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Texas AG Paxton facing new trial in whistleblowers' lawsuit

Texas AG Paxton facing new trial in whistleblowers' lawsuit

The Washington Post — In a Travis County court, unlike in his impeachment trial, Paxton will have to take the stand for questioning about his interactions with a wealthy developer.

Texas attorney general acquitted in historic impeachment trial

Texas attorney general acquitted in historic impeachment trial

The Washington Post — The state Senate did not come close to a conviction on any of the 16 charges that could have forced Ken Paxton, a powerful conservative politician, from office.

Texas Senate deliberates hours on Paxton's future as attorney general

Texas Senate deliberates hours on Paxton's future as attorney general

The Washington Post — With the defense having called just four witnesses, the impeachment trial heads toward a momentous conclusion for the three-term Republican conservative.

A mistress almost takes the stand in Texas AG's impeachment trial

A mistress almost takes the stand in Texas AG's impeachment trial

The Washington Post — Laura Olson's testimony had been widely anticipated in the bribery and misconduct trial of Ken Paxton, which is nearing an end in the state Senate.

Short-Term Rentals Cause a Long-Term Mess

Short-Term Rentals Cause a Long-Term Mess

The Texas Observer — Giant rental platforms are creating drama in the streets-and putting money in the coffers of Texas cities.

At Texas attorney general's impeachment trial, all the Senate's a stage

At Texas attorney general's impeachment trial, all the Senate's a stage

The Washington Post — With questions like "Are you a RINO?" the historic trial of Ken Paxton is about political theater as much as evidence and legal arguments.

Texas AG Paxton pleads not guilty as historic impeachment trial begins

Texas AG Paxton pleads not guilty as historic impeachment trial begins

The Washington Post — Paxton, accused of bribery, unfitness for office and years of abuse of public trust, will have his fate decided by fellow Republicans in the state Senate.

Texas county will not shutter libraries in book ban dispute

Texas county will not shutter libraries in book ban dispute

The Washington Post — LLANO, Tex. - A rural county in Texas will keep its libraries open after leaders considered shutting them down in the wake of a federal judge's order to replace 17 banned books on their shelves, officials here decided Thursday.

‎Truthers: Tiffany Dover Is Dead*: Special Episode: Tiffany Dover Speaks on Apple Podcasts

‎Truthers: Tiffany Dover Is Dead*: Special Episode: Tiffany Dover Speaks on Apple Podcasts

podcasts.apple.com — After more than two years, Tiffany Dover breaks her silence in an exclusive interview with Brandy. Can she convince the truthers who still insist she's dead?

‎The Revolution with Steve Kornacki: An Interview With Newt Gingrich on Apple Podcasts

‎The Revolution with Steve Kornacki: An Interview With Newt Gingrich on Apple Podcasts

podcasts.apple.com — Steve Kornacki interviews former Speaker of the House of Representatives Newt Gingrich on the Republican Party and American politics today.

A Texas culture clash: Dueling parades over the meaning of Christmas

A Texas culture clash: Dueling parades over the meaning of Christmas

The Washington Post — TAYLOR, Tex. - The trouble started at last year's Christmas parade, when students from St. Mary's Catholic School watched as two drag queens aboard the first Taylor Pride float danced and lip synced to Christmas carols beneath a glittering rainbow arch.

At local fairs around the U.S., voters tell us what they really think

At local fairs around the U.S., voters tell us what they really think

The Washington Post — We visited five swing states — including Georgia, Pennsylvania and Arizona — to talk to fairgoers about the midterms and the issues they care about most. Here’s what they had to say.

Episode 1: The Gentleman From Georgia

Episode 1: The Gentleman From Georgia

MSNBC — Newt Gingrich's political rise was anything but certain - a northerner in a Southern state, a historian prone to grandiose commentary. It takes him three tries to win a seat in the House of Representatives. But even as a freshman in 1979, his aim was clear: Defeat the Permanent Democratic Majority.

Episode 2: The Newt Show

Episode 2: The Newt Show

MSNBC — In the early 1980s, Newt Gingrich starts recruiting Republican congressmen to his cause. They form the Conservative Opportunity Society and take advantage of a new cable channel, C-Span, which lets them circumvent the traditional media to spread their message to voters. And they confront Democrats with a fervor that old-school Republicans find distasteful.

Episode 3: Spoiler And Victor

Episode 3: Spoiler And Victor

MSNBC — Newt Gingrich begins to climb the political ladder. He takes charge of GOPAC, a group that makes cassette tapes to train Republican candidates. He wants to nationalize elections, to teach Republicans nationwide to campaign with the same conservative message. And the GOP has a new ally to amplify their message, radio host Rush Limbaugh.

Episode 4: False Spring

Episode 4: False Spring

MSNBC — We enter the era of President Bill Clinton.In the 1992 election, Democrats win the White House for the first time since the 1970s and enjoy solid majorities in the House and Senate. They seem poised to deliver on an ambitious agenda. But scandals start erupting on a regular basis.

Episode 5: The Revolution Arrives

Episode 5: The Revolution Arrives

MSNBC — After 15 years in the House, Newt Gingrich's grand plan succeeds. The GOP sweeps the midterm elections, Democrats are in shock, and Newt becomes Speaker.

Episode 6: Aftershock

Episode 6: Aftershock

MSNBC — Newt Gingrich's glory lasts for about six weeks. Once he's the center of attention, the majority of Americans don't like what they see. He makes missteps as House Speaker, and by 1999, he has resigned and left Congress. But today, his legacy has far outlasted his time in the House - and he's still making waves.

Deaths of 51 migrants in Texas stoke grief, fears of a deadly summer

Deaths of 51 migrants in Texas stoke grief, fears of a deadly summer

The Washington Post — In a place where traffickers’ disregard for life is a painful reality, the latest calamity is stoking fears in South Texas and the Southwest that rising temperatures and rising volumes of border crossers could make this summer a season of unprecedented death along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Biden urges end to 'carnage' of gun violence after 19 children killed at Texas school

Biden urges end to 'carnage' of gun violence after 19 children killed at Texas school

The Washington Post — 19 children and two adults dead, official says Shooter's behavior deteriorated in recent years, longtime friend says Democrats assail GOP over resistance to gun laws Placeholder while article actions load Here's what else to know The gunman shot his grandmother before going to the school, police said.

Biden urges end to 'carnage' of gun violence after 19 children killed at Texas school

Biden urges end to 'carnage' of gun violence after 19 children killed at Texas school

The Washington Post — Key updates: 19 children and two adults dead, official says Shooter’s behavior deteriorated in recent years, longtime friend says Democrats assail GOP over resistance to gun laws

Truthers: Tiffany Dover Is Dead*: Tiffany Dover Is Alive (Episode 5)

Truthers: Tiffany Dover Is Dead*: Tiffany Dover Is Alive (Episode 5)

NBC News — Brandy heads back to Chattanooga and Higdon, Alabama, a third time. Knocking on doors has yielded some results - the most promising being word from Tiffany's sister-in-law, Ashley, that Tiffany does want to talk and is only waiting for some sort of NDA to run out.

Truthers: Tiffany Dover Is Dead*: The Playbook (Episode 4)

Truthers: Tiffany Dover Is Dead*: The Playbook (Episode 4)

NBC News — A very strange - and very visual - story of a vaccine injury predates Tiffany Dover by almost 10 years. The woman at the center of it now says she was taken advantage of - by the media, by the anti-vaccination movement, including Jenny McCarthy, and by Dr. Rashid Buttar, who she called a "money hungry, ego-maniac."

Truthers: Tiffany Dover Is Dead*: Who Does That? (Episode 3)

Truthers: Tiffany Dover Is Dead*: Who Does That? (Episode 3)

NBC News — Tiffany Dover isn't the only person who knows what it's like to have strangers on the internet take her story, twist the facts, and turn it into a weapon. Last September Amanda Makulec's youngest son, Zander, died unexpectedly, just shy of three months old.
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