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Talarico praise for drag queen fuels Paxton Texas US Senate race attack

Talarico praise for drag queen fuels Paxton Texas US Senate race attack

Republican Ken Paxton launched a new ad in the Texas U.S. Senate contest attacking Democrat James Talarico over his comments about a Texas drag queen.

Angela Paxton breaks silence on Texas Senate race — sort of

Angela Paxton breaks silence on Texas Senate race — sort of

Without naming her estranged husband, Angela Paxton told Republican women the Senate seat matters more than the candidate. See what she said.

New poll puts Texas Senate, governor's races in play for Democrats

New poll puts Texas Senate, governor's races in play for Democrats

Texas Democrats haven't won statewide since 1994, but a new poll suggests both the Senate and governor's races are within reach. Here's the breakdown.

Data Center Opposition Emerges as Key Issue in U.S. Senate Races, Influencing Control of Congress

Data Center Opposition Emerges as Key Issue in U.S. Senate Races, Influencing Control of Congress

A nationwide backlash against the rapid expansion of data centers is becoming a significant factor in several U.S. Senate races, potentially influencing which party controls Congress during the second half of President Trump’s term. Public opposition to data center construction is widespread, with a Reuters/Ipsos survey in June indicating that 64% of respondents disagreed with building these facilities at scale and pace. An NBC News poll found that the same percentage of registered voters would be less likely to support a candidate who backs data center development in their community. This sentiment has led formerly pro-development politicians to become vocal skeptics, with campaigns increasingly competing to appear more anti-AI infrastructure. Republican strategists note that candidates are 'fleeing' from their initial stances due to local opposition. The issue is particularly potent in states with numerous planned data centers, such as Texas and Ohio, where it is being used as a key attack line in closel...

U.S. Representative Sylvia Garcia Calls for Transparency and Oversight Following ICE Shooting in Austin

U.S. Representative Sylvia Garcia Calls for Transparency and Oversight Following ICE Shooting in Austin

U.S. Representative Sylvia Garcia has publicly expressed strong concerns regarding the shooting of Wilber Rafael Garces Perez by an ICE agent in North Austin, Texas. Garcia, utilizing the platform X, stated that 'ICE is out of control' and demanded the immediate release of body camera footage related to the incident. Her comments underscore a broader call for accountability and a transparent investigation into the use of force by immigration agents. The incident has also prompted protests, with approximately 100 people gathering outside the Texas Capitol to demand answers. State Representative James Talarico also weighed in, noting that the individual shot had no criminal record and was left with a bullet lodged in his back. The shooting has ignited significant public and political outcry, with many advocating for independent oversight of immigration agencies.

State error in Texas creates huge backlog in voter registration applications as midterm voting nears

State error in Texas creates huge backlog in voter registration applications as midterm voting nears

County election offices throughout Texas are scrambling to process a massive backlog of voter registration applications stemming from an error at the state level

Muslim Americans push back as Republican politicians stoke anti-Sharia rhetoric ahead of election

Muslim Americans push back as Republican politicians stoke anti-Sharia rhetoric ahead of election

Senator Ted Cruz targeted Muslim Americans at the recent Republican midterm convention, declaring that Sharia law “has no place in America.”

Trump ramps up noncitizen voting prosecutions ahead of midterms

Trump ramps up noncitizen voting prosecutions ahead of midterms

By Andrew Goudsward and Tom Hals WASHINGTON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump’s administration is ramping up criminal prosecutions of noncitizens accused of voting in US elections as he presses claims of widespread election fraud ahead of the November midterms.

Talarico maintains slim edge in closely watched Texas US Senate race

Talarico maintains slim edge in closely watched Texas US Senate race

Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton remain locked in a close Texas U.S. Senate race, according to a new Texas Southern University poll.

Texas Senate poll shows Talarico, Paxton locked in tight race

Texas Senate poll shows Talarico, Paxton locked in tight race

With just over 40 days to Election Day, a new poll keeps the Texas Senate race within a single point. See where Talarico and Paxton stand now.

Talarico works to reach Black voters in his bid to win a US Senate seat as a Democrat in Texas

Talarico works to reach Black voters in his bid to win a US Senate seat as a Democrat in Texas

Democratic Texas U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico is working to reach Black voters, a key demographic in his race against Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton

Austin ICE shooting proves we've lost ability to wait for facts | Opinion

Austin ICE shooting proves we've lost ability to wait for facts | Opinion

Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez, a DoorDash driver, was shot by ICE in Austin. Some Democrats are demanding agents leave town before all the facts are in.