- Donald Trump's political strategy involves seeking GOP majority control, endorsements from figures like Ken Paxton, and navigating challenges from senators like Cornyn and Murkowski.
- The chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee shifted allegiance from John Cornyn to Ken Paxton after the primary runoff.
- The National Republican Senatorial Committee engaged in political maneuvering during the Texas Senate runoff, targeting James Talarico and supporting John Cornyn.
Ken Paxton targeted James Talarico with attacks regarding his record during a debate interview on May 28, 2026.
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What happened
Ken Paxton targeted James Talarico with attacks regarding his record during a debate interview on May 28, 2026.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Paxton attacked Talarico over his stance on law enforcement.1 source
Paxton used Talarico's past comments to distract from his own corruption during a debate.1 source
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The National Republican Senatorial Committee engaged in political maneuvering during the Texas Senate runoff, targeting James Talarico and supporting John Cornyn.Also in this story
- The Republican primary season concluded with the decisive defeat of John Cornyn, leading to Ken Paxton's nomination and the subsequent general election against James Talarico.
- The NRSC launched a sustained smear campaign against Ken Paxton, utilizing media investigations by CNN and Google's ad transparency database.
- James Talarico is running against John Cornyn in the primary election, with his polling numbers boosted by Donald Trump's endorsement.
The entities involved
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James Talarico
American politician (born 1989)
- 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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Ken Paxton
Attorney General of Texas since 2015
- James Talarico is hosting a Town Hall event featuring Ken Paxton, which will be moderated by Erin Burnett.
- Political drama unfolds in the Texas GOP primary, featuring events like John Cornyn's defeat, Trump's endorsement of a primary opponent, and critical commentary on candidates like Susan Collins.
Related events
- James Talarico attacked Ken Paxton over allegations of corruption and his public record.
- Kimmel interviewed Talarico while the FCC reviewed ABC licenses and investigated talk show compliance amid Trump threats.
- Trump's office used the FCC to threaten a broadcast network while Jimmy Kimmel interviewed James Talarico about the Senate race.
- Ken Paxton's team used James Talarico's past comments in campaign advertisements.
- James Talarico seeks depositions to focus on Ken Paxton's alleged corruption and public record.