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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

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

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

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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

RFK Jr complains about Secret Service as heavily-armed, Trump-supporting imposter arrested at campaign event

‘He identified himself as a member of my security detail,’ the Democratic candidate wrote about the armed man

The Independent UK

Nashville elects Tennessee’s first openly transgender politician

Olivia Hill, 57, a military veteran, joins the Nashville city council in historic election

The Guardian - US

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

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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.

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.

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.

WEKU

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

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Salon

Outlaw lawyers — and outlaw presidents

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

The Independent UK

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

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The Guardian - US

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 Independent UK

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

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.

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…

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