Cornyn lost his primary election to Paxton, while lawmakers scrutinized the Epstein investigations involving Bondi and Blanche.
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What happened
Cornyn lost his primary election to Paxton, while lawmakers scrutinized the Epstein investigations involving Bondi and Blanche.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Donors connected to Epstein's past business ventures are being linked.1 source
Cornyn lost to Paxton in the primary; simultaneously, Epstein investigations are being scrutinized by lawmakers.1 source
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The entities involved
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Ken Paxton
Attorney General of Texas since 2015
- James Talarico is appealing to disillusioned Republicans as his political career becomes entangled with the Trump machine and Ken Paxton's campaign.
- While running for Senate in Texas, James Talarico is campaigning in Houston, facing political attacks from Ken Paxton and primary opponent Jasmine Crockett.
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John Cornyn
American politician and attorney (born 1952)
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Jeffrey Epstein
American financier and sex offender (1953–2019)
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Pam Bondi
American attorney and politician (born 1965)
Related events
- Ken Paxton's personal life was covered by the Daily Mail as he defeated John Cornyn in the primary, receiving a last-minute endorsement from Donald Trump.
- Ken Paxton faces allegations of bribery and ethical lapses amid the Texas Senate runoff involving James Talarico and John Cornyn.
- Ken Paxton, John Cornyn, James Talarico, and Jasmine Crockett contested the Republican and Democratic Senate primaries.
- Amid a succession race for the Secretary of State office, legal challenges are mounting regarding open primary rules, involving Greg Abbott, Jane Nelson, and Ken Paxton.
- Trump's administration handled the Epstein case files, and Pam Bondi serves as counsel in the related inquiry.