On October 13, 2026, the Wall Street Journal reported that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton partied in Dubai on January 1, 2025 with two fugitives wanted in the U.S. for healthcare fraud. One of the fugitives donated $190,000 to Paxton's campaign, including $25,000 days after his indictment. Later coverage restates the figure as nearly $200,000. The discussion focuses on the political fallout in the Texas Senate race and the potential impact on Republican turnout.