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Politics · United StatesTexas AG-elect Johnson to stop suing out-of-state doctors over abortion pills
Texas Attorney General-elect Nathan Johnson announced he will cease suing out-of-state doctors who mail abortion pills to Texas. This reverses a key enforcement strategy of his predecessor, Ken Paxton, and is seen as a move to ease access to abortion medication.
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Politics · United StatesTexas Children's Hospital Opens Detransition Clinic
Texas Children's Hospital has opened a clinic to provide medical care for patients who previously received gender-transition treatment. The clinic's opening is a requirement of a settlement with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
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Politics · United StatesMusk Donated $158 Million to PAC Supporting Ken Paxton
Elon Musk donated $158 million to the Senate Leadership Fund PAC in September. The super PAC then funneled the money to a Texas PAC supporting Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton. The contributions represent a significant return to political funding for Musk.
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Politics · United StatesTalarico ad criticises Biden on border, draws union fire
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico released a campaign ad stating he "called out Joe Biden for failing us on the border." The ad has drawn criticism from the National Border Patrol Union, which claims Talarico does not support border security.
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Health · United StatesTexas AG sues Gerber and Nestlé over toxic metals in baby food
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Gerber Products Company and Nestlé USA, alleging their baby food products contain dangerous levels of toxic heavy metals. The suit claims the companies misled parents about the safety of their products.
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Politics · United StatesKen Paxton says Greg Abbott is 'struggling' in leaked audio
Leaked audio attributed to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton suggests Governor Greg Abbott is struggling in his reelection bid. Paxton also reportedly conceded that Republicans could lose seats in the Texas Legislature. Polling data indicates tight races for governor and US Senate.
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Politics · United StatesJames Talarico reappears at festival after nine-day absence
Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico reappeared at the Austin City Limits festival on Friday, nine days after his last public appearance. His return followed an absence attributed to the flu, which had prompted criticism and speculation from his Republican opponent.
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Politics · United StatesKen Paxton suggests support for federal spending cuts in leaked audio
Leaked audio appears to capture Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton suggesting he would support cuts to mandatory federal spending. He reportedly told those dependent on federal benefits programs to "suck it up" and prepare for reductions.
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Politics · United StatesKen Paxton admits less campaign control in leaked audio
Leaked audio from a private fundraising lunch reveals Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton admitting he feels he has less control over his U.S. Senate campaign, stating its direction comes from Washington D.C. This is the second leaked recording from the same event.
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Trump calls Ken Paxton 'pain in the ass' at Texas rally
Donald Trump called Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton "a pain in the ass" during a rally in Denton, Texas. The comment came after reports of leaked audio where Paxton allegedly criticized a recent Republican convention headlined by Trump.
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Politics · United StatesJames Talarico leads Ken Paxton 51-49 in Texas Senate race, poll shows
A new Fox News poll shows James Talarico leading Ken Paxton by two points in the Texas Senate race. The poll also indicates Greg Abbott ahead in the gubernatorial contest, with cost of living a key issue for voters.
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Politics · United StatesKen Paxton said GOP convention hurt his polling numbers
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton privately told donors that the recent GOP convention in Dallas negatively impacted his polling numbers. His campaign adviser dismissed the leaked audio as 'manipulated nonsense'. Paxton is in a close race against state Rep. James Talarico.
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Politics · United StatesPaxton defends plea deal in child sex abuse case
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has defended his office's plea deal in a child sex abuse case involving Adam Hoffman. Paxton stated the defendant served 60 days, but some reports indicate he served 29 or 30 days. The plea deal reportedly did not require the defendant to register as a sex offender.
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Business & Economy · United StatesSpaceX sues Texas AG and Grimes County over Terafab records
SpaceX has filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Grimes County. The company is seeking to prevent the public release of records related to its proposed Terafab semiconductor and computing facility, citing concerns over confidential information.
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Business & Economy · United StatesTexas AG Ken Paxton distributes 7 million free eggs from antitrust settlements
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the distribution of over 7 million free eggs to food banks statewide. The eggs were obtained through settlements with three egg producers resolving antitrust claims over alleged price inflation.
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Politics · United StatesDavid Maxwell, former Texas AG aide, endorses James Talarico in Senate race
Former Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s ex‑director of law enforcement, David Maxwell, appears in a campaign ad endorsing Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico. Maxwell, who reported Paxton to the FBI and won a $6.6 million judgment, says Paxton ended his five‑decade career.
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Politics · United StatesMAGA Inc. to spend $10 million on Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton
A filing with the Federal Election Commission shows MAGA Inc. will spend at least $10 million to support Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s U.S. Senate bid against Democrat James Talarico, with President Donald Trump saying he will fund Republicans he believes can win.
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Talarico seeks release of Paxton depositions in Texas Senate race
James Talarico, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas, is seeking to release deposition transcripts from a civil fraud case. The depositions involve Republican opponent Ken Paxton, who was connected to the company at the centre of the lawsuit. Paxton has denied previous allegations.
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Politics · United StatesTed Cruz predicts $200 million Texas Senate race
Republican Senator Ted Cruz has predicted that the race for the Texas Senate seat will cost $200 million. The contest features Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton against Democratic state Rep. James Talarico and is considered key to Senate control.
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Politics · United StatesTexas intervenes to secure medical care for baby Gabriel with heart defect
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton intervened in a Dallas County court case to ensure life-saving medical treatment for baby Gabriel, diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. The surrogate mother, McKenna West, traveled from Alaska to Texas after the intended parents sought to abort the pregnancy due to the defect.
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