Texas AG Ken Paxton Won't Face Federal Corruption Charges as He Gains Momentum for Likely Senate Run
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The federal criminal investigation was the most serious legal threat the once-embattled Republican faced. With the probe now over, Paxton is gearing up to likely challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in 2026.
https://www.propublica.org/article/ken-paxton-corruption-probe-justice-department-senate-race?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post
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