Texas AG Paxton and Democrat Talarico battle in tight Senate race

Republican Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General and U.S. Senate candidate, faces Democrat James Talarico in a competitive November race. Talarico has accused Paxton of using AI-generated political ads and received endorsement from a former Paxton aide, while Republicans rallied at their midterm convention in Dallas on September 11 to boost Paxton's candidacy.

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Full interview: James Talarico on affordability, Paxton's AI ads and more

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CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke with Texas Democrat James Talarico on Wednesday about his agenda if he's elected to the Senate, the state of his race against Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and more. Watch the full interview.

Texas AG Paxton on Senate Race, Trump Dividend and AI

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Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton discusses his tight race against Democrat James Talarico and the impact of President Donald Trump’s support, including a reported $10 million contribution and roughly $27 million in total ad spending. Speaking on "Balance of Power: Evening Edition," Paxton also comments on the backlash against AI data centers and the war in Iran. (S