President Trump visiting North Texas ahead of midterm elections
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FOX 4's Casey Stegall speaks with SMU political science professor Cal Jillson on New York Times reports on private comments made by Ken Paxton during the midterm convention. Plus, they discuss President Trump heading to Denton tomorrow.

Talarico vs. Paxton: Different plans for Texas’ data center boom

Data centers have become a major talking point as their growth continues to expand across Texas, sparking debate surrounding who should have the final say in their regulation and what should be regulated.

In leaked audio, Ken Paxton says Trump convention dropped Republican polling numbers

Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton told a private fundraiser that President Donald Trump's midterm convention hurt the party's candidates, according to leaked audio from the event.

Alabama voters to decide constitutional amendments on national anthem, Pledge of Allegiance, prayer

A Southern state is poised to become the first in the nation to have constitutional amendments requiring the Pledge of Allegiance and the national anthem in its schools based on what voters decide in November.

Ken Paxton and James Talarico participate in separate forums amid Texas Senate debate uncertainty
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Ken Paxton and James Talarico sit down for separate conversations with the US Hispanic Business Council as uncertainty continues over a potential debate in the Texas U.S. Senate race.

Supreme Court allows Trump administration to resume third-country deportations

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court let President Donald Trump’s administration continue deporting people to countries other than their own for now, while the justices consider whether the policy is legal.

Senate passes 'Protect College Sports Act'
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The U.S. Senate just passed a bill that would shake up the world of collegiate sports. The bill, known as the "Protect College Sports Act" would overhaul transfer and revenue sharing rules. Even though it has bipartisan support in the Senate, the bill could face some hurdles in the House.

Protect College Sports Act passes latest Senate vote, heads to U.S. House for approval

The U.S. Senate voted to approve a bill aimed at regulating spending and transfers in college sports for the second time this month. The bill will now head to the U.S. House for its final confirmation vote.

Governor, Voters & Strategy| Battleground Texas
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A look at the key debates driving the Texas governor’s race. Experts break down crucial voter registration challenges, dynamic campaign strategies, and the key issues shaping the upcoming election.

Bill to end minting pennies passes Senate, heads to Trump’s desk

The days of minting pennies may be numbered. On Monday, U.S. senators passed a bill that formally ends production of the venerable copper coin, sending the bill to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature. 

Trump denies offering to sell China weapons, adds 'maybe it's a good idea'

President Donald Trump contradicted a claim made by one of his ambassadors that he asked Chinese leader Xi Jinping if Beijing wanted to buy U.S. weapons during last week’s meeting between the two world leaders. 

Elections, Gas Prices & Candidate Debates| Battleground Texas
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A discussion on the Texas elections featuring candidates Gina Hinojosa, Greg Abbott, James Tallarico, and Ken Paxton, focusing on gas prices and voter concerns ahead of the midterms.

How suspending the federal gas tax might affect prices
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Over the weekend, Senate candidates James Talarico and Ken Paxton both said they support the suspension of the federal gas tax. Paxton went as far as to say he wants a permanent repeal of the tax. FOX 4's Steven Dial talked to oil and gas expert Rey Trevino about what impact that would have and how quickly.

Trump announces new Iowa steel mill expected to be largest in US

A proposed $15 billion steel plant in eastern Iowa promises to be the largest one in the United States when it opens in 2030. President Donald Trump announced the project from the White House on Monday afternoon, explaining that the project will help protect national security.

Crystal Mason speaks out on illegal voting acquittal

Crystal Mason spoke at the Tarrant County Courthouse after the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals upheld her illegal voting acquittal, ending an eight-year legal battle over her 2016 provisional ballot.

Trump administration rescinds nearly $1B in funds already approved by Congress

President Donald Trump canceled nearly $1 billion in spending that’s already been approved by Congress. Senators on both sides of the aisle say it's “illegal" and “theft from the American people."

Key Polls & Candidate Showdowns | Battleground Texas
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Join us on Battleground Texas as we dive into the latest polling, campaign strategies, and key races shaping the Lone Star State's political landscape ahead of November's elections.