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James Talarico Still Ahead Of Both Republican Candidates In Texas Senate Election, New Poll Shows
State Rep. James Talarico continues to beat both Republican candidates ahead of the U.S. Senate elections in Texas, according to a new poll.
Greg Abbott Announces Texas Won't Observe Cesar Chavez Day Due To Abuse Accusations
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that the state won't observe Cesar Chavez Day following allegations of sexual abuse, including of minors, unearthed in a new report.
Trump Misses Key Deadline To Endorse a Candidate In Texas Republican Primary For U.S. Senate
President Donald Trump has missed a key deadline to endorse one of the candidates in Texas' Republican primary for the U.S. Senate between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton.
Texas Lawmakers Cornyn, Casar Clash at Austin Airport Over DHS Funding: 'Tell Your Democrats to Vote to Pay These Poor People'
Texas Sen. John Cornyn and Rep. Greg Casar clashed publicly outside Austin-Bergstrom International Airport during a press event highlighting the impact of a partial DHS shutdown on federal workers.
Dallas Police Confirm Man Killed in Standoff Worked for Rep. Jasmine Crockett Under False Identity
Diamon Mazairre Robinson had posed as a federal officer under the "Specialty Dignitary Police," a nonexistent agency for which he created identification cards, officials said. He worked providing security services for Crockett for "years."
Trump Reportedly Under Pressure From MAGA World To Not Endorse John Cornyn In Texas Senate Primary
President Donald Trump is under pressure from the MAGA world to refrain from endorsing Sen. John Cornyn in Texas' Republican primary for the U.S. Senate elections.
Donald Trump Takes Aim At James Talarico Ahead Of Texas Senate Race: 'Grossly Incompetent'
President Donald Trump took aim at Texas state Rep. James Talarico ahead of the state's elections for the U.S. Senate, calling him "grossly incompetent."
James Talarico Says He'd Be 'Honored' To Have Jasmine Crockett Campaign For Him In The Texas Senate Race: 'Always Puts The Cause First'
State Rep. James Talarico said he would be "honored" to have Rep. Jasmine Crockett campaign for him in the Texas race for U.S. Senate, where he will face the winner of the runoff between Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Egyptian Family of Six Says ICE Immigration Facility In Texas Is 'Slowly Killing Us On The Inside'
According to the family's attorney, they have been detained far longer than the average stay at an immigration facility, which the Department of Homeland Security says is about two weeks.
Trump-Endorsed Candidate Competing For Tony Gonzales' Seat In Texas Under Scrutiny Over Posts Featuring Nazi Content
Brandon Herrera, now the Republican candidate for Texas' 23rd congressional district after Rep. Tony Gonzales withdrew from the race over his affair with an aide who later committed suicide, is under scrutiny himself for posts featuring Nazi content.
Trump's Expected Endorsement Of John Cornyn In Texas GOP Primary Reportedly Stalled After Getting Leaked
President Donald Trump was expected to endorse Senator John Cornyn in the party's Texas primary, but it stalled after his intention was leaked to the press, according to a new report.
James Talarico Takes Aim At War In Iran: 'Always Enough Money To Bomb People On The Other Side Of The World'
State Rep. James Talarico took aim at the ongoing war in Iran, questioning the amount of money spent in the conflict instead of investing it at home.
James Talarico Beating Both Ken Paxton And John Cornyn In Texas Senate Election, Poll Shows
Texas State Rep. James Talarico is currently beating both Attorney General Ken Paxton and Sen. John Cornyn in hypothetical matchups in the U.S. Senate race, according to a new poll.
Ken Paxton Would Continue Leading In Texas GOP Primary For Senate Even If Trump Endorses His Rival, Poll Shows
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton would still lead Sen. John Cornyn even if President Donald Trump endorses the incumbent in the GOP primary for the U.S. Senate, according to a new poll.
Ken Paxton Holds Sizable Lead On John Cornyn In Texas GOP Primary Ahead of Trump Endorsement
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton holds a sizable lead over Sen. John Cornyn ahead of the Republican primary for the nomination for the Upper House, according to a new poll.
Texas Lawmakers Question ICE Detention of Teen Mariachi Musicians and Parents: 'They Did Everything the Right Way'
A DHS spokesperson said ICE detained the parents because they were in the country illegally and said they "chose to bring their adult son and two children with them"
Pentagon to Test Anti-Drone Lasers at Southern Border After Military Mistakenly Shot Down CBP Drone and Party Balloon
The Pentagon is preparing to test a high-energy laser system designed to counter drones near the U.S.-Mexico border after two recent incidents in which similar systems were used to shoot down what later turned out to be a U.S. government drone and a party balloon.
Inmate At ICE Detention Detention Center Says Guards Bet Which Detainee Is Going To Commit Suicide Next
An inmate held at an ICE detention center in Texas described harsh living conditions in the premises, as well as widespread hunger, disease, and mistreatment by guards, including bets over which detainee would commit suicide next.
Investigation Reveals Content of 911 Calls From Immigration Center for Children in Distress: 'Three Seizures Today'
A recent investigation by NBC News obtained 911 call logs placed by staff at Dilley, adding to concerns about what detainees have experienced inside the center.
Eight in 10 Latino Voters in Texas Say Politicians Take Them for Granted, Poll Reveals
Eight in 10 Latino voters in Texas say politicians take them for granted, and four in 10 say they are more likely to support candidates who communicate with them in Spanish, according to a new survey.
Wisconsin Man Killed After Shooting at Officers While Fleeing Border Patrol Checkpoint
A Wisconsin man was shot and killed Wednesday after fleeing a U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint in West Texas and firing at pursuing law enforcement officers, authorities said.
Trump Warns Ken Paxton Over Claim He Would Disobey Order To Drop Out Of Texas Senate Race: 'Maybe Leads Me To Go The Other Direction'
President Donald Trump issued a warning to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over recent claims about being willing to disobey an eventual order to drop out of the state's GOP primary race for the U.S. Senate.
Jasmine Crockett Takes Heat For Defeat Against James Talarico In Texas: 'Literally Had No Ground Game'
Rep. Jasmine Crockett is taking heat for her defeat in Texas' Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate against James Talarico.
Ken Paxton Says He Will Disobey Donald Trump If He Endorses John Cornyn In The Texas Senate Race And Asks Him To Drop Out
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he will disobey President Donald Trump if he endorses his opponent in the Republican race for the U.S. Senate and asks him to drop out.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Slams Trump Over Demand That The Candidate Who He Doesn't Endorse In Texas Drops Out: 'This Is Wrong'
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene slammed President Donald Trump over his demand that the candidate who he doesn't endorse in the Texas Senate race drops out.
Talarico Campaign Adviser Says 'Faith and Family and Jobs' Message Helped Win Latino Voters in Texas Primary Victory
Texas state Rep. James Talarico won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate after a campaign that emphasized Latino outreach and a message centered on "faith and family and jobs."
Talarico Takes Aim At Republican Candidates After Winning Texas Democratic Primary: 'Both Of Them Are Extraordinarily Weak'
State Rep. James Talarico took aim at his two prospective opponents in the Texas election for the U.S. Senate later this year, claiming they are both "extraordinarily weak."
John Cornyn Takes Aim At Ken Paxton After Texas GOP Runoff Is Set: 'Flawed, Self-Centered Candidate'
Republican Sen. John Cornyn took aim at Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton after a runoff between the two was set following the party's primary on Tuesday.
Jasmine Crockett Concedes Texas' Democratic Senate Race To James Talarico: 'Must Rally Around Our Nominee'
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett conceded losing the Texas' Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate against state Rep. James Talarico, saying that the party must "rally around our nominee."
DHS Warns Iran 'Will Almost Certainly Escalate Retaliatory Actions' in U.S.
The Department of Homeland Security has warned that Iran and its proxies "will almost certainly escalate retaliatory actions—or calls to action" in the United States.