"Texas GOP's Role in Ken Paxton's Impeachment Trial Revealed"

The impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who has been engulfed in criminal charges, scandal, and accusations of corruption, is set to begin in the state Senate. If convicted, Paxton could be removed from office. The trial has widened divisions among Texas Republicans, reflecting the wider fissures roiling the party nationally. Paxton's fate lies in the hands of Republican senators, many of whom have been by his side and have strong ties to him. The trial has also heightened Paxton's legal risks, as federal prosecutors have begun using a grand jury to examine his dealings with a real estate developer. The outcome of the trial will send a message about what is acceptable to elected officials across the country.