Talarico's lead narrows over Paxton in Texas US Senate race

Democrat James Talarico is continuing to attract the support of independent voters in the race for U.S. Senate over his Republican opponent, Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Court leaves Crystal Mason’s illegal voting acquittal in place

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals dismissed an appeal in a long-running Tarrant County voter fraud case, leaving Fort Worth resident Crystal Mason acquitted after she was previously convicted of illegally voting in 2016.

Ted Cruz discusses Texas Senate race and college sports bill

Senator Ted Cruz discussed the tight Texas Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico, out-of-state campaign fundraising, and how the proposed Protect College Sports Act would regulate student-athlete transfers.

Texas Senate Race Heats Up
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Senator Ted Cruz discusses the competitive Texas Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Tallarico, highlighting fundraising challenges and the impact of the Protect College Sports Act on college athletics.

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James Copenhaver, survivor injured in Trump 2024 Butler rally shooting, dies

One of the victims who was shot during a failed assassination attempt on President Donald Trump in 2024, has died, according to several reports. 

Despite intensive crackdown, voter fraud remains rare, experts say

A federal probe into state voter rolls aimed at identifying noncitizens has led to open voter fraud investigations and arrests, according to a Homeland Security official.

Texas DPS error delays voter registration for tens of thousands before November election
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A Texas DPS online system error delayed tens of thousands of voter applications in Dallas and Collin counties, but officials assure all eligible voters will cast ballots in November.

Trump welcomes China’s Xi with rare planeside greeting ahead of talks

Chinese President Xi Jinping received a planeside welcome from President Donald Trump on Wednesday after arriving in the U.S. for the second of two summits between the world leaders this year.

New poll puts Talarico ahead in Texas Senate race

A new poll shows Democrats in Texas have a chance to win two statewide races in November, something they haven't done in more than 30 years.

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Talarico vs. Paxton: Who has the better plan to lower costs?

In a Texas Senate race defined by the rising cost of everyday life, Ken Paxton and James Talarico are offering voters different approaches to affordability. Paxton is proposing new tax deductions, an expanded Child Tax Credit and permanent "Trump Accounts," while Talarico is calling for higher wages, expanded tax credits and tougher action against corporations he says are contributing to higher prices.

Texas DPS voter registration error leaves thousands of applications unprocessed ahead of midterm deadline

A Texas Department of Public Safety error means about 11 months’ worth of voter registration applications were never sent to county election officials, creating a severe backlog less than two weeks before the November midterm deadline.

Supreme Court declines to intervene in surrogate custody dispute over baby born in Texas

The U.S. Supreme Court will not block a California judgment recognizing a couple as the legal parents of a child born in Texas after a surrogate refused their request to terminate the pregnancy.

Error leads to unprocessed Texas voter applications
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Some Texas voter applications are still waiting to be processed after a DPS error. The department did not send applications to county voting officials. 

Austin ICE shooting: Federal judge grants emergency order to stop man's deportation

The attorney for a Venezuelan man shot by an ICE officer in North Austin says that a federal judge has granted an emergency order to stop his deportation.

Talarico holds narrow lead over Paxton in latest Texas Senate poll

The latest poll from Texas Southern University shows Democrat James Talarico holding onto a narrow one-point lead over Attorney General Ken Paxton in the race to become Texas' next senator.

Court refuses to remove Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare

A Texas court dismissed a lawsuit seeking to remove Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare from office after former state Rep. Lon Burnam accused O’Hare of misconduct for having him kicked out and arrested during a meeting.