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This ain't his first rodeo: Trump heads to Texas to rally GOP

This ain't his first rodeo: Trump heads to Texas to rally GOP

Trump is set to rally Texas Republicans for the third time in a month as the GOP strives to hold on to a Senate seat and governor's mansion.

Watch live: Trump to speak at Texas midterm rally for Ken Paxton

Watch live: Trump to speak at Texas midterm rally for Ken Paxton

Trump headlines a San Antonio rally for Paxton tonight as early voting nears. Watch the livestream and see where the Texas Senate race stands.

Trump says 'nobody knows' where Talarico is. Here's what we know

Trump says 'nobody knows' where Talarico is. Here's what we know

Trump traveled to San Antonio for Paxton's “Midterm Rally,” repeatedly referred to Talarico as “Talafreako” and suggested he had disappeared.

Trump's trip to Texas is 3rd in 30 days as Senate race tightens

Trump's trip to Texas is 3rd in 30 days as Senate race tightens

President Donald Trump is traveling to San Antonio, Texas, on Oct. 7 to campaign with Ken Paxton. It will be Trump's third visit to the state in a month.

Gov. Abbott won't attend Trump Texas rally for Ken Paxton. Here's why

Gov. Abbott won't attend Trump Texas rally for Ken Paxton. Here's why

When asked if Abbott will attend Trump's visit, campaign staff pointed USA TODAY to comments Abbott made during a roundtable in Houston.

From El-Sayed to Talarico, 5 races and 5 keys to the midterms

From El-Sayed to Talarico, 5 races and 5 keys to the midterms

A Democratic tsunami? Or can the GOP avert disaster? What to watch, from Hispanic voters to the power of money--and an unexpected contest in Kansas.

Can Dems Actually Win the Senate? Here’s a State-by-State Guide

Can Dems Actually Win the Senate? Here’s a State-by-State Guide

The party has a generational opportunity to pick up seats as Donald Trump's abysmal polling hamstrings Republican candidates

New polls put Democrats in position for Senate control

New polls put Democrats in position for Senate control

New YouGov polls show Democrats leading in six key Senate races, giving the party multiple paths to reclaiming control of the chamber in November.

Chris Stirewalt says Texas Senate race is about Paxton, not a blue shift

Chris Stirewalt says Texas Senate race is about Paxton, not a blue shift

Texas isn't turning blue, analyst Chris Stirewalt says — but it has "real qualms" about Paxton. See his read on the Senate race.

Trump rallies for Paxton in third Texas trip in a month as Republicans defend stronghold

Trump rallies for Paxton in third Texas trip in a month as Republicans defend stronghold

By Nandita Bose SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct 7 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump made his third trip to Texas in a month on Wednesday to campaign for Republicans who now face unexpectedly tight midterm election battles as they seek to retain control of Congress.

Trump heads back to Texas to rally for Ken Paxton. See where

Trump heads back to Texas to rally for Ken Paxton. See where

Paxton announced that President Trump will be joining him at the “Midterm Rally” on Wednesday, Oct. 7,

Can Democrats expand their Senate map?

Can Democrats expand their Senate map?

Plus: Will Ken Paxton's estranged wife help him win?