The Latest Breaking News from Ken Paxton

Paxton fans Talarico conspiracy theory

Talarico was recovering from flu. Paxton supporters said the Democrat was being treated for mental illness

Salon · Oct 15

Anatomy of a lie: James Talarico got the flu – sending rightwing midterm misinformation machine into overdrive

Claims that James Talarico suffered a mental health crisis spread across rightwing media, offering a warning about disinformation ahead of the US midterm election

The Guardian - US · Oct 15

Even Real Election Clips Can Mislead: 5 Checks Before You Share

An AI-made candidate ad and a real audio clip from the same Texas Senate race show why viewers need to check more than whether a face looks genuine.

inkl · Oct 15

It’s not just Talarico. New Texas poll shows Dems statistically tied in key statewide races

Republicans trail behind Democrats in voter enthusiasm, a University of Texas/Texas Politics Project University of Texas/Texas Politics Project poll shows.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 14

Elon Musk's $366M US Midterm Spending Spree Dwarfs His 2024 Donations to Trump

Elon Musk has reportedly spent $366 million in the 2026 US midterms, largely backing Republican groups as they fight to retain control of Congress.

International Business Times UK · Oct 14

Why the GOP needs a 'secret vegan'

Trump and Paxton have turned a false claim about his diet into a masculinity test. Why does eating meat matter?

Salon · Oct 14

Ken Paxton stirs vaccine skepticism to ingratiate himself with Maha movement

Texas AG and US Senate hopeful announced inquiry into alleged conspiracy between pediatricians, vaccine makers and insurance firms

The Guardian - US · Oct 14

Elon Musk Becomes Biggest 2026 Midterm Donor: $276 Million Have Gone to Republican Groups.

Musk directed $158 million to the Senate Leadership Fund, the principal super PAC supporting Republican Senate candidates.

International Business Times · Oct 14

In competitive North Texas Senate race, GOP candidate sheds her “ultra MAGA” label

In a district Trump won by 17 points, Republican Leigh Wambsganss no longer describes herself as ultra-MAGA in her rematch with Democrat Taylor Rehmet.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 14

Despite tough talk from Abbott and Paxton, Texas penalties for data center violations are light

Texas officials are promising tougher enforcement on data centers, but the existing law may offer limited leverage over the industry that has largely failed to report its water use.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 14