Texas attorney general fled home to avoid subpoena, affidavit says
A process server said Paxton avoided him for more than an hour from inside his house, then dashed toward the truck and the couple drove off.
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Texas Supreme Court blocks order that resumed abortions
The Texas Supreme Court has blocked a lower court order that gave some abortion clinics confidence to resume performing abortions.
More Texas families with trans kids sue over state abuse investigations
The mother of one of the teens said her son attempted suicide and was hospitalized the day Gov. Abbott issued his directive.
Texas primary election sets stage for midterms
Former Representative Beto O'Rourke will officially take on Texas Governor Greg Abbott in the midterm elections, but many of the Texas primary races are leading to runoffs. Jack Fink, a political reporter for CBS Dallas-Fort Worth, and Caitlin Huey-Burns, a CBS News political reporter, dive into this on CBS News' "Red and Blue."
Texas primary election results are in
Texas voters participated in the state's primary election on Tuesday, and Governor Greg Abbott beat several challengers to clinch the spot for the GOP. He will face off against Democratic candidate Beto O'Rourke in November. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins us from Houston to break down the results and key issues in the state.
Texas governor files challenge to end Dallas County mask mandate
A federal judge on Tuesday night temporarily halted an order from Abbott that banned mask mandates.
Jake Ellzey wins Texas special election
Texas Representative Jake Ellzey won the state's special election to fill late Congressman Ron Wright's seat in the 6th District. He beat Wright's widow, Susan Wright, even though she ran with an endorsement by former President Trump. Gromer Jeffers, a Dallas Morning News political reporter, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano with his analysis.
Texas attorney general agrees to stop blocking Twitter users
A federal lawsuit claimed AG Paxton violated First Amendment rights when he blocked individuals on Twitter.
George P. Bush runs for Texas attorney general
George P. Bush, a member of the famous political family, has announced plans to run for Texas attorney general, challenging the incumbent fellow Republican Ken Paxton. CBSN "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano has details.
George P. Bush challenges GOP incumbent for Texas attorney general
The grandson and nephew of the two Bush presidents accused Paxton of bringing "too much scandal" to the office.
Texas AG On Ambush Investigation
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how snipers ambushed Dallas police during a peaceful protest Thursday night.
Texas AG sues Austin for refusing to lift mask mandate
Federal health officials have said now is not the time to stop being vigilant.
Texas AG threatens to sue Austin officials over local mask mandates
Governor Greg Abbott signed an executive order last week to lift the statewide mask mandate, despite warnings from health officials about reopening prematurely.
Twitter sues Texas AG, claiming he retaliated after it banned Trump
Twitter barred Trump for life after Capitol riot, and Ken Paxton launched probe of Twitter and four other major tech companies.
Trump lashes out at Supreme Court after Texas lawsuit rejected
"The Supreme Court really let us down. No Wisdom, No Courage!" he tweeted.
106 House Republicans join election lawsuit
More than half of House Republicans have thrown their support behind a Texas lawsuit challenging President-elect Joe Biden's projected victories in four key battleground states. This comes as Congress faces major hurdles on COVID relief and government funding. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang and CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN to discuss the latest developments.
Progressives eye Biden's Cabinet and agenda
Hunter Biden has confirmed he's under federal investigation over his taxes. Meanwhile President-elect Joe Biden's Cabinet selections are coming into sharper focus. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN from Wilmington, Delaware, with the latest developments.
Texas sues over election results in battleground states Biden won
In his long-shot lawsuit, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton takes aim at the results in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Georgia.
Texas sues to block other states' election results
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing over the election results in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin and Georgia, four battleground states that helped swing the race for President-elect Joe Biden. Michigan's attorney general called it a "publicity stunt." CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss what Paxton is arguing, and where the lawsuit could be headed.
El Paso businesses reopen after court blocks shutdown order
On Saturday, the city of El Paso said reported 1,512 new COVID-19 cases and 15 additional deaths.
Texas attorney general accused by top deputies of bribery
Ken Paxton accused of crimes "related to improper influence, abuse of office, bribery and other potential criminal offenses."
Texas AG eyes Supreme Court
In an exclusive interview with CBS News' Kate Smith, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he expects the state's temporary ban on abortion amid the coronavirus outbreak to head to the Supreme Court. For more than two weeks, abortion services have been suspended in the state.
Texas abortion ban may go to Supreme Court
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says he expects the state's near-total ban on abortion during the coronavirus outbreak to reach the Supreme Court. CBS News reporter Kate Smith joined CBSN to talk about her exclusive interview with Paxton.
Texas attorney general on phased reopening
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced plans for a phased reopening of the state's economy, beginning this week. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton joined CBSN to discuss the timeline for lifting restrictions.
Texas AG expects abortion ban will reach Supreme Court
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defended the temporary ban on abortion.
Trump administration tells Abrego Garcia he now faces deportation to Eswatini
The Trump administration told Kilmar Abrego Garcia on Friday it is now seeking to deport him to the tiny African kingdom of Eswatini.
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Venezuela flies military aircraft near U.S. Navy ship for a second time
For the second time in two days, Venezuela flew military aircraft in the vicinity of the USS Jason Dunham in international waters, multiple officials confirmed to CBS News.
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Justice Amy Coney Barrett on her "spirited" exchange with Justice Jackson
Justice Amy Coney Barrett discussed her majority opinion curtailing the use of nationwide injunctions in an interview with CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell.
Trump signs Dept. of War order, announces 2026 G20 will be at Doral
President Trump on Friday signed an executive order to begin the process of renaming the Department of Defense to the Department of War.
475 people detained in raid by ICE, other agencies at Hyundai site in Georgia
The operation targeted one of Georgia's largest and most high-profile manufacturing sites, where Hyundai makes electric vehicles and is building an EV battery plant.
Trump signs order allowing punishment of nations illegally detaining Americans
President Trump signed an executive order establishing a designation for states accused of wrongfully detaining U.S. citizens.
Trump announces plans to host 2026 G20 summit at his Doral resort
President Trump, fulfilling a plan he proposed in his first term, announced the U.S. will host the 2026 G20 summit at his resort in Doral, Florida.
What the research says about Tylenol and autism
According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to announce that the use of Tylenol by pregnant women may be linked to autism in children.
Ex-pilot who tried to cut plane's engines pleads guilty in federal court
Joseph Emerson was subdued by the flight crew after trying to cut the engines of a Horizon Air flight from Washington state to San Francisco.