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Jasmine Crockett leads James Talarico by double digits in Senate Democratic primary, poll finds

On the Republican side, Ken Paxton and John Cornyn were neck-and-neck and in position for a runoff, according to the poll from the University of Texas’ Texas Politics Project.

The Texas Tribune

Jasmine Crockett Reportedly Called Capitol Police On a Journalist Seeking To Visit One Of Her Offices

Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett called Capitol Police on a CNN journalist seeking to visit one of her offices, according to a new report.

Latin Times

Early vote turnout in Texas outpacing past elections, fueled by Democratic primary voters

Turnout during the first week of early voting for the Texas midterm election exceeded the same period for the previous two presidential elections, years that typically see higher voter engagement.

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The FCC Said He Couldn’t Appear On The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. It Had One Fascinating Side Effect

The segment ended up online though.

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Lack of Trump endorsement rocks GOP Senate primary in Texas

President Donald Trump is resisting appeals from national Republicans to endorse Texas Sen. John Cornyn in his critical primary next week.

Roll Call

Jasmine Crockett Takes Aim At James Talarico In New Ad As Texas Democratic Primary Heats Up: 'Doesn't Practice What He Preaches'

Rep. Jasmine Crockett took aim at state Rep. James Talarico in a new ad as the Texas Democratic continues to heat up.

Latin Times

Jasmine Crockett Celebrates Ruling Striking Down Trump's Tariffs, Recalls She Called For Hi Impeachment Over Them

Rep. Jasmine Crockett celebrated the Supreme Court ruling striking down Trump's tariffs, recalling that she called for the president to be impeached over them.

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Dark money fuels attack ads in final stretch of Texas’ U.S. Senate primaries

The latest campaign finance reports show big-money interests are heavily invested in the Texas primaries — but unwilling to reveal their identities at a critical juncture of the race.

The Texas Tribune

Stephen Colbert and CBS upended Jasmine Crockett’s Senate hopes in Texas. Here’s why influencer Democrats are furious

ANALYSIS: The congresswoman’s high-profile supporters are seething, writes John Bowden, as her opponent basks in the national limelight — and rakes in donations after Colbert takes their interview to YouTube

The Independent UK

At the Races: Sitting tight in Texas

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including the endorsements and redistricting.

Roll Call

FCC launches investigation into The View over James Talarico interview

‘The days that these legacy media broadcasters get to decide what we can say, what we can think, who we can vote for are over,’ FCC Chair Brendan Carr said

The Independent UK

AI enters the race: How Texas primary candidates are using it in 2026 ads

As Texas voters head into the 2026 primary, candidates are using artificial intelligence to mock opponents and sharpen attacks.

The Texas Tribune

Did Stephen Colbert just decide the Texas Senate primary?

ANALYSIS: The Late Show host may have given the Texas Democrat the boost he needs by going public with CBS scrapping his interview, Eric Garcia writes. But it comes with significant risks

The Independent UK

Stephen Colbert brings the receipts over CBS spat and literally trashes network’s lawyers

Late night host attacks corporation’s statement on his withdrawn interview with Senate candidate James Talarico as ‘crap’ and expresses bafflement over its unwillingness to stand up for itself against political pressure

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Colbert defies CBS over interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico

The network's lawyers told the show it couldn't air the interview, Colbert said.

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Early voting begins for high-stakes Texas primary elections

Democrats, who haven’t won statewide race since 1994, aim to gain ground with rising stars as Republicans clash between incumbent and embattled Maga ally

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In upcoming elections, Republicans have a Texas problem — and so do Democrats

With less than nine months until the midterm elections, Donald Trump's party is in trouble. The president's policies and actions are unpopular, Republicans keep losing special elections, and now even have to defend once-solid seats in Congress. One state has become a focal point: Texas.

The Texas Tribune

In Senate Democratic primary fraught with racial tensions, Black voters could be decisive

Jasmine Crockett has built enormous enthusiasm among Black voters based in part on her reputation as a fighter, while her opponent in the Texas primary, James Talarico, has struggled to win their support.

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Rep. James Talarico raises $7.4 million in first six weeks of 2026 in bid for U.S. Senate

Talarico’s haul, announced days before early voting, already outpaces what he raised over the last three months of last year.

The Independent UK

Why Republicans are suddenly seriously sweating the Texas Senate race

NEWS ANALYSIS: Senate leaders are still hopeful that Trump will save a beleaguered GOP senator from a primary challenge. But Trump prefers to back a winner, writes John Bowden

Axios

Texas Democratic Senate primary shows how identity politics could haunt Democrats in 2028

Republicans are watching this Texas race closely.

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FCC proves they are only playing to the Trump Administration agenda with new ‘The View’ probe

Changing the rules to try to control broadcasts for any midterm advantage.

The Texas Tribune

New poll finds Jasmine Crockett, Ken Paxton leading in their primary bids for U.S. Senate

The survey findings released Monday come just eight days before the start of early voting.

The Independent UK

Democrats have the chance to steal a big red state — if they can get out of their own way

ANALYSIS: The Republican blood feud primary should give Democrats a chance to win in Texas, Eric Garcia writes. But the two Democrats vying for the seat won’t let that happen

The Texas Tribune

In fiercely competitive Democratic Senate race, social media influencers increasingly drive the conversation

The near-constant stream of takes from content creators has come to frame the primary between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico as a referendum on identity politics in the Democratic Party.

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