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Felony charges against Ken Paxton to be dropped: Paxton, who will not have to enter a plea under the terms of the agreement, faced the prospect of decades in ...
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Felony charges against Ken Paxton to be dropped
Quick Glance: Texas AG Paxton to Pay Nearly $300K in Fraud Case
  • Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has agreed to pay nearly $300,000 in restitution to end the fraud charges that have been looming over him for almost a decade.

  • In a deal with special prosecutors, Paxton will have three felony charges dropped and will be required to provide full restitution to victims, complete community service, and undergo legal ethics education.

  • The resolution of the case marks a significant legal and political victory for Paxton, allowing him to retain his elected position and legal license despite ongoing legal challenges.

  • Despite facing a federal investigation and other legal battles, Paxton has maintained strong political support within the GOP, including from former President Donald Trump, showcasing his resilience amidst adversity.
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Senator Lisa Murkowski Says She May Leave GOP Over Party’s Trump-Mania: “I regret that our party is becoming a party of Donald Trump,” she said.
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Senator Lisa Murkowski Says She May Leave GOP Over Party’s Trump-Mania
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Joseph Lieberman, senator and vice-presidential nominee, dies at 82: As Al Gore’s Democratic running mate in 2000, he was the first Jewish candidate on the ...
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Joseph Lieberman, senator and vice-presidential nominee, dies at 82
Quick Glance: Joe Lieberman, Former US Senator and Vice Presidential Candidate, Passes Away at 82
  • Former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman from Connecticut, who came close to winning the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket with Al Gore in the disputed 2000 election and nearly became running mate to Republican John McCain eight years later, has passed away.

  • Lieberman passed away in New York City as a result of complications following a fall.

  • His advocacy for issues such as gay rights, civil rights, abortion rights, and environmental causes often earned him praise from many liberals, despite causing discontent among Democrats due to his independent stance and provocations towards Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama during the 2008 campaign.

  • Renowned for his firm foreign policy perspectives, pro-defense inclinations, and robust support for environmental matters, Lieberman was instrumental in the legislative efforts leading to the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security.
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Crystal Mason’s 5-year illegal voting sentence is overturned: Mason gained national attention after she was convicted for voting while under supervised release ...
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Crystal Mason’s 5-year illegal voting sentence is overturned
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Ex-oil and gas workers push geothermal power forward in Texas: Texas has become an early hot spot for geothermal energy exploration as scores of former oil ...
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Ex-oil and gas workers push geothermal power forward in Texas
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Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' shines light on Black country Texas acts: With 'Cowboy Carter', Beyoncé joins a growing list of Black country and Americana artists ...
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Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' shines light on Black country Texas acts
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Appeals court extends block on Texas migrant arrests: A federal appeals court issued a ruling late Tuesday that extends the block on a Texas immigration law that ...
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Appeals court extends block on Texas migrant arrests
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A new law allowing local authorities to deport migrants remains tied up in court. Even if it goes back into effect, logistical challenges of applying the law ... Show more
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JD Vance's VP prospects could rise after he helped deliver Trump a big Ohio win: Bernie Moreno's Ohio GOP Senate primary victory reinforced Trump's influence and ...
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JD Vance's VP prospects could rise after he helped deliver Trump a big ...
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Texas Republican under investigation by House Ethics Committee: The House Ethics Committee announced Tuesday it is investigating Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas) ...
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Texas Republican under investigation by House Ethics Committee
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Appeals court keeps controversial Texas immigration law on hold: A controversial Texas law that allows state officials to arrest and detain people they suspect ...
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Appeals court keeps controversial Texas immigration law on hold
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Kari Lake wants to avoid defamation trial. Stephen Richer says that proves she lied
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Kari Lake wants to avoid defamation trial. Stephen Richer says that proves ...
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Supreme Court considers Texas ruling revoking FDA approval of abortion drug: The nation’s highest court will consider a ruling from an Amarillo federal judge who ...
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Supreme Court considers Texas ruling revoking FDA approval of abortion ...
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Texas judge blocks state from accessing information on trans youth at LGBTQ nonprofit - UPI.com
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Texas judge blocks state from accessing information on trans youth at ...
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US judge strikes down Biden highway climate rule for states: A U.S. judge in Texas struck down a climate rule adopted by the Biden administration requiring ...
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US judge strikes down Biden highway climate rule for states
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Driver charged with intoxication manslaughter in Johnson County crash that killed 6
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Driver charged with intoxication manslaughter in Johnson County crash that ...
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What a bird flu outbreak among cows means for milk supply: Federal officials said the nation’s milk supply should be not at risk after a bird flu outbreak hits ...
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What a bird flu outbreak among cows means for milk supply
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GOP plays the Trump card at its own peril: Trump is more likely to pick a second in command who is likely to follow him to the depths of hell and defeat in the ...
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GOP plays the Trump card at its own peril
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Texas Democrat slams immigration law as an ‘absolute disaster’: Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) claimed the state’s immigration law is an “absolute disaster” ...
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Texas Democrat slams immigration law as an ‘absolute disaster’
Quick Glance: Court Blocks Migrant Arrests in Texas Once Again
  • Following the enforcement of the strict new immigration law, a federal appeals court issued an order late Tuesday preventing Texas from arresting migrants suspected of illegal entry into the USA.

  • The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals made the decision after weeks to allow Texas to enforce the law by pausing a lower judge's ruling.

  • Earlier on Tuesday, a divided Supreme Court granted permission for Texas to implement a law granting police extensive powers to arrest migrants suspected of illegally crossing the border as litigation on the matter unfolded.

  • The federal government and Mexico have raised concerns about the contentious law and announced measures to impede its enforcement.
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Joe Lieberman, longtime senator and vice presidential nominee, dies at 82 - UPI.com
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Joe Lieberman, longtime senator and vice presidential nominee ...
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Trump has embraced Jan. 6. The extremist message may alienate — or resonate: He praises defendants who are charged with rioting that day. His campaign's launch ...
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Trump has embraced Jan. 6. The extremist message may alienate — or ...
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Democrats meddling in GOP primaries isn’t hypocritical. It’s necessary.: It would be one thing if Democrats were making it difficult for reasonable Republicans ...
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Democrats meddling in GOP primaries isn’t hypocritical. It’s necessary.
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Third US Senate Democrat to vote against Muslim judicial nominee Mangi: Adeel Mangi's chances of winning confirmation in the U.S. Senate to become the nation's ...
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Third US Senate Democrat to vote against Muslim judicial nominee Mangi
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Gun rights YouTuber Brandon Herrera gains momentum in race against U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales
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Texas Republican on why he opposed funding bill: ‘I wanted some sense of sanity on spending’
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Texas Republican on why he opposed funding bill: ‘I wanted some sense of ...
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Judge accuses Musk’s X of trying to intimidate critics as he tosses lawsuit: A federal judge ruled the lawsuit against the Center for Countering Digital Hate was ...
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Judge accuses Musk’s X of trying to intimidate critics as he tosses ...
Quick Glance: Court dismisses Musk's lawsuit against hate speech watchdog
  • A U.S. judge rejected Musk's lawsuit against an organization holding him accountable for hate speech on his X social media platform.

  • The judge stated that X Corp sued the Center for Countering Digital Hate to punish criticism and deter advertisers.

  • X plans to appeal the ruling, as Musk faces criticism for handling abusive content since acquiring Twitter.

  • The ruling supports accountability for social media companies and demonstrates Musk's inability to manipulate the law.
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Texas woman's prison sentence for attempting to vote illegally is thrown out: A Texas appeals court tossed out a woman's five-year prison sentence for voting ...
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Texas woman's prison sentence for attempting to vote illegally is thrown ...
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Texas border law plagued by legal doubts: The whiplash created by rapid-fire court orders is sparking alarm over whether a Texas law clearing the way for state ...
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Texas border law plagued by legal doubts
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Texas installs another big solar + battery storage project: Power-hungry Texas needs solar and battery storage to help meet demand and balance the grid ...
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Texas installs another big solar + battery storage project
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Texas could require political influencers to disclose payment: The Tribune reported last year that a company called Influenceable LLC was paid to recruit ...
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Texas could require political influencers to disclose payment
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Netanyahu: I canceled Israeli delegation to send message to Hamas: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu canceled the Israeli delegation that was meant to meet with ...
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Netanyahu: I canceled Israeli delegation to send message to Hamas
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How Trump-backed Bernie Moreno won Ohio GOP Senate primary: 4 takeaways from his big win
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How Trump-backed Bernie Moreno won Ohio GOP Senate primary: 4 takeaways ...
Quick Glance: Bernie Moreno Emerges Victorious in Ohio's Republican Senate Primaries
  • Ohio voters selected Bernie Moreno, a businessman supported by Trump, as the winner of the Republican Senate primaries over Matt Dolan and Frank LaRose.

  • Senators Sherrod Brown and Marcy Kaptur are considered vulnerable, attracting national attention.

  • The outcome of the General Election in Republican-leaning Ohio is expected to be intense, with Brown being a primary GOP target.

  • The Republican primaries and strategic alliances in Ohio have shaped the primary races and could impact the election results.
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Texas man running for president under name Literally Anybody Else: A Texas man is hoping a legal name change and a long-shot presidential bid will get his ...
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Texas man running for president under name Literally Anybody Else
Quick Glance: US Election: Texan Enters Race as 'Literally Any Other Person'
  • A man from Texas, USA, plans to run in the upcoming presidential elections under the name 'Literally Any Other Person' to express his dissatisfaction with presidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump.

  • Dustin Ebey, a 35-year-old US Army veteran, has legally changed his name to 'Literally Any Other Person' to contest for the White House as he is 'fed up' with the 'constant power struggle' between the Democrats and the Republicans, as reported by The Guardian.

  • 'Literally Any Other Person' needs at least 113,000 signatures from non-primary voters in the state of Texas by May to have his name listed on the ballots. Given the improbability, he is advocating for people to manually write his name in.
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Over 100 migrants break through razor wire, knock down guards as they illegally cross El Paso border in wild scene
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Over 100 migrants break through razor wire, knock down guards as they ...
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Black House Democrats endorse in Maryland Senate race after racial slur: Five Black House Democrats are endorsing Maryland Democrat Angela Alsobrooks.
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Black House Democrats endorse in Maryland Senate race after racial slur
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Supreme Court allows Texas to begin enforcing controversial immigration law: The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for Texas to immediately begin enforcing ...
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Supreme Court allows Texas to begin enforcing controversial immigration ...
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Florida passes law requiring age verification for porn sites, social media restrictions
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Florida passes law requiring age verification for porn sites ...
Quick Glance: Florida's Legislation Limits Social Media Access for Minors
  • Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs bill prohibiting social media use for children under 14.

  • Supporters aim to safeguard children's mental health, while critics argue against potential infringement on free speech.

  • The law mandates social media platforms to delete accounts of minors and conduct third-party age verification.

  • Several other states have implemented comparable regulations, with Meta opposing the law citing privacy concerns.
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Briggs' mailbag: Why Mike Braun is a bad senator: Mike Braun has repeatedly sacrificed his own priorities to prolong a political career in service of his ego ...
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Briggs' mailbag: Why Mike Braun is a bad senator
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Texas companies race to develop hydrogen as a fuel: Supporters say developing hydrogen as a fuel is critical to slowing climate change. Critics are concerned ...
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Texas companies race to develop hydrogen as a fuel
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85 years after a white mob burned down her childhood home, Opal Lee is moving back.
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85 years after a white mob burned down her childhood home ...
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Texas GOP chair race deepens party's divide: Some Republicans and candidates are calling for a serious change, warning that the party could be vulnerable in ...
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Texas GOP chair race deepens party's divide
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April 2024 total eclipse guide: How to watch, understand and stay safe on April 8
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Quick Glance: Officials caution public to prepare for solar eclipse
  • US officials have warned locals to stock up on food and supplies ahead of a spectacular astronomical event.

  • The solar eclipse on April 8 is expected to attract a large number of tourists to the continent, potentially straining local resources and causing traffic disruptions.

  • Schools in Texas districts are closing due to concerns about traffic and emergency response times.

  • The total solar eclipse will darken the sky, providing a spectacular show visible from Canada to Mexico.
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Ken Paxton challenge could end Austin’s light-rail plans: The attorney general took issue with the financial strategy Austin used to navigate the limits state ...
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Ken Paxton challenge could end Austin’s light-rail plans
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University of Texas at Austin students say cultural programs are struggling to stay afloat in wake of anti-DEI law
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University of Texas at Austin students say cultural programs are ...
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“We Don’t Need More Detention Centers, More Border Patrol”: Fernando García on SB4 & New Spending Law
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“We Don’t Need More Detention Centers, More Border Patrol”: Fernando ...
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Texas woman denied abortion decries ‘cruelty’ of Trump 15-week ban proposal: Amanda Zurawski, who nearly died waiting for procedure, says Trump will inflict ...
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Texas woman denied abortion decries ‘cruelty’ of Trump 15-week ban ...
Quick Glance: Trump expresses support for national ban on abortions around 15 weeks of pregnancy
  • Donald Trump suggested supporting a national ban on abortions around 15 weeks of pregnancy.

  • When asked about a specific time limit for the procedure, Trump criticized Democrats for not endorsing such a ban.

  • Trump seemed reluctant to a federal ban, emphasizing that abortion should be a state issue.

  • The discussion on abortion rights is expected to be a key issue in the 2024 election as Democrats and President Biden's campaign clearly oppose Trump's stance.