Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has accused House Speaker Dade Phelan of being intoxicated during a legislative session and called for his resignation.
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Trump Denies Showing Classified Document After Leaving White House
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Blinken and Xi Pledge to Stabilize Deteriorating Ties, But China Rebuffs Top U.S. Request
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