Caption: The Department of Justice (DOJ) headquarters building is seen here on April 30 in Washington, DC. The Justice Department has fired at least a dozen employees.
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Sen. John Cornyn Outraises Ken Paxton by $1 Million in Heated Texas GOP Senate Primary
Texas Sen. John Cornyn outraised his Republican challenger, Attorney General Ken Paxton, by $1 million during the first three months of what’s becoming one of the most hotly contested primary battles of the 2026 midterm elections.
Justice Department ethics chief says he was fired
The Justice Department has fired at least a dozen employees in recent weeks who at one time worked with former special counsel Jack Smith, ranging from a senior ethics official to low-level support staff, sources familiar with matter tell CNN.
