Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was acquitted on all 16 articles of impeachment in the GOP-controlled state Senate, with only two Republicans voting to remove him from office. Despite more than 60 Republicans in the Texas House crossing party lines to impeach Paxton, the Senate voted unanimously to acquit him, bringing the months-long impeachment process to an end. Paxton is a former state senator and his wife is currently a state senator.
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The Texas Senate has begun deliberations in the impeachment trial of Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, with the impeachment managers arguing that he abused his power to protect a political donor and his defense team arguing that the charges were politically motivated and baseless. Former senior aides testified to their concern and alarm over Paxton's actions, with the jury of senators now deliberating whether to convict and remove him from office. The outcome of the trial will be closely watched in the coming days, as it could have a major impact on the state's political landscape.
Tech billionaires Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, alongside other tech executives, advocates, civil rights groups, and labor leaders, gathered on Capitol Hill for a closed-door summit on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Elon Musk warned senators of the potential "civilizational risk" of AI, and endorsed the idea of a new federal agency to oversee it. All 100 senators were invited to the summit, which was the first step towards addressing the risks associated with AI and the need for legislation to regulate its development.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has announced an impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden, citing allegations of abuse of power, obstruction and corruption. Thomas Sobocinski refuted Shapley's claim that U.S. Attorney David Weiss said he was not the deciding person on whether charges would be filed in the Hunter Biden case. McCarthy said the House investigations into the Biden family this year have uncovered a “culture of corruption” that demands deeper review.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met Wednesday in the far eastern Amur region of Russia. This marks the first time the two leaders have met in person since 2018, and is seen as a sign of the growing ties between Russia and North Korea. The meeting comes at a time of heightened tensions between the United States and both Russia and North Korea, and is seen as an attempt to show a united front in the face of the United States.
Emergency workers in Libya's eastern city of Derna have uncovered hundreds of bodies in the aftermath of a devastating flood, with at least 2,300 confirmed dead and 10,000 still missing. Aid groups have warned that the death toll is likely to rise significantly in the coming days, with the Ambulance and Emergency Service continuing to search for survivors and victims. People in the city are struggling to cope with the aftermath of the disaster, with many left homeless and without basic necessities.
Kim Jong Un has arrived in Russia to meet with President Vladimir Putin, accompanied by top military officials. The meeting has sparked concerns of a potential arms deal and is expected to focus on North Korea's nuclear weapons program and stalled negotiations between Pyongyang and Washington. Kim's visit is the first foreign trip since he met with U.S. President Donald Trump in 2018 and is expected to take place in the Russian city of Vladivostok.
Aaron Rodgers' debut with the New York Jets ended abruptly on Monday night after he was injured on his fourth snap of the game. X-rays showed no break, but he was replaced by Zach Wilson and the Jets will have to wait to see how long Rodgers will be out.