BIZARRE: 9 - What They Never Told You

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

On the issues: A Q&A with Ken Paxton and John Cornyn

As Cornyn and Paxton head to the runoff, we updated our Q&A to reflect the two candidates. Both declined to participate, so we used their past statements and voting history to show where they stand on foreign policy, AI and other key issues.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 20

Arab Americans in Michigan warn centrist Democrats attacking Hasan Piker: ‘They haven’t learned from 2024’

Heated debate in a key swing state probably marks a preview of things to come as the midterms ramp up

The Guardian - US · Apr 6

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.

Latin Times · Mar 13

Democratic turnout doubles in Rio Grande Valley where four Hispanic counties previously went for Trump

Democratic enthusiasm in the Valley’s four counties could foreshadow a November reversal of Trump’s historic 2024 sweep there — and signal that Latino voters have become swing voters.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 13

Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley files to run for reelection as an independent

Kiley's colleagues are confused by the move, with one saying they "hope to God he will" stay in the GOP conference.

Axios · Mar 7

Texas primaries: will James Talarico finally deliver Democrats a seat in the red state?

Democratic voters in Texas displayed a pragmatic survival instinct in picking Talarico as their US Senate candidate

The Guardian - US · Mar 4

Photos: 2026 Texas Primaries

Photographers across the state covered this year’s primary election.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 4

James Talarico defeats Jasmine Crockett in blockbuster Democratic primary for U.S. Senate

The Austin Democrat’s win comes after a bitter primary that focused on which candidate’s political and electoral strategy would get the party’s first statewide victory in over 30 years.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 4

Texas Republican candidates for US Senate head to runoff as Democratic candidates await results – as it happened

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The Guardian - US · Mar 3