Ken Paxton impeachment: Texas Senate denies all motions to dismiss

The Texas Senate has begun the impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton. On Tuesday, all motions to dismiss were denied.

Congress returns to avoid government shutdown while Republicans weigh an impeachment inquiry

President Joe Biden and congressional leaders are focused on the passage of a months-long funding measure to keep government offices running while lawmakers iron out a budget.

US government eager to renew powers to keep dangerous chemicals out of extremists’ hands

A program that allowed the Department of Homeland Security to inspect chemical facilities expired in July. But agency officials are calling on Congress to take action when it returns this week.