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Scoop: GOP called Howard Lutnick to reverse crypto PAC's Texas move

"This was not a smart move."

Axios

James Talarico calls for federal gas tax pause to combat surging fuel prices

A trade group argued that a federal gas tax suspension would be unlikely to show up in savings for drivers and would diminish needed infrastructure revenue.

The Texas Tribune

On the issues: A Q&A with Ken Paxton and John Cornyn

As Cornyn and Paxton head to the runoff, we updated our Q&A to reflect the two candidates. Both declined to participate, so we used their past statements and voting history to show where they stand on foreign policy, AI and other key issues.

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Democratic candidates start 2026 with a fundraising bang

Money continued to flow as the midterm election year kicked off. Fundraising reports covering the first three months of the year show that it was a fruitful first quarter for many congressional candidates, with a handful of Senate hopefuls reporting eight-figure hauls and some House candidates surpassing the $2 million…

Roll Call

John Cornyn wallops Ken Paxton in first quarter fundraising for U.S. Senate seat

Both Republican candidates lagged far behind Democratic candidate James Talarico.

The Texas Tribune

James Talarico raises record-breaking $27 million in first quarter for Senate bid

The Austin Democrat’s haul is the largest-ever sum for a Senate candidate — in any state — in the first quarter of an election year.

The Texas Tribune

Dan Patrick says Republicans will “have a tough time” holding Texas House majority in November

The lieutenant governor’s remarks are the latest sign that Republicans are worried about the fall midterms. The GOP has controlled the state House since 2003 and currently has an 88-62 advantage.

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Five weeks after teasing endorsement, Trump remains on the sidelines of Cornyn-Paxton Senate runoff

The president could still weigh in over the next seven weeks. But his inaction before last month’s dropout deadline has only hardened the rivalry.

The Texas Tribune

Trump Likely Won't Endorse John Cornyn In Texas' Senate GOP Primary In The End, Giving a Boost To Ken Paxton: Report

President Donald Trump may not end up endorsing Senator John Cornyn in Texas' Senate GOP primary, according to a new report.

Latin Times

Competing claims on SAVE America Act disenfranchising voters

by Lori Robertson ANALYSIS — Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer has said the SAVE America Act “could disenfranchise over 20 million American citizens,” while Republicans dispute that the voter registration and ID bill would block any legitimate voters. Election experts say the bill, which isn’t expected to pass, would…

Roll Call

James Talarico Replies To Pastor Close To Pete Hegseth Who Called For Him To Be 'Crucified With Christ': 'I Still Love You'

State Rep. James Talarico replied to Brooks Potteiger, an evangelical pastor reportedly close to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who called for him to be "crucified with Christ."

Latin Times

Pastor Reportedly Close To Pete Hegseth Calls For James Talarico a 'Demon,' Says He Wants Him 'Crucified With Christ'

Brooks Potteiger, an evangelical pastor reportedly close to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has called for state Rep. James Talarico to be "crucified with Christ."

Latin Times

Abbott legal brief criticizes Paxton’s rushed lawsuit against Harris County’s immigrant legal fund

“Perhaps the Attorney General only recently learned of this program; perhaps the office’s attention was focused elsewhere,” lawyers for Abbott wrote, noting the fund has existed for five years.

The Texas Tribune

Airport chaos and lines will only get worse as Trump keeps the Senate laser-focused on his SAVE act

ANALYSIS: The president’s demand that Republicans link a bill that cannot pass the Senate to Homeland Security funding is sure to backfire, writes Eric Garcia — and Americans are paying the price

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In a move dripping with pettiness, Senate Republicans unanimously pass a TSA measure targeting Democrats

He claims that the only reason Democrats won’t fund TSA is that they don’t experience the lines.

Latin Times

Cornyn Still Lags Behind Paxton In Texas Republican Primary But Would Overtake Him With Trump Endorsement: Poll

Texas Sen. John Cornyn still lags behind state Attorney General Ken Paxton in Texas' Republican primary for the U.S. Senate, but would overtake him if President Donald Trump endorses him, a new poll shows.

Latin Times

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.

Latin Times

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.

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Here’s how to vote in Texas’ May 26 primary runoff elections

Voters will decide over 30 races, including a nationally watched battle between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton. The registration deadline is April 27, and early voting is May 18–22.

Latin Times

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.

The Texas Tribune

Cornyn, Paxton decline to withdraw from Texas Senate runoff ballot as deadline passes

The day after the March 3 primary, President Donald Trump pledged to endorse either John Cornyn or Ken Paxton “soon,” and call on the other to drop out. He has yet to make an endorsement.

The Guardian - US

Texas lawmakers spar over DHS funding as long lines loom at US airports

John Cornyn and Greg Casar debate TSA agent pay outside Austin airport as partial shutdown enters second month

Latin Times

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.

Latin Times

Trump Avoids Endorsing a Candidate For Texas' Senate Race: 'I Think They Both Win'

President Donald Trump avoided endorsing a candidate for the Republican primary in the Texas Senate race, saying they can both beat the Democratic candidate, state Rep. James Talarico.

Axios

MAGA ramps up pressure on Trump to dump Cornyn

Activists have targeted the Texas senator in their most aggressive lobbying effort of Trump's second term.

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