Lawyers for Ken Paxton, the impeached Republican Texas Attorney General, have filed motions with the Senate to dismiss most of the charges against him, claiming they are based on alleged acts of corruption that occurred before his reelection in 2022. Paxton's attorneys also accused the GOP-dominated Texas House of Representatives of attempting to remove him for conduct that occurred before his most recent election, which state law bars. The impeachment charges include alleged conduct since 2014, which Paxton's attorneys argue "allege nothing that Texas voters have not heard from the Attorney General's political opponents for years". The trial is set to begin on September 5th, and the outcome could have major implications for the Texas Attorney General's office.
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Lieutentant Governor Sheila Y. Oliver Passes Away, Leaving Behind a Legacy of Dedication and Service
Lieutentant Governor Sheila Y. Oliver Passes Away, Leaving Behind a Legacy of Dedication and Service
The family of the Honorable Sheila Y. Oliver, Lieutenant Governor of the State of New Jersey, has announced her passing. Governor Phil Murphy has expressed his grief and said that naming Oliver as his lieutenant governor was “the best decision I ever made.” The Oliver family has asked for privacy as they grieve their beloved Sheila, and the cause of death has not yet been released.
Key takeaways: The poll found that both Biden and Trump garnered 43% support from registered voters. Biden has solidified his standing among members of his…
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has been receiving racist threats and voicemails, prompting her to send an email to county commissioners and judges urging them to stay vigilant over the next month. The investigation into Donald Trump and his allies' efforts to overturn Georgia's 2020 election results has been ongoing for several months, and Willis expects more threats to come in the next 30 days. It is unclear if any charges will be brought against Trump and his allies, and Willis has not revealed any details about the investigation.
Donald Trump has taken a jab at his Republican rivals in the 2024 presidential race, suggesting that the upcoming GOP primary debate will be a competition for the Vice President spot. This comes in response to a New York Times/Siena College poll showing Trump leading the GOP field with 54 percentage points, and Trump previously calling Fox a "hostile network" and saying he shouldn't have to respond to candidates trailing him so far in the polls. The fractured field is preventing other candidates from breaking through, making the upcoming debate a competition for the Vice President spot.
Key takeaways: Trump’s Save America PAC has spent over $20 million on legal fees in the first six months of 2023. Trump continues to hold…
A new poll shows former President Donald Trump leading Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in the 2024 Republican primary race by 37 percentage points. Thomas Massie (R-KY) joked that DeSantis should get indicted to boost his poll numbers, but the poll showed Trump ahead even on DeSantis' signature issue of "fighting wokeness". Political analyst Hasan concluded that Trump has the race "to lose".
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is continuing her investigation into possible criminal interference in the 2020 election in Georgia. She has warned Fulton County commissioners to "stay alert" over the next month and has received emails with subject lines such as "Fani Willis = Corrupt N*****". Willis has not yet made any charging decisions, but is expected to do so by September 1.