Texas files motion to dismiss AG Ken Paxton's felony securities fraud case
Over a year ago, Paxton agreed to a deal to pay nearly $300,000 in restitution, complete community service and go through ethics training.
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Over a year ago, Paxton agreed to a deal to pay nearly $300,000 in restitution, complete community service and go through ethics training.
Nate Paul, whose relationship with Paxton was at the center of his historic impeachment trial, was sentenced for lying to a financial institution.
Texas taxpayers will pick up the tab if lawmakers agree to fund it.
Trump announced former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe as his pick to be CIA director.
Hunter Biden is testifying in a closed deposition before three GOP-led House committees conducting an impeachment inquiry into his father, President Biden.
GOP defections and an unexpected appearance by a Democratic lawmaker saved Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas from impeachment last week.
Every week, we break down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Republicans have said that formalizing the inquiry would give them leverage in court as they demand documents and witness testimony.
At the Collin County Republican Party meeting Monday night, supporters gave Attorney General Ken Paxton a hero's welcome weeks after he was acquitted by the Texas Senate of impeachment articles.
Texas' Attorney General survived impeachment without testifying or even attending his trial.
"Everything is on the table for me," Paxton said.
"I don't agree with the Senate's verdict, but I have to live with it."
Patrick wants to determine the absolute cost to Texas from preparations to the conclusion of the trial.
"Attorney General, Kenneth Warren Paxton Junior, is hereby, at this moment, reinstated to office."
Abraham George says Saturday's vote will impact the primaries for several Republican house members.
In his closing remarks, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick sharply criticized House Republicans for impeaching Paxton.
Senators voted to acquit Paxton on all articles, which means the suspended attorney general will be returned to office.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial on corruption allegations is among several such proceedings that have occurred in U.S. history.
Collin County Republican Chairman Abraham George says it's clear from the time senators are taking that this is not a slam dunk case.
Day nine of Ken Paxton's impeachment trial ended with no decision from senators on whether to acquit or convict the attorney general on any of the articles of impeachment against him.
Both sides finished closing arguments and Senators began deliberating on the ninth day of Ken Paxton's impeachment trial.
Day eight of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial was relatively quiet and drama free compared to Wednesday's twists and turns.
The impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton continues in Austin.
The seventh day of the impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was marked by twists, turns and long delays.
The trial will resume at 9 a.m. Thursday.
Dozens of speakers raised transparency concerns as the board approved policy changes and Superintendent Peter Licata said the district's deficit is nearly erased.
An I-Team investigation found workers' comp issues for first responders are not isolated, raising questions about a system many describe as slow and adversarial.
Multiple departments responded as the large blaze burned through the church and prompted officials to warn residents to avoid the area.
The Boston Bruins helped their playoff push with a 6-3 win over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night.
Dallas PD said the victim was shot by an unknown suspect who fled the area before the officers arrived.
Dozens of speakers raised transparency concerns as the board approved policy changes and Superintendent Peter Licata said the district's deficit is nearly erased.
An I-Team investigation found workers' comp issues for first responders are not isolated, raising questions about a system many describe as slow and adversarial.
Multiple departments responded as the large blaze burned through the church and prompted officials to warn residents to avoid the area.
Morris completes six months after pleading guilty to child sex abuse charges
The Boston Bruins helped their playoff push with a 6-3 win over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night.
An I-Team investigation found workers' comp issues for first responders are not isolated, raising questions about a system many describe as slow and adversarial.
Since early February, residents of the Big Bend region have been outspoken about border wall plans.
The moratorium does not affect companies already enrolled in Medicare.
The state is already home to nearly 400 data centers, but hundreds more are in the works.
The crash sparked a nearly three‑year I‑Team investigation into Fort Worth police pursuit policies.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom to replace the White House's East Wing,
U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss blocked the Trump administration from enforcing provisions of his executive order that directed federal agencies to cut off funding to NPR and PBS.
President Trump told CBS News that he is not ready "quite yet" to abandon efforts to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war, despite a Truth Social post suggesting allies need to do it themselves.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine held a news conference at the Pentagon as gas prices in the U.S. continued to climb amid the ongoing war with Iran.
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
The Boston Bruins helped their playoff push with a 6-3 win over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night.
Danny Jansen had three hits, including a three-run homer in the seventh inning that helped the Texas Rangers to an 8-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.
Sweden's 3-2 playoff victory over Poland completes Dallas' group‑stage lineup for the 2026 World Cup — and the team will base its training camp in Frisco throughout the tournament.
In a podcast interview, Cuban also recounted how he found out about the Luka Doncic trade.
TCU was trying to reach its first Final Four and has now been eliminated in the Elite Eight in consecutive seasons.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Local reports estimate that roughly 40,000 people gathered across central Seoul to watch K-pop band BTS reunite.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
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