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Republican senator says his own party are ‘tone deaf’ as GOP spends millions to try to hold back Democratic blue wave

‘You’ve got Republicans scrambling everywhere’

The Independent UK · 8h ago

Paxton, Talarico spar over gas tax suspension amid rising prices

Talarico, who criticized the Iran war, has called for months for a gas tax holiday. Paxton now says the tax should be permanently ended.

The Texas Tribune · 8h ago

Karl Rove says John Cornyn, not Paxton, could beat Talarico

Karl Rove speaks at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival, focusing on the comments made by Bo French and the U.S. Senate race.

The Texas Tribune · 14h ago

Remains of missing 21 year-old student Jason Landry found six years after he vanished in Texas

The Texas State University Student was driving home in 2020 when his car crashed, but his body had not been found until now

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Minister at James Talarico's Longtime Church Says Jesus 'Didn't Die To Save Our Sins' in Undercover Video

Edited undercover footage shows an Austin church minister questioning traditional Christian teachings, prompting political criticism of James Talarico despite no evidence that the Texas Senate candidate shares her views.

International Business Times UK · Sep 24

Republicans see warning signs for Paxton in the Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs

The area’s Republican voters are typically reliable, but Paxton’s political baggage has some contemplating skipping his race or voting for the Democrat.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 24

9 Senate races that could decide the 2026 midterm elections as Republicans fight to hold their majority and Democrats target key battleground seats

The 2026 Senate race is narrowing around a handful of states where one seat could change the balance in Washington. Republicans hold 53 seats, while Democrats need four net gains for control. From Alaska's unusual ballot to Ohio's comeback fight, these contests offer the clearest look at where the Senate…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

John Cornyn lost his primary after Trump backed his opponent. He’s now supporting a probe into Trump Jr.

Donald Trump Jr. has faced backlash over foreign gifts

We Got This Covered · Sep 23

AI political ads warp reality ahead of US midterms

AI-generated political ads are proliferating ahead of the US midterms, with candidates and outside groups using deepfakes and synthetic video to attack rivals and draw attention. While the tools make campaign content cheaper and more creative, experts warn they could further erode trust by making voters doubt both fake and…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Republicans dump cash into red states as they try to hold the line against Democrats in the midterms

Republicans are entering the final stretch of the US midterms on the defensive, pouring money into traditionally red states as voter anger over living costs, fuel prices and the Iran war weighs on the party. Some GOP candidates are distancing themselves from Trump on immigration and foreign policy, while Democrats…

The Economic Times · Sep 23