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The James Talarico Interview ABC Wouldn't Air: What the Kimmel-FCC Clash Means for Texas Voters

Jimmy Kimmel pulled a Texas Senate candidate's interview from ABC, citing FCC threats. The White House denies it. Here's what's verified.

Latin Times · Sep 12

Jimmy Kimmel Didn't Air Talarico Interview Over Fear of FCC 'Equal Time' Threats

For the second time this year, Talarico appeared on a late-night show only to be bumped in response to federal threats.

Reason · Sep 11

James Talarico reveals Trump’s insulting nickname for him has become his best-selling merchandise

‘I call him Talafreako,’ Trump said of James Talarico. ‘Becuase he is. He’s a freaky guy. He’s got something wrong with him’

The Independent UK · Sep 11

‘Tired of politics’: By GOP convention’s end, even Trump had tapped out

DALLAS — President Donald Trump walked a tightrope this week, awkwardly balancing the political with the solemn. By the end, it all seemed too much, even for America’s ultimate political scrapper.  Trump spent two days here in full campaigner-in-chief mode in front of an adoring audience inside the American Airlines…

Roll Call · Sep 11

Jimmy Kimmel Bumps the Talarico Interview to YouTube Months After Colbert Was Forced To Do Exactly the Same

Jimmy Kimmel says FCC threats forced his James Talarico interview onto YouTube, not ABC, the second time this year a Texas Senate candidate has been pushed off network TV.

International Business Times UK · Sep 11

Ken Paxton forces a smile as Trump mocks him mercilessly for second night in a row

At an event meant to support GOP midterm candidates like Paxton, Trump couldn’t help but insult his fashion sense...twice

The Independent UK · Sep 11

At Dallas convention, Texas Republicans claim credit for tax cuts, blame Democrats for high prices

With high costs top of mind, GOP candidates in competitive races tested a tightrope act: Trump’s policies are helping, but Biden is still the culprit for your gas and grocery bills.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 11

Hecklers shout ‘He should be shot’ as Ted Cruz calls out El-Sayed and Talarico at Trump convention

Republicans increasingly seek to tie Democrats to left-wing members of the caucus and personalities like Hasan Piker

The Independent UK · Sep 10

Roll Call on the Road: Day Two in Dallas

The second day of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas brought more politicians, candidates and Trump Cabinet members to the stage, each making the case for helping the GOP keep its majorities in Congress this fall. Democrats were also in town for various counter-programming events, including Senate nominee James Talarico,…

Roll Call · Sep 10

More FCC "nonsense" for Jimmy Kimmel

The "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" host announced his Thursday chat with James Talarico will only be found on YouTube

Salon · Sep 10