attorney general

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In recent interviews, Cornyn said he would not campaign nor raise money for Paxton and stands by his sharp criticisms of the attorney general from the primary as corrupt and unfit for office.

From Salon • Jun. 25, 2026

As part of the probe, the state attorney general issued a civil investigative demand to CVS Health with a July 28 deadline.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

Richard Hermer KC is attorney general - the chief legal adviser to the government - and attends cabinet.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

Roy, a deputy state attorney general, finished first in the city attorney primary by a wide margin and will compete against John McKinney, a deputy district attorney, in the runoff.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

As attorney general and later as a senator, he had supported racial and educational equality—and asked the American people to do the same.

From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry