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Ted Cruz tells moderate Republicans to 'shut up' and support Paxton

Ted Cruz tells moderate Republicans to 'shut up' and support Paxton

Cruz appeared on Fox News, arguing that moderates have long told conservatives to support the Republican nominee after losing a primary.

Texas Republicans turn against data centers, putting big tech on notice

Texas Republicans turn against data centers, putting big tech on notice

By Helen Coster and Dawn Kopecki NEW YORK, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Less than a year ago, Texas Governor Greg Abbott hailed Texas as the "epicenter of AI development." Now, in his bid for re-election, he is calling for sweeping new restrictions on data centers. And he’s hardly alone.

Latino voter backlash puts Texas governor's race on Democrats' midterm map

Latino voter backlash puts Texas governor's race on Democrats' midterm map

BEEVILLE, Texas, Sept 4 (Reuters) - The makeup and toys on Valencia Macias' table are items people buy on impulse at discount stores. But on a sweltering summer day in South Texas, she is trying to sell them to turn them into gas money, grocery money, student loan money: any kind of money.

The AI backlash uniting a divided America | The Excerpt

The AI backlash uniting a divided America | The Excerpt

Americans across the political divide are pushing back against data centers, AI and surveillance technology.

Representative Lance Gooden Criticizes Hollywood's Influence in Texas Senate Race

Representative Lance Gooden Criticizes Hollywood's Influence in Texas Senate Race

Representative Lance Gooden has voiced strong criticism regarding Hollywood's involvement in the Texas Senate race, specifically targeting a fundraiser hosted by 'Lost' co-creator Damon Lindelof for Democrat James Talarico. The event, scheduled for September 10, offers tickets ranging from $500 to $13,500 and is taking place in Brentwood, Los Angeles. Gooden, along with other critics, argues that this influx of 'woke Hollywood' money and influence from wealthy liberals is an attempt to shape Texas politics from afar, rather than allowing Texas voters to decide the race independently. He highlighted Talarico's progressive stances on various issues, including his views on Jesus Christ, white men as a terror threat, biological sexes, and border policy, suggesting these align with a 'woke' ideology. The race between Talarico and Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is reportedly very close, with an Emerson College Polling/Nexstar Media survey showing Paxton at 47% and Talarico at 46% among likely voter...

Texas Democrat James Talarico's Past Comments on Capitalism Resurface Amid Senate Campaign

Texas Democrat James Talarico's Past Comments on Capitalism Resurface Amid Senate Campaign

Texas Democratic Senate hopeful James Talarico is facing scrutiny over past comments made during a September 2020 Zoom call with Sierra Club activists. In the forum, Talarico described capitalism as an 'oppressive system' that, along with white supremacy and climate change, needed to be dismantled. He also expressed skepticism about the long-term viability of Texas's fossil fuel industry, despite the state being a major producer of crude oil. At the time, Talarico was running for his second term in the Texas state legislature. His spokesperson, JT Ennis, has stated that Talarico is a 'proud capitalist' and acknowledges that he 'missed the mark on some of his past statements.' Ennis also highlighted Talarico's votes in favor of the oil industry and his current stance on an 'all of the above' energy strategy that supports Texas oil and gas jobs. Republicans have used these past comments to attack Talarico, while his campaign has countered by pointing to Republican candidate Ken Paxton's own controversies.

Trump vows to hit campaign trail hard for Republicans in tight midterms

Trump vows to hit campaign trail hard for Republicans in tight midterms

By Bo Erickson and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump vowed on Wednesday to campaign aggressively for Republican candidates ahead of November's midterm elections, saying he has planned extensive travel to states with high-stakes races.

Trump says midterms won't impact Iran war efforts: 'I'm not running'

Trump says midterms won't impact Iran war efforts: 'I'm not running'

President Donald Trump said the looming November midterms won't affect his commitment to the Iran war ‒ noting that he's not on the ballot.

Musk launches steering-wheel-free taxi service in bet riders lose 'no control' fears and hop inside

Musk launches steering-wheel-free taxi service in bet riders lose 'no control' fears and hop inside

Elon Musk sent dozens of self-driving Cybercabs missing steering wheels and brake pedals onto Austin, Texas, streets Thursday in a bet Americans will get over their fears of “no control” rides and hop inside

Flock surveillance cameras become midterm campaign target as voters balk at tech companies' power

Flock surveillance cameras become midterm campaign target as voters balk at tech companies' power

Across the country and up and down the ballot, candidates from both parties are increasingly on the attack over Flock cameras

Analysis-Texas' halt on powering data centers reflects US reckoning over 'ghost' demand

Analysis-Texas' halt on powering data centers reflects US reckoning over 'ghost' demand

Sept 1 (Reuters) - Data centers have requested roughly as much electricity across the middle swath of the United States as it takes to power every home in the country, but much of that demand may be an illusion.

Beto O'Rourke Joins Gina Hinojosa in El Paso to Rally Support for Texas Gubernatorial Campaign

Beto O'Rourke Joins Gina Hinojosa in El Paso to Rally Support for Texas Gubernatorial Campaign

Former U.S. Representative Beto O'Rourke participated in a town hall event in El Paso on August 31, 2026, alongside Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa. O'Rourke also engaged with students during a campaign stop at the University of Texas at El Paso. These events were organized by the UTEP College Democrats and the Gina for Texas campaign, aiming to galvanize support for a 'blue wave' in Texas. Hinojosa's campaign is focusing on critical issues such as data centers, education, and corruption. This visit follows recent polls indicating a virtual tie between Hinojosa and incumbent Republican Governor Greg Abbott in the race for Texas governor. Governor Abbott also recently visited El Paso to discuss education and school district budgets, making two visits to the city in August to address various state issues.