Paxton's CPAC Triumph: Runoff Showdown

0:00On March 28, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton stole the show at the Conservative Political Action Conference where hundreds of right-wing activists crowned him the top Republican pick for U.S. Senate. He's facing Senator John Cornyn in a runoff on May 26, and the crowd made it clear who's their guy. Paxton held private meetings with supporters, delivered the keynote at the Ronald Reagan dinner, and drew long lines at a reception for handshakes and photos. It was like he owned the place from start to finish. The audience went wild for Paxton, cheering every mention of his name, but they booed loud whenever Cornyn came up. This grassroots energy is what pulled him through an impeachment trial three years ago, where the Texas legislature charged him with corruption, but ultimately acquitted him. In his Friday night speech, Paxton gave credit where he said it belonged, thanking God and the people of Texas for carrying him through the tough times. That base remains his unbreakable foundation heading into the fight.

1:01With the runoff just weeks away, Paxton's momentum from events like this has his supporters locked in, setting the stage for a fierce showdown. That wraps U.S. news today, brought to you with AI. I'm Cori with the story.