Paxton projected to win Texas Senate GOP runoff, defeating incumbent Cornyn
President Trump had endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the primary runoff.
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President Trump had endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the primary runoff.
Sen. John Cornyn is projected to lose the GOP Senate primary runoff to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who received President Trump's endorsement.
While Ken Paxton was acquitted in the 2023 impeachment trial in the Texas Senate, the Attorney General's office will have to pay at least $6.7 million to four former top hand-picked officials.
Sen. John Cornyn has made electability a key part of his re-election campaign against a challenge from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
The announcement last Tuesday, during the second day of early voting and one week before Election Day, shocked Republican Senators and excited the President's MAGA voters in Texas.
The president's timing came as a surprise to some people because he made the announcement on the second day of early voting and one week before election day.
President Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday in the Texas Senate race, seeking to bring to an end a costly contest just a week ahead of the scheduled runoff.
It's a clash of some of the Texas GOP's biggest titans, and only one of them will move on to run against Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico in the general election in November.
Patrick voiced his concerns last week before the Texas Public Policy Foundation, a conservative think tank in Austin.
Conservatives are holding one of their largest annual gatherings as President Donald Trump faces a tough moment and a growing rift over the Iran war.
Sen. John Cornyn says talks are progressing to end the DHS shutdown as TSA staffing shortages disrupt airports, while a new poll shows him trailing Ken Paxton.
Sen. John Cornyn reversed his position on killing the filibuster amid pressure from President Trump, Ken Paxton.
President Trump said the candidate he doesn't endorse in the Texas Republican Senate race should drop out before the May 26 runoff.
It's the day before the Texas primary, and the big prize on Tuesday night is for the Texas Senate seat race coming in November.
Cornyn, who wants a fifth term, is facing Attorney General Ken Paxton and Houston Congressman Wesley Hunt in the Republican primary. In the Democratic primary, Talarico and current Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett are vying for their party's nomination.
Sen. John Cornyn, Ken Paxton and Rep. Wesley Hunt will all join Mr. Trump on his visit.
Jack Fink spoke with the three major Republicans running for U.S. Senate during their campaign stops in North Texas.
Texas Senate race heats up: Cornyn trails Paxton as $98 million+ spent, runoff looms and campaigns gear up for November showdown.
Voter turnout and choices now can shape state and national political balance.
On day one of early voting, Ken Paxton told John Cornyn to "come home" as their heated GOP Senate primary battle intensifies.
Early voting runs from Tuesday until Friday, Feb. 27.
Cornyn said he's still seeking an endorsement from President Trump, even after recent published reports that the President has no plan to do so as of yet.
Dallas Congresswoman Crockett's entry into the U.S. Senate race shook up the Democratic primary in Texas.
The GOP battle for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas is shaping up to be a very tight contest.
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
At about 11:15 a.m., the Celina Police Department posted on social media about the missing child, asking for the public's help in locating him.
One of the victims had a pocket knife, which he used to defend himself, police said, stabbing two of the suspects.
A North Texas foster family says a legal gray area in Texas' Baby Moses law led to the child being returned to biological relatives.
DFR said at about 12:47 p.m. Thursday, crews responded to a gas leak call at a complex in the 400 block of East 9th Street.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent accused of shooting a man in the leg in north Minneapolis and then lying about the attack was arrested in Texas Friday morning, according to the Hennepin County Attorney's Office.
At about 11:15 a.m., the Celina Police Department posted on social media about the missing child, asking for the public's help in locating him.
One of the victims had a pocket knife, which he used to defend himself, police said, stabbing two of the suspects.
"I've been sitting over there crying for several hours. I don't know what to do."
The nonprofit is currently helping 23 families, and Mission Oak Cliff will be holding a donation drive from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday.
The number of victims could change as details continue to unfold and crews search through the debris.
A North Texas foster family says a legal gray area in Texas' Baby Moses law led to the child being returned to biological relatives.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before the House Oversight Committee on Friday about her handling of the Epstein files.
Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink discusses the fight against Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton for the U.S. Senate in November with Democratic nominee James Talarico. Talarico says Paxton is bringing up old statements to distract from his career of corruption.
The November ballot in Texas is now set, after a four-term Republican senator lost to a Trump-endorsed challenger in Tuesday's primary runoffs. Meanwhile, Texas Democrats are angling to win their first Senate race since 1988.
Former first lady Jill Biden said she thought her husband, Joe Biden, was having a stroke during the 2024 debate against Donald Trump.
Texas state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in the Lone Star State, concedes some past statements during debates over transgender policy "missed the mark."
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
The most recent week of data from Dallas County Health and Human Services shows a 50% increase in positive flu cases.
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Azzi Fudd scored 22 points in her first WNBA start, Jessica Shepard had her second triple-double of the season, and the Dallas Wings beat the Las Vegas Aces 95-87.
University president Lawrence Schovanec wrote in a letter to the Texas Tech community that the school would appeal the ruling.
The squad was announced during an event in New York City on Tuesday after U.S. Men's National Team manager Mauricio Pochettino spent months evaluating players to finalize the roster.
Houston Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai and relievers Steven Okert and Alimber Santa combined to throw a no-hitter in a 9-0 win over the Texas Rangers on Monday night.
Wyndham Clark shot 11-under 60 to win the CJ Cup Byron Nelson on Sunday, overtaking Si Woo Kim by three strokes and pulling away from defending champion Scottie Scheffler after starting the day tied with the top-ranked hometown favorite.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio signed off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
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