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James Talarico's Jimmy Kimmel interview won't air on ABC. Here's why

James Talarico's Jimmy Kimmel interview won't air on ABC. Here's why

Kimmel said he would not be airing the interview with Talarico during his monologue on Sept. 9. Here's how to watch it.
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Jimmy Kimmel Says James Talarico Interview Won’t Air on TV After Trump’s FCC Threats

Jimmy Kimmel Says James Talarico Interview Won’t Air on TV After Trump’s FCC Threats

The late night host announced that his interview with the Texas Senate candidate will only air on YouTube
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Paxton whistleblower backs Talarico in tight Texas Senate race

Paxton whistleblower backs Talarico in tight Texas Senate race

A former top Paxton aide turned whistleblower is now campaigning for his old boss's rival. Here's what we know.
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Republicans tie midterm hopes to Trump at Dallas convention despite political risks

Republicans tie midterm hopes to Trump at Dallas convention despite political risks

By Nathan Layne, Nandita Bose and Steve Holland DALLAS, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Republicans will kick off their first-ever midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday, betting President Donald Trump can energize core supporters and help the party hold onto its congressional majorities despite polls showing
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James Talarico Reverses Stance on Transgender Athletes in Girls' Sports, Citing Safety and Fairness

James Talarico Reverses Stance on Transgender Athletes in Girls' Sports, Citing Safety and Fairness

Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico has publicly stated his opposition to transgender student-athletes competing in girls' sports if it compromises safety or fairness. This declaration, made on Fox News, marks a significant shift from his previous legislative record as a Texas House representative, where he voted against restrictions on trans athletes. Talarico, a former public school teacher, emphasized his concern for student-athletes and the need for fair competition. He clarified that his past votes against GOP restrictions were due to their 'overly broad' nature and his support for amendments that would have localized decision-making or narrowed the scope of such prohibitions. This reversal comes as Republicans, including Attorney General Ken Paxton, have criticized Talarico's prior positions on LGBTQ+ rights and trans sports, using them in campaign ads to portray him as too progressive for Texas. Talarico also walked back a previous statement from April 2021 where he suggested there were 's...
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Uses AI-Generated Attack Ad Against James Talarico in Senate Race

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Uses AI-Generated Attack Ad Against James Talarico in Senate Race

Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton has released an AI-generated attack ad targeting Democratic State Representative James Talarico in the Texas Senate contest. The 30-second ad, posted on Paxton's official X account, features an AI-generated likeness of Talarico reading from a fictional 'King James Talarico Bible.' The synthetic character recites a passage that combines separate religious remarks Talarico previously made about Christianity, gender, and Jesus, creating the appearance of a continuous performance that did not actually occur. The ad's caption claims Talarico is 'weaponizing faith to sell a radical agenda' and 'brags about hating Christianity.' This use of generative AI in political advertising has sparked debate, with some commentators, like journalist Mehdi Hasan, calling for such ads to be illegal.
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‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Moves Interview With Texas Senate Candidate James Talarico From TV to YouTube Due to FCC Threats

‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Moves Interview With Texas Senate Candidate James Talarico From TV to YouTube Due to FCC Threats

Another late-night talk show has pre-empted an interview with Texas state Rep. James Talarico: This time, it’s ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” On Wednesday’s episode of “JKL,” Kimmel revealed that his interview with Talarico, who’s running for Senate as the Texas Democratic candidate, won’t be aired on the show’s over-the-air broadcast. Instead, it will be shown […]
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President Trump Makes Claims Against Democratic Senate Candidates Talarico and El-Sayed at RNC Midterm Convention

President Trump Makes Claims Against Democratic Senate Candidates Talarico and El-Sayed at RNC Midterm Convention

President Trump delivered a speech at the Republican National Committee's first-ever midterm convention in Dallas, focusing on issues such as transgender people, illegal immigration, and democratic socialism. During his address, President Trump made several accusations against Democratic Senate candidates Abdul El-Sayed of Michigan and James Talarico of Texas. For El-Sayed, President Trump claimed he wants to expand the Supreme Court to 23 justices, that El-Sayed's sister celebrated the October 7th attacks, and that his mother worked for an organization that supported terrorism. President Trump also stated El-Sayed campaigns with a Marxist agitator who said America deserved 9/11. Regarding Talarico, President Trump asserted that Talarico believes God is transgender, aims to dismantle Texas's oil and gas industry, and falsely claimed Talarico vomited after eating meat. PolitiFact has examined these claims, finding that some are misleading or lack evidence. For instance, El-Sayed has called for term limits a...
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The GOP was confident about keeping its Senate majority. Now the fight for control is wide open

The GOP was confident about keeping its Senate majority. Now the fight for control is wide open

Control of the U.S. Senate is up for grabs with less than two months until Election Day
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Meet the Candidate: Ben Ivey seeks 120th District Judge seat

Meet the Candidate: Ben Ivey seeks 120th District Judge seat

The El Paso Times sent questionnaires to candidates in the 2026 Nov. 3 General Election. Here are answers from 120th District Court judge candidate Ben Ivey.
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The Latest: Canada strikes back with tariffs on about $20 billion worth of US goods

The Latest: Canada strikes back with tariffs on about $20 billion worth of US goods

Canada struck back at U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday with tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods, in response to his latest round of tariffs on Canada