Embattled Texas AG drops case that set off staff revolt

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says he’s dropping an investigation sought by a wealthy donor that set off an extraordinary revolt by the Republican’s top deputies. Paxton’s own staff last week accused him of bribery and abuse of office over his launching of an investigation sought by an Austin developer whose offices were raided last year by the FBI. Paxton has denied wrongdoing and said Friday he was dropping the case because local prosecutors had