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abcnews.go.compolitics7 days ago
Video shows Texas Senate candidate traveling to Iceland with companion
A video posted on social media showed Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton boarding a flight to Iceland with a woman identified as Tracy Duhon. Texas Democratic Party officials criticized the trip ahead of the July 4 holiday.
Washington Examinerpolitics8 days ago
Democratic Candidate Says Supporters Are 'All Trans' and 'Tofu-Eating Vegans' at Texas Convention
Ben Flores, the Democratic candidate for Texas Land Commissioner, spoke at the Texas Democratic Convention in Corpus Christi on June 27. He defended state Rep. James Talarico, who is running for U.S. Senate against Attorney General Ken Paxton.
newser.comworld9 days ago
Paxton Calls Talarico Inconsistent on Positions While Talarico Highlights Recent Shifts on Border and Guns
Republican Ken Paxton said Democratic opponent James Talarico holds inconsistent positions during a June 27 interview. Paxton cited Talarico's 2021 comments on gender and school sports legislation.
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Washington Examinerpolitics9 days ago
Paxton Defers Judgment on Talarico's Salvation to God
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he would not decide whether his Senate opponent James Talarico faces eternal damnation. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick called Talarico's statements blasphemous and said he is going to hell.
offthekuff.compolitics9 days ago
Texas Senate Nominee Paxton Says IVF Needs Review and Possible Limits on Egg Loss
Ken Paxton said restrictions on in vitro fertilization should be examined to avoid loss of fertilized eggs. The Republican nominee spoke at a conference in Washington, D.C., and declined to commit to national protections legislation.
nbcnews.compolitics9 days ago
Ken Paxton Wins Texas Republican Senate Primary Runoff With Over 63 Percent
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated U.S. Senator John Cornyn in the May 26 Republican primary runoff. He will face Democratic nominee James Talarico in the November general election.
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Washington Examinerpolitics23 days ago
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Defeats Sen. John Cornyn in GOP Senate Primary
Ken Paxton received 63.8 percent of the vote in the May 26 Republican primary runoff, ending Cornyn's 24-year Senate career. The outcome reflects a shift in voter priorities toward consistent party-line voting over other considerations.
news.google.compolitics24 days ago
Texas AG Warns Big 12 Against Sanctions on Texas Tech Over Quarterback Sorsby
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a letter to Big 12 leaders warning that sanctions against Texas Tech over quarterback Brendan Sorsby would violate antitrust laws.
Washington Examinerpolitics25 days ago
Texas Attorney General Warns Big 12 Against Sanctioning Texas Tech for Quarterback’s Court-Allowed Play
Ken Paxton sent a letter threatening legal action if the conference penalizes Texas Tech for letting Brendan Sorsby play under a court order. The dispute centers on a temporary injunction allowing the quarterback to compete in the 2026 season.
nbcnews.compolitics33 days ago
Trump Meets Texas Senate Nominee Paxton at White House as New Poll Shows Democrat Talarico Leading
President Trump hosted Republican nominee Ken Paxton at the Oval Office on Tuesday night. The visit follows Paxton's primary victory and comes ahead of the November general election against Democrat James Talarico.
The Hillpolitics34 days ago
Texas judge cancels divorce trial between attorney general and state senator
A state district judge canceled the scheduled divorce trial between Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Sen. Angela Paxton. The decision followed months of proceedings and came after both sides reported progress toward a settlement.
nbcnews.compolitics37 days ago
Texas Republicans Nominate Ken Paxton for Senate Seat
Texas Republicans selected Attorney General Ken Paxton as their Senate nominee on Tuesday. Democrats view the outcome as an opportunity in a state that has leaned Republican in recent cycles.
newrepublic.comworld38 days ago
Texas Senator Posts Quotes After Primary Runoff Loss
Republican Texas Sen. John Cornyn posted quotes from Winston Churchill and the Bible after losing the Texas Senate runoff election. The posts followed a 28-point defeat to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday.
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Wiredtechnology39 days ago
Texas Senate Candidate Faces Masculinity-Based Attacks in Campaign
Republican nominee Ken Paxton used nicknames and an advertisement questioning Democratic opponent James Talarico's testosterone levels. The claims reference past campaign statements on meat consumption and gender terminology.
nbcnews.compolitics39 days ago
Ken Paxton Wins Republican Primary for U.S. Senate
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated incumbent John Cornyn in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate. The win follows a Trump endorsement and sets up a November general election against Democratic nominee James Talarico.
Usa Todaypolitics39 days ago
Texas Senate Poll: Paxton at 44% Among GOP Voters; Talarico Leads by 3 Points Within Margin of Error
Democratic state Rep. James Talarico holds a narrow 47% to 44% lead over Republican Ken Paxton in the first general-election survey after the GOP runoff. The poll of 1,670 likely voters was conducted May 27-28 with a margin of error of plus or minus 2.8 points.
newrepublic.compolitics40 days ago
Texas Republican Senate Primary Runoff Results Set November Ballot
Republican Sen. John Cornyn lost to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in Tuesday's GOP primary runoff. Texas Democrats nominated state Rep. James Talarico for the November Senate race.
Washington Examinerpolitics40 days ago
Texas Attorney General Wins Senate Primary Runoff
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated four-term Sen. John Cornyn in the Republican Senate primary runoff on Tuesday. Washington Examiner healthcare reporter Gabrielle Etzel said Paxton’s investigations into food ingredients and clothing chemicals align with the Make America…
nymag.compolitics40 days ago
Talarico Once Advocated Reducing Meat Consumption to Fight Climate Change
Republican Ken Paxton won the GOP nomination and will face Democrat James Talarico in November. The contest has featured repeated Republican claims that Talarico is vegan, which he denies.
Forbespolitics40 days ago
Paxton Defeats Cornyn in Texas Senate GOP Primary Runoff
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the Republican primary runoff. Paxton will face Democratic state Representative James Talarico in November.
nypost.compolitics40 days ago
Ken Paxton defeats Sen. John Cornyn in Texas Republican Senate primary
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won the Republican primary runoff against Sen. John Cornyn on Tuesday. President Trump endorsed Paxton the week before the vote.
foxnews.compolitics41 days ago
Texas Republican Senate Candidates Skip Public Events Ahead of Runoff
Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton have no campaign events scheduled for Monday. The candidates continue their contest through advertising that has exceeded $109 million.
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Fox Newspolitics41 days ago
Texas Republicans Nominate Ken Paxton for U.S. Senate
Voters in Texas decide the Republican nominee for Senate between Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The contest has become the costliest Senate primary in state history.
Washington Examinerpolitics41 days ago
Texas State Senator Issues Runoff Endorsements Without Mentioning Husband
Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton sent an email Tuesday endorsing three candidates in GOP primary runoffs. The message did not reference the Senate race involving her estranged husband, state Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Fox Newspolitics41 days ago
Texas Republicans Vote in Senate Runoff Between Cornyn and Paxton
Texans cast ballots Tuesday in a Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate between incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. President Trump endorsed Paxton last week in the race.
Nbc Newspolitics41 days ago
Texas Primary Runoffs Test Trump Endorsement of Paxton Over Cornyn
Voters decide Tuesday between state Attorney General Ken Paxton and Sen. John Cornyn for the Republican Senate nomination. The winner will face Democratic nominee James Talarico in November. Several House primary runoffs are also on the ballot.
Fox Newspolitics41 days ago
Texas GOP Senate Runoff Pits Cornyn Against Paxton
Sen. John Cornyn warned that Texas could elect a Democrat to the U.S. Senate if Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wins the Republican primary runoff. The contest concludes today with the winner facing state Rep. James Talarico in November.
nypost.comworld41 days ago
Texas Man Released After 30 Days in Child Sexual Abuse Case
Adam Hoffman was released from a McLennan County jail on Monday after serving half of a 60-day sentence. Prosecutors from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office said they accepted a plea deal because the child victim declined to testify again.
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joemygod.compolitics41 days ago
Texas Senate runoff candidates target Muslim community in ads and lawsuits
Incumbent Senator John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton have both run advertisements and pursued legal action focused on Muslim institutions and immigration ahead of the May 26 runoff election.
citizen.co.zapolitics41 days ago
Texas GOP voters decide Senate primary between Paxton and Cornyn
Texas Republicans vote in a Senate primary runoff between Attorney General Ken Paxton and Sen. John Cornyn. The contest has drawn more than $100 million in spending and features competing visions for the party's direction.
Fox Newspolitics41 days ago
Texas Senate Runoff Pits Incumbent Cornyn Against Trump-Backed Paxton
Republican voters in Texas decide between Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton in a Tuesday runoff for the party's Senate nomination. The winner faces Democratic state Rep. James Talarico in November.
joemygod.comtechnology42 days ago
Texas Senate Runoff Ads Top $109 Million Ahead of Tuesday Vote
Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton face each other in a Republican primary runoff on Tuesday. The contest has drawn more than $109 million in advertising, most of it from Cornyn-aligned groups.
foxnews.compolitics42 days ago
Texas Republican Senate Runoff Election Scheduled for Tuesday
Texas voters will decide the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate on Tuesday in a runoff between Attorney General Ken Paxton and Sen. John Cornyn. President Trump endorsed Paxton days before the vote.
fortune.compolitics42 days ago
Texas Republican Candidates Begin Attacks on Democratic Senate Nominee
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton used a campaign rally to introduce nicknames for Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico. The remarks followed President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Paxton in the Republican primary runoff.
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The New Yorkerpolitics47 days ago
Texas Senate Primary Runoff Set Between Cornyn and Paxton
Incumbent Senator John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will compete in a May 26 runoff after neither secured a majority in the April primary. President Trump endorsed Paxton earlier this month.
nbcnews.compolitics48 days ago
President Endorses Texas Attorney General in Senate Runoff
The president endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday in the state's Senate runoff election against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn. The move comes one week before the May 26 vote and follows months of delay in the president's decision.
usmagazine.comworld48 days ago
Voters in Several States Cast Ballots in Primary Elections
Residents in Pennsylvania, Georgia and Kentucky voted in primary elections. President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for Senate.
Semaforpolitics48 days ago
President Trump Endorses Texas Attorney General Paxton for Senate
President Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the Republican Senate primary. The endorsement came one week before the runoff election.
The Hillpolitics48 days ago
Trump Endorses Ken Paxton Over John Cornyn in Texas Senate Runoff
President Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican primary runoff against Sen. John Cornyn. The move comes one week before the May 26 vote and overrides preferences expressed by several Senate Republicans.
Washington Examinerpolitics49 days ago
Texas Attorney General Opens Investigation into Southern Poverty Law Center
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into the Southern Poverty Law Center on Monday. A federal judge in Alabama set an October jury trial in a separate criminal fraud case against the group.
hrw.orgscience49 days ago
Texas Children's Hospital to Open Detransition Clinic Under Settlement
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton reached a settlement with Texas Children's Hospital requiring the facility to establish a clinic for patients who detransition. The agreement marks the first such clinic in the United States and follows the state's existing restrictions on gender…
Washington Examinerpolitics49 days ago
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Trails in Fundraising for Senate Runoff
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces Sen. John Cornyn in a May 26 Republican primary runoff. Paxton has received no contributions from Leonard Leo or his affiliated organizations in the first quarter of 2026.
nationalpost.compolitics50 days ago
Texas Attorney General Files Lawsuit Accusing Netflix of Collecting User Data
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Netflix alleging the company collected user data without consent. The suit claims violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act and seeks to stop the alleged practices.
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The Guardianpolitics52 days ago
Texas Children’s Hospital Agrees to $10M Payment and New Clinic in Settlement With Texas Over 2023 Gender Care Law
Texas Children’s Hospital will establish a detransition clinic, pay $10 million to the state and fire five physicians under a settlement announced May 15, 2026 with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and the U.S. Justice Department. The hospital will cease providing puberty blocke…
newsone.compolitics52 days ago
Texas Governor Declines to Endorse in Senate Runoff Between Cornyn and Paxton
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said he will not endorse either incumbent Senator John Cornyn or Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican Senate runoff scheduled for May 26. The race advanced to a runoff after neither candidate secured a majority in the March primary. Polls show…
Usa Todaypolitics55 days ago
Trump Endorses Three Candidates in Texas Congressional Runoffs
President Trump has endorsed three candidates in upcoming Texas Republican primary runoff elections for congressional seats scheduled for May 26. Early voting begins May 18. Trump has not endorsed in the high-profile Texas Senate race between Attorney General Ken Paxton and Sen.…
medianama.comworld56 days ago
Texas Sues Netflix Alleging Deceptive Data Practices
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Netflix on Monday accusing the streaming service of spying on children, designing an addictive platform, and misrepresenting its data collection practices for years. The suit claims Netflix tracked and sold user data to br…
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Nbc Newspolitics56 days ago
Texas Attorney General Sues Netflix Over User Data Collection and Platform Design
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Netflix on Monday accusing the company of collecting user data without consent and designing addictive features. The suit alleges Netflix tracks viewing habits and other behavioral data across adult and children's profiles…
Varietypolitics56 days agoUpdated
Texas AG Ken Paxton Files Lawsuit Against Netflix Alleging Deceptive Data Practices
Texas filed suit in Collin County accusing Netflix of tracking users without consent, selling their data to brokers including Experian and Acxiom, and designing an addictive platform while misrepresenting its privacy and advertising policies. The complaint cites Reed Hastings' 20…
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Usa Todaypolitics62 days ago
Poll Shows Paxton Leading Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate Runoff
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton holds a narrow lead over Senator John Cornyn in a recent poll for the Republican U.S. Senate runoff election set for May 26. The survey shows Paxton at 48% and Cornyn at 45% among likely voters, with 7% undecided. Key issues driving voter prefere…
news.sky.compolitics63 days ago
Texas AG Investigates Commercial Driving Schools for Violating Training Standards
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated an investigation into several commercial driving schools accused of providing substandard training, including to non-English speakers, violating federal and state laws. This follows federal actions against sham schools and recent fa…
citizen.co.zaworld73 days ago
Resurfaced Materials Show John Cornyn's Past Immigration Positions
Social media posts and a 2020 campaign ad have resurfaced, drawing attention to Texas Sen. John Cornyn's previous support for certain immigration policies. The materials include statements on legalizing Dreamers and other amnesty-related views from Cornyn and his staff. Cornyn fa…
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salon.compolitics77 days ago
Texas Attorney General Paxton Sues ActBlue Over Alleged Donation Issues
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue, alleging misleading practices related to donation safeguards. The suit claims ActBlue allowed methods that could enable fraudulent and foreign contributions. It seeks injunc…
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Sen. Steve Daines Says He Is 'Probably Not' Running for Montana Governor in 2028
Republican Sen. Steve Daines stated he is unlikely to run for Montana governor in 2028 but affirmed he is not retiring from the Senate. He also urged President Donald Trump to remain neutral in the Texas Senate primary runoff between Sen. John Cornyn and Ken Paxton.