Putting The 'Ex' In Texas? AG Ken Paxton Faces Permanent Removal

Putting The 'Ex' In Texas? AG Ken Paxton Faces Permanent Removal

Texas' top law enforcement official, Attorney General Ken Paxton, has been removed — at least temporarily — from his post by fellow Republicans, following years of allegations concerning ethical lapses and criminal conduct. A final vote in the state senate will decide his fate.

Republican lawmakers in the state are also working to change how elections are overseen in the Texas' largest county. Good governance advocates have raised concerns that the new rules could jeopardize election integrity in one of the nation's most populous metropolitan areas.

This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, Houston Public Media's Andrew Schneider, and voting correspondent Miles Parks.

The podcast is produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

Unlock access to this and other bonus content by supporting The NPR Politics Podcast+. Sign up via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.

Connect:
Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.org
Join the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.
Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.

Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NPR Privacy Policy

Avsnitt(1750)

How Trump's Tariffs Plan Might Work

How Trump's Tariffs Plan Might Work

From The Indicator from Planet Money:President-elect Donald Trump made a lot of economic promises on the campaign trail, but none as sweeping as his plan to enact tariffs. Trump believes taxing import...

1 Jan 20259min

Donald Trump's Domestic Policy Agenda

Donald Trump's Domestic Policy Agenda

Trump campaigned on mass deportation, sweeping tariffs & other widespread changes to U.S. policy. How many of those changes are achievable? This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, White Hou...

31 Dec 202419min

The Life & Legacy Of Jimmy Carter

The Life & Legacy Of Jimmy Carter

Though he only served one term, Jimmy Carter occupies a unique place among U.S. presidents. His presidency was defined by challenges at home and abroad, but his overall legacy is largely shaped by his...

30 Dec 202413min

The Annual Can't Let It Go Year End Extravaganza

The Annual Can't Let It Go Year End Extravaganza

We look back on some of the highlights from 2024 that we just can't stop thinking about, politics or otherwise.This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, voting correspondent Miles Parks, poli...

27 Dec 202428min

Joe Biden's Foreign Policy Legacy

Joe Biden's Foreign Policy Legacy

As president, Biden sought to restore faith in the United States' abilities as a world leader, but was tested by a number of significant crises and wars abroad — and by opposition at home.This episode...

26 Dec 202414min

What Now For The Democratic Party?

What Now For The Democratic Party?

Democrats lost the race for the White House, and lost control of the Senate, in 2024. But, after holding on to a few competitive seats in the House of Representatives, what lessons can be learned for ...

25 Dec 202415min

Joe Biden's Domestic Policy Legacy

Joe Biden's Domestic Policy Legacy

In his four years in office, President Biden managed to get significant legislation passed, but also faced strong headwinds from both his own party and Republican opposition. This episode: political c...

24 Dec 202416min

The Political Legacy Of Joe Biden

The Political Legacy Of Joe Biden

Joe Biden has been a national political figure for more than 20 percent of the United States' history. His policies and public figure have evolved over time, in ways that reflect how his Democratic Pa...

23 Dec 202417min

Populärt inom Politik & nyheter

aftonbladet-krim
motiv
rss-krimstad
p3-krim
blenda-2
rss-viva-fotboll
flashback-forever
spar
svenska-fall
rss-sanning-konsekvens
aftonbladet-daily
fordomspodden
rss-krimreportrarna
svd-dokumentara-berattelser-2
rss-vad-fan-hande
rss-frandfors-horna
rss-flodet
olyckan-inifran
svd-ledarredaktionen
krimmagasinet