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Texas Supreme Court rules lawmakers can't stop executions

NBC News on MSN · 27m

Texas Supreme Court rules against lawmakers, allowing for Robert Roberson's execution to proceed

The Texas Supreme Court has ruled against lawmakers who used their subpoena power to halt the execution of a death row inmate for his daughter’s “shaken baby” death, paving the way for it to proceed.

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 2h

Texas Supreme Court clears way for new Robert Roberson execution date, but says he can also testify

It is the latest twist in the political saga surrounding the Roberson case, which drew national attention and sparked fresh rifts within the Republican party.

U.S. News & World Report · 3h

Texas Supreme Court Rules Against Lawmakers Who Stopped Execution With Last-Minute Subpoena

The Texas Supreme Court ruled that a legislative subpoena cannot be used to stop an execution, putting a decisive end to a legal battle that halted the scheduled execution of Robert Roberson last mont

Trump Nominates Rep. Matt Gaetz for Attorney General

YAHOO!News · 3h

Trump names Matt Gaetz as his pick for attorney general

The new Trump White House is taking shape and one of the president-elect's picks is drawing some controversy. He nominated Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz to be attorney general.

The New York Times · 1d

Senate Republicans Alarmed by Gaetz Pick as Attorney General Nominee

Many Republican senators were stunned that Representative Matt Gaetz, Republican of Florida, had been chosen as the nominee, and expressed skepticism that he could secure enough votes for confirmation.

POLITICO on MSN · 21h

Don’t Count Out Matt Gaetz

That’s what many in Washington are telling themselves after President-elect Donald Trump’s shocking announcement that he would nominate Matt Gaetz to be attorney general. One House Republican, after hearing about the pick,

Texas Attorney General Secures $83 Million Settlement From Kroger for State's Opioid Abatement Efforts

Texas AG Ken Paxton announces an $83M opioid crisis settlement with Kroger, pushing the state's total recoveries over $3B.

Experts warn of "chilling" effect of Texas attorney general suing doctors over gender-affirming care

In late October, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued a second doctor for providing gender-affirming medical care to ...

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Texas Attorney General Seeks Order to Preserve Jack Smith’s Trump Records

Ken Paxton asked a judge to order Mr. Smith, the special counsel who brought two criminal cases against Donald J. Trump, to ...

Texas Attorney General Files 100th Lawsuit Against Biden-Harris Administration, Challenging FCC Ruling on Federal Prisoner Phone Calls

Texas AG Paxton files 100th lawsuit against the Biden Administration, challenging an FCC ruling on prisoner phone call costs.

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Is Sen. Lee still on Trump’s attorney general short list?

President-elect Donald Trump has already named key members of his administration, like Susie Wiles for chief of staff and Rep ...

Trump taps lawyer who argued his immunity case for solicitor general

President-elect Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he intends to nominate D. John Sauer, who successfully argued in the ...

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NGO asks appeals court to ignore Texas attorney general’s petition

HARLINGEN, Texas (Border Report) — Lawyers are asking a Texas appeals court to ignore a request by the state’s attorney ...

Texas AG Ken Paxton and 22 State Counterparts Demand Termination of Trump Investigations by NY AG Letitia James and Others

AG Ken Paxton and 22 state counterparts call for an end to Trump investigations, labeling them political and unjust.

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