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Ken Paxton Impeachment

Paxton trial, Sept. 7: During new testimony, former AG deputy tears up responding to “rogue” allegations

Former attorney general officials testified that Ken Paxton pushed to release confidential FBI records to friend and donor Nate Paul. They also denied defense attorneys’ assertions that they staged a “mutiny.”

Whistleblower Ryan Vassar tears up during testimony on the third day of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial in the Texas Senate on Sept. 7, 2023.

Did AG’s staff owe Ken Paxton prior warning before going to the FBI?

Paxton pushed to release confidential FBI records to Paul, Vassar says

"It was hurtful": Former AG deputy Ryan Vassar tears up during testimony

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn trusts the Texas Senate to deliver a fair trial

Why is the impeachment trial focusing on foreclosures during COVID?

“It was not a mutiny”: Bangert details actions leading up to engaging FBI over Paxton

Bangert says he was "deeply concerned" AG's office had been "hijacked"

What’s this second referral?

The Blast: Paxton fundraises and lawyers sure are pricey


Buzbee claims photos of him are doctored

Testimony to resume with whistleblower Ryan Bangert

Paxton asks for campaign donations amid impeachment trial

Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial: What to know

  • Paxton faces several allegations

  • Defense calls accusations political

  • Texas Senate acting as impeachment jury

  • The political donor at the center of the case

  • Affair could play key role in impeachment

  • The trial features several high-profile Texans

Witness says Paxton's behavior was alarming; defense alleges an attempted coup

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