AUSTIN, Texas — Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton was acquitted by the state Senate on all 16 articles of impeachment related to accusations of bribery, disregard of official duty, and dereliction of duty.
Rep. Chris Stewart (R-UT) effectively resigned from the House on Friday, altering the current makeup of the lower chamber and decreasing Republicans’ already-slim majority to just three seats — giving GOP leaders little room for error as they navigate a battle over government spending.
Three Senate Democrats sent a request to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin seeking information about the government's contract with Elon Musk's Starlink service after he reportedly refused access to the service for a Ukrainian attack on Russia's naval fleet.
The United Auto Workers union denounced reports of the Ford Motor Company and General Motors planning to lay off some non-union workers temporarily as the UAW strikes against the Big Three Detroit automakers.
A group of Republican lawmakers in Oregon are filing for reelection despite being in possible violation of a state law that could disqualify them from seeking office.
Former President Donald Trump offered his latest criticism of President Joe Biden on Friday, warning the “cognitively impaired” incumbent would lead the country into “World War II” if he is reelected next year.
