’ at next election

Republicans launched an impeachment inquiry despite a dearth of evidence against Joe Biden

WEKU

2 controversial votes at Wisconsin's state Capitol show GOP efforts to shape elections

Two votes in the Wisconsin Capitol Thursday demonstrate Republicans' controversial efforts to shape election rules in the battleground state going into the 2024 election cycle.

The Independent UK

Wisconsin impeachment review panel includes former GOP speaker, conservative justice

One of the former Wisconsin Supreme Court justices tapped to investigate impeaching a current member of the court for taking Democratic Party money himself accepted donations from the Wisconsin Republican Party

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