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.

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.

Was the first-ever GOP midterm convention a success?
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Republicans gathered for their first-ever midterm convention. The two-day Dallas event was designed to drive more conservatives to the polls in November. But experts say it will be a few more weeks before we get even a hint at whether the effort made a difference in the minds of undecided voters.

First Republican midterm convention closes in Dallas

The first Republican midterm convention came to a close in Downtown Dallas, drawing support and backlash from both sides of the aisle.

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. 

Top Texas Republicans featured at GOP midterm in Dallas
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Several prominent Republican lawmakers spoke at the GOP's midterm convention in Dallas on Thursday. FOX 4's Casey Stegall has more.

Exuberant Trump closes out Republican midterm convention in Dallas

Dallas remains front and center on the political stage Thursday as the second and final night the first Republican midterm convention happens.

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.

FULL: Trump’s speech on Day 2 of RNC Midterm Convention
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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.

FULL: JD Vance’s 2026 RNC Midterm Convention speech
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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.

JD Vance fires back after Mexican flag protest disrupts RNC convention
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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.”

JD Vance targets James Talarico’s gender views
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Vice President JD Vance criticized Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico over his views on gender and religion, then made a pointed reference to Talarico’s browser history.

FULL: Donald Trump Jr.’s RNC Midterm Convention speech
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Donald Trump Jr. delivers his full speech at the 2026 Republican midterm convention in Dallas. Trump Jr. honors Charlie Kirk and discusses free speech, family, immigration, law enforcement, energy production, taxes and the upcoming midterm elections. He frames the election as a choice between what he calls “common sense” and “extremism,” while criticizing Democratic socialism and urging voters to support Republican candidates.

FULL: Karoline Leavitt’s RNC Midterm Convention speech
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Former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt delivers her full speech at the 2026 Republican midterm convention in Dallas. Leavitt discusses her time working for President Donald Trump, immigration, public safety, law enforcement, taxes, economic policy and the Republican Party’s agenda. She also shares personal reflections on motherhood, Charlie Kirk and the upcoming midterm elections.