‘You started a fight’: Patrick uses convention speech to scold Democrats

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick was among the first Texas speakers Thursday at the second and final night of the inaugural Republican midterm convention. 

Trump's order to limit mail voting blocked by appeals court

An appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling that blocks President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting mail voting. 

Paxton asks Republicans for prayers, votes at midterm convention

Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate blasted his Democratic opponent during his speech at the opening night of the party’s first midterm convention in Dallas.

Democrats counter GOP convention in Dallas with rallies and events

Democrats, headlined by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, gathered at Dallas City Hall to denounce the Republican midterm convention as a "Trumpapalooza" smoke-and-mirrors distraction. The Dems are planning protests and local community events as counter activities.

Trump’s Dallas Visit: What to Expect
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 Clarice Tinsley, Shaun Rabb and SMU’s Matthew Wilson preview Trump’s visit and the GOP midterm convention 

Fake Dallas GOP convention website sends people to Epstein files

A website that claimed to be associated with the Republican Party’s midterm convention happening in Dallas next week was taken offline Friday.

Key Races Heat Up in Florida, Michigan & Georgia
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S.E. Cupp and Bill Anderson break down the key races shaping the 2026 midterm elections and the fight for control.

Whistleblower warns new USPS mail-in ballot system could threaten midterm elections

An anonymous whistleblower warns an untested online system for mail-in ballots could cause severe election disruptions as a legal battle over the Trump executive order plays out in federal court.

Youth, Women, and the Midterms |Battleground Midterms
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What’s really going on with the GOP's path to the midterms? Political commentators S.E. Cupp and Bill Anderson sit down to untangle how young voters and married women are shaking up the political map.

Why 1.2 million Texans are on the voter ‘suspense’ list and how to fix it

About 1.2 million Texas voters have been placed on the state’s "suspense" list with early voting in the 2026 midterm elections less than two months away.

Dallas estimates $1.8M security cost for the upcoming Republican National Convention

Dallas officials estimate police security for the upcoming Republican National Convention could cost $1.8 million as the city explores reimbursement options.

Texas governor’s race: Abbott widens lead over Hinojosa in new poll

A new poll has found that while the Texas governor’s race is much tighter than similar races in the past, the gap between the candidates has widened.

What the Supreme Court's mail-in ballot decision could mean

The Supreme Court ruling created a path for President Donald Trump’s restrictions on mail-in voting, introducing uncertainty for millions of voters accustomed to casting their ballots by mail.

Supreme Court clears way for Trump mail-in voting restrictions

The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for President Donald Trump to move ahead with his executive order restricting mail-in voting.

Paxton rolls out data center plan; Talarico questions his motives

Texas Attorney General and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Ken Paxton has released his plan to address data center concerns in Texas, but Democrats have questioned his motives.