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Ken Paxton ringed in the new year at a luxury high rise in Dubai. Fugitives accused of stealing $15m from a Chicago hospital were also allegedly there

Paxton’s adviser was asked about the Dubai gathering

We Got This Covered · Oct 13

Ken Paxton Caught on Video Partying in Dubai With Girlfriend and Two Federal Fugitives, One of Whom Donated $190K to Him

Video of Ken Paxton at a Dubai party with two men indicted in the US has drawn scrutiny over a donor's $190,000 (£142,000) contribution.

International Business Times UK · Oct 13

Ken Paxton raises personal-best $18 million in third quarter for Texas’ U.S. Senate race

The attorney general more than doubled his second-quarter haul, but still is well short of past totals posted by Democrat James Talarico, who has yet to announce his July-to-September fundraising.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 5

In private remarks, Ken Paxton said Trump’s midterm convention hurt his Senate campaign

The attorney general said the Trump-led GOP gathering in Dallas “dropped our numbers,” according to a recent audio recording published by The New York Times.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 30

James Talarico challenges Ken Paxton to Fox News debate

Paxton has yet to accept any debate invitations despite his campaign saying he was eager to confront Talarico in the campaign for U.S. Senate.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 24

James Talarico to air first TV ad attacking Ken Paxton in Senate race

The Democrat’s negative spot that alleges corruption by his GOP rival debuts Saturday during a TCU vs. North Carolina football game.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 29

Ken Paxton’s campaign says he will debate James Talarico in Texas’ U.S. Senate race

Paxton's campaign said he plans to debate after Talarico challenged him to do so, though it did not commit to a specific host.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 16

Rick Perry says his political group will spend “whatever we need” to support John Cornyn in Senate primary

The former Texas governor chairs the Lone Star Freedom Project, a group that has already spent almost $18 million boosting Cornyn against Attorney General Ken Paxton and Rep. Wesley Hunt.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 17

Sen. John Cornyn looks to overcome Paxton primary challenge by embracing Trump

As he faces the toughest electoral challenge of his career, Cornyn has also wielded his powers as a U.S. senator to lean into partisan issues prized by the GOP base.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 30, 2025

Once the Texas GOP’s “weak link,” Attorney General Ken Paxton is growing more popular and powerful

With his impeachment and securities fraud case behind him, Paxton’s political stock is on the rise.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 28, 2024