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Statewide battles, Latino voters and down-ballot contests: the biggest Texas political stories to watch in 2026

The Texas Tribune’s politics team has compiled five of the top stories we're watching this year, when voters will have their first chance to make their opinions known on the events of 2025.

The Texas Tribune

Trump’s inner circle surprised by his recent pardon spree: report

Top Trump aide left blindsided by president’s controversial clemency spree

The Independent UK

“Construction can’t continue”: South Texas builders say ICE arrests have upended industry

More than 300 people attended an impromptu meeting that industry leaders in the Rio Grande Valley hosted to draw attention to the chilling effect ICE arrests have had on construction.

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Texas Democratic candidates unite in the Rio Grande Valley to court Latino voters

State Rep. James Talarico faces an uphill battle in his U.S. Senate bid while 15th Congressional hopeful Bobby Pulido aims to flip the district, but he must first win his primary.

The Texas Tribune

AOC is staying mum on endorsing 2026 races so far - could it be a sign of a Senate run?

A series of progressives are staging primary challenges in the vein of Ocasio-Cortez’s insurgent 2018 run

The Independent UK

Trump's Latest Pardon in Texas Leaves Republican Allies Stunned: "Extremely Disappointed"

In a surprise move, President Donald Trump has pardoned Democratic Representative Henry Cuellar for federal corruption charges.

International Business Times

Trump’s pardon of Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar leaves local Republicans surprised and disappointed

Some county GOP officials said the president’s pardon could complicate their plans to unseat the Laredo Democrat in South Texas’ battleground 28th Congressional District.

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Cuellar wins a key nod to regain a top House Appropriations post - Roll Call

Trump’s pardon of the Texan put Democrats in the awkward spot of having to decide whether to reinstate Cuellar to his former plum role.

Roll Call

Indiana rejection cuts into Trump's push to gain more GOP House seats

So far, Republicans are likely to have a net gain of just one to four seats in the redistricting war.

Axios

After Trump pardon, Rep. Henry Cuellar restored to homeland security funding post

After his corruption indictment last year, the Laredo Democrat forfeited his role as the top Democrat on the House Appropriations subcommittee that oversees more than $65 billion in annual spending.

The Texas Tribune

These are the key Texas races for Congress in 2026 - Roll Call

Here’s how races in Texas are shaping up following Monday’s filing deadline for candidates for office in next year’s midterm elections.

Roll Call

Ex-Con Congressman Attempts a Texas Comeback

Steve Stockman, the felonious GOP politician, wants to return to Washington with a bid for a newly gerrymandered Houston-area district.

Texas Observer

‘Sorry Don, you got played’: Donald Trump melts down after Henry Cuellar announces Democratic campaign despite receiving his pardon

Donald Trump pardoned Henry Cuellar and his wife on Dec. 3, claiming their prosecution was a political hit job by Biden. But the real political play was Trump’s. He thought freeing Cuellar would buy loyalty and maybe even a party switch. Instead, Cuellar walked out of the courthouse and right…

The Mary Sue

Trump Explodes Over 'Lack Of Loyalty' From Pardoned Congressman Cuellar

Donald Trump warns 'no more Mr. Nice Guy' after pardoned Congressman Henry Cuellar launches a Democratic reelection campaign, sparking fury over 'disloyalty'.

International Business Times UK

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The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: Key Republican backs release of video of strike on alleged drug boat

Democrats are pushing the Trump administration to release the video of a second strike on the drug boat which was incapacitated in the Caribbean. Key US politics stories from 7 December 2025

Axios

Trump pardoned him days ago. Now he's furious the Democrat is running for reelection.

In pardoning Cuellar, Trump claimed the congressman was unfairly prosecuted.

The Independent UK

Trump attacks Democrat he just pardoned over a ‘lack of LOYALTY’

Trump bemoans Democratic congressman’s refusal to play turncoat after pardon for bribery, money laundering charges

The Guardian - US

Trump slams ‘lack of loyalty’ after pardoned Democrat says he won’t change party

Henry Cuellar launched House re-election bid as Democrat days after Trump pardoned him over bribery charges

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International Business Times UK

Donald Trump's Statue Removed in Texas Museum as Visitors Kept Hitting It

In 2021, the wax statue of Donald Trump had to be moved to the storage unit of a wax museum in Texas as visitors kept hitting and scratching it.

The Texas Tribune

Supreme Court’s map ruling sends Texas Democrats toward potential primaries, retirement or higher office bids

Houston Democrats are barreling toward a primary while North Texas Democrats await Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s Senate decision.

We Got This Covered

Donald Trump calls former president a ‘threat to Democracy’ for those speaking the ‘TRUTH.’ Guess who needs a long, hard look in the mirror?

His obsession with Biden isn't going anywhere anytime soon.

We Got This Covered

Donald Trump stuns Washington with unexpected pardon of Texas Democrat, calls him ‘beloved’ – but why?

This for the member of a party he hates from the depths of his heart

Roll Call

With Cuellar pardon, Trump again appears to undercut GOP’s midterm message - Roll Call

With his pardon of Henry Cuellar and warm words for Zohran Mamdani, President Trump appears to be stepping on Republicans' midterm messaging.

Roll Call

At the Races: Republicans in revolt? - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including a special election and a Trump pardon.

The Independent UK

Trump pardons entertainment executive charged by president’s own Justice Department

Businessman Tim Leiweke becomes latest person to benefit from President Donald Trump’s sudden rush to grant clemency orders

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