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Today's Big Stories

1. Paxton won't be compelled to testify in impeachment trial

The impeachment trial for suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has begun. After entering a not guilty plea on each of the articles of impeachment, Paxton won't be compelled to testify or called as a witness, according to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. 

2. A look at the 20 articles of impeachment against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces an impeachment trial in the state Senate starting Tuesday on articles overwhelmingly approved by the House of Representatives. Paxton has said he expects to be acquitted and that the charges are based on “hearsay and gossip, parroting long-disproven claims.” Spectrum News 1 provides a look at the 20 articles of impeachment. 

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton looks during a hearing in Austin, Texas. (AP File Photo/Eric Gay)

3. Proud Boys’ Enrique Tarrio gets record 22 years in prison for Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy

Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio was sentenced Tuesday to 22 years in prison for orchestrating his far-right extremist group’s attack on the U.S. Capitol in a failed bid to stop the transfer of presidential power after Donald Trump lost the 2020 election.

4. The next presidential campaign is coming into focus. It might look a lot like the last one

The end of Labor Day weekend would typically mark the start of a furious sprint to the Iowa caucuses as candidates battle for their party's presidential nomination. But as the 2024 campaign comes into greater focus, the usual frenzy is yielding to a sense of inevitability.

Your Notes for Tomorrow

Tuesday 9/5  

  • Senate returns from Labor Day / Summer State Work Period
  • U.N. General Assembly begins.
  • Texas State Senate begins impeachment trial of suspended AG Ken Paxton
  • Medal of honor ceremony with Biden
  • Peter Navarro trial starts
  • Sentencing of Proud Boys member Enrique Tarrio, convicted of seditious conspiracy as part of his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol
  • International Day of Charity
  • The Last Politician', Franklin Foer's look at Biden presidency, published
  • Vice President Harris attends ASEAN Summit
  • New book by Stephen King published
  • Memoir by Melissa Etheridge published

In Case You Missed It 

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson responds to a question during a news conference at City Hall in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Mayor Eric Johnson strives to have best park system in Texas with establishment of Dallas Parks Coalition

As Dallas strives to become a greener city, Mayor Eric Johnson believes that parks, trails and open green spaces could make that possible. An inclusive coalition for these efforts was officiated last week. The Dallas Parks Coalition was created earlier this year with a vision of bringing communities and organizations together to support a greener and more equitable city.