Eye on Politics: The impeachment trial of Ken Paxton gets underway
Paxton is only the third Texas official to be impeached, and if the Senate votes to convict, this could end his political career in the state.
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Paxton is only the third Texas official to be impeached, and if the Senate votes to convict, this could end his political career in the state.
We spoke with Dr. Josh Blank of the Texas Politics Project at UT Austin about his observations so far.
The fourth day of Ken Paxton's impeachment trial has wrapped.
The cross-examination or former deputy attorney general and whistleblower Ryan Vassar continues on day four of the impeachment trial of Ken Paxton.
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Day three of the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton has wrapped.
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After a historic impeachment, suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces his trial in the Senate. Watch the live stream of the trial here.
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After a historic impeachment, suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces his trial in the Senate. If convicted, his political career in Texas could be over. Watch the live stream of the trial here.
Constitutional law attorney David Coale speaks with Brooke Katz about Tuesday morning's proceedings in the impeachment trial of Ken Paxton, and what he expects going forward.
Here's what you can watch for when the trial begins at 9 a.m.
You can watch the trial live on cbstexas.com starting at 9 a.m.
Suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial starts this week in Austin. Paxton faces 20 articles of impeachment.
The historic impeachment trial for the embattled attorney general is set to begin Sept 5.
The fallout isn't just affecting the attorney general.
Paxton is only the third Texas official, and second statewide, to be impeached. And the road to this point has been complicated.
Over the course of the past month, Paxton's team and the the Texas House members tasked with making the case against the attorney general, have gone back and forth.
We've broken down some of the rules and how it's expected to play out.
A quick look at some of the people who will play a big role when the trial begins Sept. 5.
Records, interviews with former aides and a review of thousands of legal filings show how conviction and removal from office could cost Paxton not just a job but a lifestyle
Patrick announced Justice Lana Meyers will assist him in the impeachment trial that begins Sept. 5.
The day after Lt. Governor Dan Patrick appointed former judge Marc Brown to serve as counsel during Ken Paxton's trial, Brown declined the assignment.
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British heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was injured in a highway crash in Nigeria that reportedly killed 2 other people.
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
North Texas stays breezy Monday, which makes temperatures feel colder than they are, but it will be less windy than Sunday.
The U.S. announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid as the Trump administration continues to slash U.S. foreign assistance and warns United Nations agencies to "adapt, shrink or die" in a time of new financial realities.
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French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
The U.S. announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid as the Trump administration continues to slash U.S. foreign assistance and warns United Nations agencies to "adapt, shrink or die" in a time of new financial realities.
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Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
The first state-run psychiatric hospital will open next summer under the direction of UT Southwestern Medical Center in the heart of Dallas' Medical District.
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"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
Caleb Hawkins ran for two touchdowns and caught a scoring pass, Ashton Gray added a pair of rushing touchdowns and Cameron Dormer had two scoring catches as No. 23 North Texas beat San Diego State 49-47 in the New Mexico Bowl on Saturday night.
Russell Westbrook scored 21 points and moved past Magic Johnson for seventh place on the NBA's career assists list while leading the Sacramento Kings to a 113-107 win over the Dallas Mavericks.
The university fired ex-coach Sherrone Moore on Dec. 10 for having an "inappropriate relationship" with a female staffer.
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Dak Prescott threw for 307 yards and two touchdowns, and the Dallas Cowboys blew most of an 18-point lead before squeezing past the Washington Commanders 30-23.
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
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Mickey Lee, a former "Big Brother" houseguest known for her vibrant personality and bold gameplay, has died, her family announced in a social media post shared Friday.
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King Charles III led his family to church on foot ahead of his annual Christmas Day speech that is expected to focus on pilgrimage.
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.
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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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