Who leads 2026 Texas Senate race? Paxton vs. Talarico poll tracker
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
House speaker says $5,000 'Trump Dividend' needs congressional approval
President Donald Trump’s pledge to send $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans keep control of Congress would require lawmakers’ approval, House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday.
President Donald Trump’s pledge to send $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans keep control of Congress would require lawmakers’ approval, House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday.
Talarico leads Paxton in new Texas Senate poll, but race shifts among older voters
The race for U.S. Senate in Texas is getting national attention as Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico continue to campaign across the state. A new AARP poll shows Talarico in a slight lead over Paxton, but Paxton has an advantage over older voters.
The race for U.S. Senate in Texas is getting national attention as Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico continue to campaign across the state. A new AARP poll shows Talarico in a slight lead over Paxton, but Paxton has an advantage over older voters.
Statewide GOP nominee Bo French sparks outrage after targeting UT football fans online
The Republican nominee for the Texas Railroad Commission is facing fierce backlash from within his own party after posting inflammatory remarks on social media about students celebrating a University of Texas football victory.
The Republican nominee for the Texas Railroad Commission is facing fierce backlash from within his own party after posting inflammatory remarks on social media about students celebrating a University of Texas football victory.
Bo French faces backlash over posts criticizing UT student demographics
Texas Railroad Commission Republican nominee Bo French is facing backlash from fellow Republicans after posting social media comments that mischaracterized a photo of celebrating University of Texas football fans as evidence of Americans being displaced by foreigners.
Texas Railroad Commission Republican nominee Bo French is facing backlash from fellow Republicans after posting social media comments that mischaracterized a photo of celebrating University of Texas football fans as evidence of Americans being displaced by foreigners.
Federal budget deficit hits $2T in first 11 months of fiscal year 2026, CBO reports
The federal government's annual budget deficit reached $2 trillion after the first 11 months of fiscal year 2026, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reported.
The federal government's annual budget deficit reached $2 trillion after the first 11 months of fiscal year 2026, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reported.
Is Mitch McConnell returning to the Senate? What we know
Sen. Mitch McConnell could be returning to the Senate soon, according to reports.
Sen. Mitch McConnell could be returning to the Senate soon, according to reports.
Big push for both parties begins for November midterm elections
On Friday, the sprint toward the November midterm elections hit a new gear, fueled by new cash and tough words.
On Friday, the sprint toward the November midterm elections hit a new gear, fueled by new cash and tough words.
2026 Election: Big push for both parties begins
On Friday, the sprint toward the November midterm elections hit a new gear, fueled by new cash and tough words.
On Friday, the sprint toward the November midterm elections hit a new gear, fueled by new cash and tough words.
Abbott, Hinojosa deadlocked in new Texas governor poll
The race for Texas governor is shaping up to be a dead heat between Gov. Greg Abbott and his opponent, Gina Hinojosa, based on a new poll.
The race for Texas governor is shaping up to be a dead heat between Gov. Greg Abbott and his opponent, Gina Hinojosa, based on a new poll.
Galveston County cannot use new precinct map in November, Texas Supreme Court rules
The Texas Supreme Court ruled Galveston County cannot use its newly drawn precinct map in November’s election.
The Texas Supreme Court ruled Galveston County cannot use its newly drawn precinct map in November’s election.
Jimmy Kimmel to air Talarico interview on YouTube instead of ABC
Late-night television talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has made the decision to pull an interview with Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico from network TV and air it on YouTube due to pressure from the Federal Communications Commission.
Late-night television talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has made the decision to pull an interview with Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico from network TV and air it on YouTube due to pressure from the Federal Communications Commission.
Turning Point USA unveils Charlie Kirk statue outside Phoenix headquarters
One year after Charlie Kirk was assassinated, Turning Point USA unveiled a statue of him outside their headquarters in Phoenix.
One year after Charlie Kirk was assassinated, Turning Point USA unveiled a statue of him outside their headquarters in Phoenix.
Trump tells Republicans they ‘go to hell’ if they don’t vote in November
President Donald Trump closed out the Republican’s inaugural midterm convention being held in Dallas with a fervent plea to the crowd to vote as if he’s on the ballot in November.
President Donald Trump closed out the Republican’s inaugural midterm convention being held in Dallas with a fervent plea to the crowd to vote as if he’s on the ballot in November.
FULL: Trump’s speech on Day 2 of RNC Midterm Convention
President Donald J. Trump delivers his full speech at the Republican National Committee’s 2026 midterm convention in Dallas, Texas. Trump discusses his administration’s record, border security, crime, inflation, food and egg prices, energy production, tariffs, manufacturing, voter ID, Iran and nuclear weapons. He also urges Republicans to vote, endorses Ken Paxton for Senate and promotes a proposed $5,000 “Trump dividend” if Republicans win control of Congress.
President Donald J. Trump delivers his full speech at the Republican National Committee’s 2026 midterm convention in Dallas, Texas. Trump discusses his administration’s record, border security, crime, inflation, food and egg prices, energy production, tariffs, manufacturing, voter ID, Iran and nuclear weapons. He also urges Republicans to vote, endorses Ken Paxton for Senate and promotes a proposed $5,000 “Trump dividend” if Republicans win control of Congress.
Trump warns voters they’ll “go to hell” if they don’t vote
President Donald Trump urged the crowd to vote, warning them, “You know what happens if you don’t vote? You go to hell.”
President Donald Trump urged the crowd to vote, warning them, “You know what happens if you don’t vote? You go to hell.”
Trump calls Paxton greatest attorney general in history
President Donald Trump urged Texans to elect Ken Paxton, joking about Paxton’s appearance, clothing and speaking style before praising him as “the greatest attorney general in the history of our country.”
President Donald Trump urged Texans to elect Ken Paxton, joking about Paxton’s appearance, clothing and speaking style before praising him as “the greatest attorney general in the history of our country.”
FULL: JD Vance’s 2026 RNC Midterm Convention speech
Vice President JD Vance delivers his full speech at the 2026 Republican midterm convention in Dallas. Vance honors Charlie Kirk, discusses his family and the American “birthright,” and outlines the Trump administration’s record on immigration, crime, jobs, taxes, housing and health care. He also criticizes Democratic candidates and policies, including remarks about James Talarico in Texas and Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, before urging Republicans to turn out in the November midterm elections.
Vice President JD Vance delivers his full speech at the 2026 Republican midterm convention in Dallas. Vance honors Charlie Kirk, discusses his family and the American “birthright,” and outlines the Trump administration’s record on immigration, crime, jobs, taxes, housing and health care. He also criticizes Democratic candidates and policies, including remarks about James Talarico in Texas and Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, before urging Republicans to turn out in the November midterm elections.
Vance tells protester to ‘get your ass’ to Mexico during Republican convention speech in Dallas
Vice President JD Vance was one of the final speakers Thursday during the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
Vice President JD Vance was one of the final speakers Thursday during the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
JD Vance fires back after Mexican flag protest disrupts RNC convention
Vice President JD Vance responded to a protester waving a Mexican flag during the convention, saying, “If you love Mexico so much, get your ass over there. I’ll buy you the plane ticket.”
Vice President JD Vance responded to a protester waving a Mexican flag during the convention, saying, “If you love Mexico so much, get your ass over there. I’ll buy you the plane ticket.”