5 Things to Know About Ken Paxton, the Republican Senate Nominee in Texas
With the support of President Trump, Mr. Paxton unseated Senator John Cornyn in a high-profile Republican runoff.
Corruption (Institutional)
Trump Administration Weighs $1.7 Billion Fund for Allies Investigated Under Biden
Critics denounced the highly unusual plan, which has yet to be finalized or approved, as a vast political slush fund financed by taxpayers.
Justice Dept. to Take Narrow Approach to Prosecuting Corporate Bribery Abroad
Officials said the move was made to align enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act with the broader goal of increasing the country’s ability to compete overseas.
Why the MAGA Right Became Obsessed With the Romanian Election
It started with a Russian influence campaign and a canceled vote. Then the American right showed up.
Former Aides to Ken Paxton Win $6.6 Million in Whistle-Blower Case
A judge found that four whistle-blowers who accused Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, of corruption and reported him to the F.B.I. were unjustly fired.
Justice Dept. Moving to Downsize Units Investigating Fraud and Corruption
The plans, which have not been finalized, are the latest effort by the Trump administration to limit the ability of prosecutors to bring sensitive and politically fraught cases.
Mexico Gave Trump Much of What He Wanted. Tariffs Came Anyway.
President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico took steps sought by President Trump, including sending troops to the border and cracking down on drug cartels. The tariffs went into effect anyway.