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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Accused of Violating Federal Ethics Law in Financial Disclosures

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Accused of Violating Federal Ethics Law in Financial Disclosures

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is facing accusations of significant violations of federal ethics law regarding his financial disclosures, according to a review by ProPublica and The Texas Tribune. The review found that Paxton, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, reported owning seven homes but claimed no income from any of them, despite evidence suggesting most were rented out. Tenants and neighbors confirmed rental activity at several properties, including two homes in Ocala, Florida; a home and a condo in Austin, Texas; a home in College Station, Texas; and a vacation lodge in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, listed for up to $1,200 a night. Receiving income from these properties without reporting it constitutes a violation of federal disclosure law, according to three ethics experts. Additionally, Paxton failed to disclose three mortgages totaling $1.3 million for condos at the Black Desert Resort in Utah, which federal law requires him to list if they are not personal residences. Mortgage documents for the...
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Tucker Carlson says Greg Abbott could lose Texas governor race

Tucker Carlson says Greg Abbott could lose Texas governor race

Tucker Carlson warned that Texas Gov. Greg Abbott could lose his reelection bid to Democrat Gina Hinojosa as polls narrow.
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Trump’s first major midterm money move: A $10M Texas Senate ad blitz

Trump’s first major midterm money move: A $10M Texas Senate ad blitz

President Donald Trump's political group is spending $10 million on ads in the Texas Senate race
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Trump's MAGA Inc. sends $10 million to help Ken Paxton's Senate bid

Trump's MAGA Inc. sends $10 million to help Ken Paxton's Senate bid

MAGA Inc., the pro-Trump super PAC, has issued $10 million to help Ken Paxton, who's battling James Talarico in a tough U.S. Senate campaign in Texas.
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Utah Voters Express Discontent with Governor, Senators, and President Trump in Recent Poll

Utah Voters Express Discontent with Governor, Senators, and President Trump in Recent Poll

A recent poll conducted by the Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics indicates a significant shift in Utah's political landscape, with key Republican figures experiencing declining approval ratings. For the first time in history, Utah's governor, Spencer Cox, has an approval rating below 50%. Similarly, both Senator Mike Lee and Senator John Curtis have disapproval ratings that exceed their approval ratings. Even President Trump's approval has dropped within the traditionally red state of Utah. Governor Cox's approval fell by 10 percentage points, Senator Lee's by eight points, and Senator Curtis's by five points. The state Legislature also saw a six-point drop in approval. This widespread decline in voter satisfaction is attributed to a broad range of frustrations among voters, primarily concerning affordability issues and a perception that President Trump has not fulfilled campaign promises, with state officials seen as complicit due to their general support for his policies.
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American Muckrakers President David B. Wheeler Instrumental in Ending Madison Cawthorn's Congressional Career

American Muckrakers President David B. Wheeler Instrumental in Ending Madison Cawthorn's Congressional Career

David B. Wheeler, president and co-founder of American Muckrakers, is noted for his organization's role in the conclusion of Madison Cawthorn’s congressional career in 2022. American Muckrakers, a Western North Carolina accountability organization, is credited with contributing to Cawthorn losing his primary election. This event is highlighted as a rare instance in modern politics where a sitting incumbent lost their primary due to diligent investigative work. Following this, American Muckrakers has shifted its focus to other politicians, including Lauren Boebert and Ken Paxton, aiming to hold them accountable for perceived misuse of public office. Wheeler also co-hosts the 'MUCK YOU!' podcast and authored 'Color the Crooks, Case File #001: Lauren Boebert'.
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Representative Lance Gooden Criticizes Hollywood's Influence in Texas Senate Race

Representative Lance Gooden Criticizes Hollywood's Influence in Texas Senate Race

Representative Lance Gooden has voiced strong criticism regarding Hollywood's involvement in the Texas Senate race, specifically targeting a fundraiser hosted by 'Lost' co-creator Damon Lindelof for Democrat James Talarico. The event, scheduled for September 10, offers tickets ranging from $500 to $13,500 and is taking place in Brentwood, Los Angeles. Gooden, along with other critics, argues that this influx of 'woke Hollywood' money and influence from wealthy liberals is an attempt to shape Texas politics from afar, rather than allowing Texas voters to decide the race independently. He highlighted Talarico's progressive stances on various issues, including his views on Jesus Christ, white men as a terror threat, biological sexes, and border policy, suggesting these align with a 'woke' ideology. The race between Talarico and Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is reportedly very close, with an Emerson College Polling/Nexstar Media survey showing Paxton at 47% and Talarico at 46% among likely voter...
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Ted Cruz tells moderate Republicans to 'shut up' and support Paxton

Ted Cruz tells moderate Republicans to 'shut up' and support Paxton

Cruz appeared on Fox News, arguing that moderates have long told conservatives to support the Republican nominee after losing a primary.
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Senate candidate Ken Paxton touts economic agenda in Corpus Christi

Senate candidate Ken Paxton touts economic agenda in Corpus Christi

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton visited Corpus Christi on Sept. 2 to campaign for U.S. Senate. Here's what he said.
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Democratic Candidate Adam Hamilton Challenges Century-Long Republican Dominance in Kansas Senate Race

Democratic Candidate Adam Hamilton Challenges Century-Long Republican Dominance in Kansas Senate Race

Adam Hamilton, a megachurch pastor and the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Kansas, is attempting to break a nearly century-long Republican winning streak in the state's Senate elections. Hamilton, a first-time political candidate, is balancing his spiritual obligations as founder of the nation's largest United Methodist church with his political ambitions. He faces incumbent Republican Senator Roger Marshall. Hamilton's prominence as a pastor has given him a unique platform for a Democrat in Kansas, a state where Republicans have consistently won Senate races since 1932. Conservatives are using Hamilton's religious leadership against him, labeling him as too liberal or even a heretic for his theological views, such as suggesting non-Christians can find salvation after death. Hamilton, who describes himself as a centrist, plans to continue his pastoral duties if elected, preaching 12 to 18 times a year while on unpaid leave from his church.
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Stuart Williams: Tired of whiskey trash and data center deception?

Stuart Williams: Tired of whiskey trash and data center deception?

Stuart Williams asks if Lubbock voters are tired of data center deception and whiskey trash.
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Trump vows to hit campaign trail hard for Republicans in tight midterms

Trump vows to hit campaign trail hard for Republicans in tight midterms

By Bo Erickson and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump vowed on Wednesday to campaign aggressively for Republican candidates ahead of November's midterm elections, saying he has planned extensive travel to states with high-stakes races.