Ken Paxton celebrated New Year’s Eve in 2024 with two men wanted on federal charges, one of whom donated at least $190,000 to his campaigns. The extent of his ties to the men was unclear.

Elon Musk has spent $158m in a month to back Republicans in midterm races – with his efforts mostly focused on TexasTens of millions of dollars are pouring into Texas as Democrats stage an audacious bid to win a US Senate seat in the Republican stronghold.Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, is among those wading into the closely watched race as November’s midterm elections approach. Continue reading...

The amount is the most that a Senate candidate has ever raised during that period, his campaign said, eclipsing his opponent in Texas, Ken Paxton.