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Texas PAC targets squeamish Republicans

Moment of Truth PAC is aiming to spotlight Ken Paxton’s controversies.

Salon

Pat Forde: Brendan Sorsby’s College Career Is Over Because of the Big 12’s Mounting Pressure

The conference’s firm stance that the quarterback should not play this season could be a blueprint for future league activism.

Sports Illustrated

Dan Patrick Says Democrat James Talarico 'Going to Hell' Over Use of Religion in Campaign

A recent Texas Pulse poll cited by The Hill found the Senate race effectively tied, with both Ken Paxton and James Talarico tied at 46%. Among independent voters, Talarico held a 14-point lead.

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Weeks after his Texas primary loss, Sen Cornyn predicts Trump will have ‘the most miserable two years of his life’

“We’ve got some cards to play.”

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The Brendan Sorsby Saga Collides With Congress in a Defining Week for College Sports

As Big 12 leaders weigh potential sanctions against Texas Tech, lawmakers in Washington are debating legislation that could reshape the NCAA's power.

Sports Illustrated

Trump endorses Maga loyalist Mike Collins days before Georgia Senate runoff

The endorsement pits Trump against more traditional Republicans, including outgoing Gov. Brian Kemp

The Independent UK

Trump endorses Collins in Georgia Senate runoff. It's his latest 'MAGA' pick in Republican primaries

Washington buzzes as President Donald Trump endorses Representative Mike Collins in Georgia's heated Senate runoff, where Collins goes head-to-head against ex-coach Derek Dooley for a shot at Senator Jon Ossoff's seat. Trump's backing reveals his ongoing power in Republican circles. Dooley, endorsed by Governor Brian Kemp, champions the idea of…

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At Texas GOP convention, friction overshadows talk of unity

The Republican Party of Texas’ meeting in Houston offered a look at the state GOP’s next chapter and messaging heading into the fall’s midterm elections.

The Texas Tribune

Donald Trump Leadership Crisis: GOP Senator Warns POTUS Enters The Most Miserable Two Years Of His Life

Outgoing Republican senator John Cornyn warns Donald Trump faces a difficult two years, predicting midterm losses and renewed turmoil within the GOP after a bitter Texas primary.

International Business Times UK

Texas GOP Chair Abraham George ousted by second-in-command D’rinda Randall

Randall’s supporters were animated by a mix of factors, including the perception that George was too friendly to establishment Republicans.

The Texas Tribune

It's time to cancel the WH reality show

With Karoline Leavitt on leave, Trump-era briefings have gone from godawful to completely dysfunctional

Salon

GOP senator says Trump will face ‘the most miserable two years of his life’ after midterms

Outgoing Texas Republican Sen. John Cornyn warns November’s midterms will be a ‘disaster’ for their party and says the president’s insistence on ‘slavish’ loyalty is harmful

The Independent UK

Texas Tech QB who placed bets will not play amid Big 12 lawsuit, legal threat from Paxton

A Lubbock judge blocked the NCAA from banning quarterback Brendan Sorsby despite an acknowledged gambling addiction.

The Texas Tribune

James Talarico launches Spanish-language World Cup TV ad

The more than $800,000 ad buy — the first by either candidate in the general election — continues the Austin Democrat’s push to win Latino voters as his race against GOP nominee Ken Paxton ramps up.

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Texas Republicans open state convention projecting unity after years of infighting

Gov. Greg Abbott is a top sponsor and Speaker Dustin Burrows will be the first sitting speaker to address the gathering, as Republicans close ranks ahead of a tough midterm.

Roll Call

Trump continues to hold sway in Republican primaries

President Donald Trump got his mojo back with Republican primary voters Tuesday following a setback in Iowa last week when his preferred candidate lost the GOP contest for governor. Trump-backed House candidates notched wins in South Carolina and Nevada. South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham overcame a primary challenge from a…

Roll Call

6 takeaways halfway through primary season

ANALYSIS — Four more states held primaries this week, marking the halfway point of the 2026 primary season. A total of 26 states have conducted regular congressional primaries so far this year, the latest being Maine, Nevada, North Dakota and South Carolina, where voters cast their ballots Tuesday. A handful…

The Independent UK

Even Trump’s endorsement can’t give Ken Paxton a lead in Texas

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ActBlue CEO invokes Fifth Amendment to lawmakers

ActBlue CEO Regina Wallace-Jones did not answer questions from lawmakers at a House Administration Committee hearing Wednesday, invoking her Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination. Wallace-Jones and the Democratic fundraising platform have been under scrutiny for years, as House Administration Chair Bryan Steil, R-Wis., and other Republicans have pressed her on…

The Independent UK

Trump’s chosen Texas candidate is locked in dead heat with Democrat derided as ‘Tofu Talarico,’ poll shows

A new poll shows why Democrats have hope of flipping the longtime solid-red seat

Latin Times

James Talarico Adds Unexpected Ally to Senate Bid With Endorsement From Ken Paxton's Impeachment Lawyer

Cogdell said on his podcast that political unity is needed now more than at any point in his lifetime and that he believes Talarico can help achieve it.

The Texas Tribune

Talarico lands endorsement from lawyer who defended Paxton in impeachment, securities fraud cases

Dan Cogdell, who represented Paxton for nearly a decade in two high-profile cases, said his former client “has lost sight of his core mission.”

Axios

GOP's anti-"woke" playbook faces ultimate test in Texas

James Talarico is a test of whether Democrats can finally escape the ghosts of 2020.

Axios

New Texans, Latino doubts about Trump cloud Paxton's Senate bid

Exurbs may decide Texas' next fight

Axios

How the Talarico-Paxton race could play out

Talarico links the affordability crisis with corruption, while Paxton frames the Democrat as out of touch.

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