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The long arm of Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick reached far into the Ken Paxton impeachment saga. From Politics Writer Justin Miller.

Watch Ann Arbor singer-songwriter Chris Bathgate perform songs from his album, 'The Significance of Peaches,' live from WDET's Studio A.

We should start by saying the vast majority of public servants do indeed serve Houstonians. However, there are others who do otherwise, according to federal and state prosecutors.

Breaking news, photos and videos from around the United States. Read our latest coverage on education, health care, immigration, politics, race and religion.

Breaking news, photos and videos from around the United States. Read our latest coverage on education, health care, immigration, politics, race and religion.

William-Paul Thomas found himself back in federal court on Friday for a quick hearing over his desire to switch legal counsel.

One of Alan Alda's most memorable scenes on M*A*S*H was completely improvised and unexpected for everyone, including Alda.

Several months ago, as a federal judge worked through a docket of smuggling cases in the bustling border city of Laredo, Texas, three people were escorted into the courtroom. Because they were immigrants living in the country without legal permission, the judge explained, they would be sent to jail. But they were not being charged with a crime. Instead, they would be compelled to testify against the people accused of helping them enter the United States. The hearing took less than five minutes.

The Justice Department has invoked a 200-year-old law to detain thousands of undocumented immigrants as witnesses in smuggling cases. Judges have locked up some for six months or more.

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