Pete Hegseth’s Iran war messaging echoes sermons from his extremist church US defense secretary’s openly Christian nationalist church continues to have growing influence in the White House The Guardian - US · Apr 26
‘Counter to the message of Jesus’: progressive Christians stake a claim to their religion amid Trump-pope feud Anti-war, anti-ICE, anti-authoritarian Christians are organizing around their faith in opposition to the version claimed by Trump and Hegseth The Guardian - US · Apr 25
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 · Apr 21
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 · Apr 16
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 · Apr 15
Joe Biden calls a Syracuse trustee Barack Obama at his own portrait unveiling. Then it got worse He was pretty convinced. We Got This Covered · Apr 15
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 · Apr 15
How Teach for America Helped Set Up James Talarico’s Political Rise The prestigious education group is more than a shiny résumé item. For the Democratic Senate candidate, it was an incubator for his rapid political ascent. Texas Observer · Apr 9
Screenshot of Ted Cruz Liking a 'Sexual Post' Video on 9/11 Resurfaces After Calling Out a Democrat Candidate Old 9/11 social media controversy involving Ted Cruz resurfaces as midterm tensions rise, drawing renewed scrutiny online International Business Times UK · Apr 9
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 · Apr 7
Pete Hegseth is imbuing violence with a religious righteousness The defense secretary prayed for ‘overwhelming violence’ against enemies in Iran. He seems to delight in it The Guardian - US · Mar 28
How a 27-year-old upstart unseated longtime Texas House Democrat Chris Turner Junior Ezeonu, a Grand Prairie City Council member, defeated Turner in the Democratic primary, becoming the representative-elect for the southeast Tarrant County House district. The Texas Tribune · Mar 27
Democratic rising star extends ‘love’ after Hegseth pastor prays for his death Senate nominee in Texas James Talarico says ‘Christian nationalism kills’ in response to Brooks Potteiger remark The Guardian - US · Mar 25
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 · Mar 25
Latin Times · Mar 25 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 · Mar 22 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 · Mar 20 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.
The Independent UK · Mar 18 Democrats are eyeing a midterms wave and Republicans are feeling blue over this recent voting trend ANALYSIS: Democratic voters can’t wait to kick out the Republicans in this November’s congressional races, primary turnout indicates. Eric Garcia explains why that is a terrible sign for the GOP
Latin Times · Mar 17 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."
Texas Observer · Mar 16 In Texas Senate Primary, the Influencer Class Was (and Is) the Problem The content creators undeniably have a role in the political ecosystem nowadays. The issue is when they obscure—or even consume—a compelling race.
International Business Times UK · Mar 16 Republicans Release AI Deepfake of James Talarico — Is Voter Manipulation Crossing the Line? Republicans release an AI deepfake of James Talarico in a Texas Senate ad, sparking debate over voter manipulation and the growing role of AI in US elections.
Latin Times · Mar 15 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.
The Independent UK · Mar 14 Fugitive fake cop killed by SWAT team previously worked security for Jasmine Crockett: report Suspect was reportedly photographed standing near the congresswoman at public events and during her recent Senate campaign
Latin Times · Mar 13 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."
Latin Times · Mar 13 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.