Ken Paxton's AI Ad Shows Cornyn and Crockett Dancing in Bipartisan Spoof
Texas AG Ken Paxton's AI-generated campaign ad depicts Sen. John Cornyn and Rep. Jasmine Crockett dancing together, amplifying their bipartisan ties amid a GOP primary feud.
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Austin moves to dismiss PAC lawsuit against convention center expansion
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Ken Paxton sues Texas DPS over religious ads ban in handbook
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Austin protesters denounce U.S. strike, Maduro capture
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Save Austin Now Sues City Manager Over Parody Logo Dispute
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Austin faces open meetings complaint over budget transparency
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