"Key Highlights from Day 7 of Ken Paxton Impeachment Trial"

In the impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, his former executive travel aide, Andrew Wicker, testified that he had concerns about Paxton's ties to a federally indicted real estate investor, Nate Paul. Wicker heard a conversation in which Paxton discussed renovations at his home, with the contractor mentioning that Paul was involved. Wicker also revealed that when the FBI approached him about the relationship between Paxton and Paul, agency staff told him not to speak to them and offered him a lawyer, but he chose to hire his own. However, Wicker clarified that he is not accusing Paxton of bribery or any wrongdoing. Another witness, Ray Chester, testified that Paxton's office tried to pressure a charitable foundation to settle a lawsuit with Paul. Prosecutors are close to wrapping up their case against Paxton, who pleaded not guilty to the charges.