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Dan Turrentine says poor Republican candidate quality in Texas, Mississippi, Kansas and Ohio could hand Democrats full Senate control on Tuesday.

President Donald Trump is taking time off from the in-person campaign trail for virtual rallies

Ken Paxton announced Texas Children's Hospital opened the nation's first detransition clinic as part of a settlement over gender care practices.

The midterm tug-of-war for Senate control will come down to half a dozen coin-toss contests, giving both parties a path to the upper chamber majority.  All six seats rated as “toss-ups” by DDHQ — Texas, Maine, Alaska, Ohio, Iowa and Kansas — are currently held by Republicans. The GOP’s best chance of flipping a seat…

Artificial intelligence is becoming a political issue for the first time in this year’s midterms, with much of the voter backlash focused not on the technology itself but on the data centers needed to power it. Communities from Michigan to Texas are raising concerns about electricity costs, water use and the broader impact of AI on jobs and local economies. Former House Speaker Paul Ryan says data centers have become a proxy for wider fears about AI. (Source: Bloomberg)

Days before Election Day, Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa is stepping into the ring for a critical voting bloc in the Lone Star State: Hispanic men.

Bloomberg Economics Economic Statecraft Lead Chris Kennedy tells Bloomberg This Weekend that higher costs for gasoline, groceries and housing are weighing on voters and putting pressure on parts of the coalition Donald Trump assembled in 2024. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Kennedy explains how affordability concerns are playing out in states including Michigan, Iowa and Texas and how control of Congress could shape economic policy after the midterms. (Source: Bloomberg)

On Sunday, 60 Minutes profiled Moussa Diawara, a deported Texas father of two. The segment sympathetically claimed he feared returning to Mali partly because he had converted to Christianity. It told viewers the Department of Homeland Security questioned his credibility, yet it never mentioned that his 2012 immigration application claimed he was gay and feared […]

From Texas to Maine, rising prices and the Iran war put key Senate races in play as Democrats fight for control.

State Rep. James Talarico lobbied the Biden administration to create a federally funded corps of abortionists and to convert federal buildings into abortion clinics in Texas. Talarico called women “our neighbors with uteruses,” and said that there are six sexes. He argued during a legislative hearing that “denying a child’s gender identity” — that is, […]

The Democratic candidate for Senate has led in polls. But because it’s Texas, he remains the underdog.

Friday on FNC's "The Will Cain Show," Texas Republican U.S. Senate nominee Ken Paxton said the mainstream media were attempting to conceal the views of his opponent, Democrat nominee James Talarico. The post Paxton: ‘The Mainstream Media Doesn’t Want You to Know What James Talarico Really Is’ appeared first on Breitbart .

Republican Study Committee Chairman August Pfluger (R-TX) criticized Texas Democrat U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico over undercover footage in which the candidate maintained that his views on transgender issues had not changed, arguing that voters could not trust him and questioning his efforts to present himself as a moderate despite his longstanding positions on transgender policies and the oil and gas industry. The post RSC Chairman August Pfluger: Undercover Video Shows James Talarico Has Not Changed His Views on Transgender Issues appeared first on Breitbart .

Democratic U.S. Senate and House candidates in Texas and Iowa are highlighting endorsements from self-described Republicans in the final days before the midterm elections, but voting and campaign finance records obtained by Breitbart News reveal that several of those supporters have previously participated in Democratic primaries, donated to Democratic candidates, or publicly endorsed Democrats in earlier elections. The post Exclusive: ‘Republicans’ Backing Talarico, Trone Garriott Have Histories of Supporting Democrats appeared first on Breitbart .

From Alaska to Texas, candidates with an eye on Congress are using their personal style to stand out.

Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Joe Gruters remained optimistic Friday evening about his party’s chances in next week’s midterms, predicting big wins in key battleground states despite troubling polling numbers for the GOP. Gruters told NewsNation’s Blake Burman he expects Republicans will win Senate races in Maine, Texas, Ohio and Alaska — all of which…

Democrat megadonor Reid Hoffman, who has donated to Democrats such as Texas Senate candidate James Talarico and former President Joe Biden, called for getting "money out of politics." The post Epstein-Linked Megadonor Reid Hoffman Calls to ‘Get Money Out of Politics’ appeared first on Breitbart .

Several children have had to leave the state to receive medical care, including abortions, that is unavailable in Texas.

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is warning that Republicans could lose as many as eight Senate seats in the midterm elections and get swept in all of the statewide Texas races, including the Senate contest between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico, if the GOP has a bad day on Nov. 3. “The election is…

I met up with Crystal Mason in mid-October, in a hilly neighborhood south of downtown Fort Worth. She was easy enough to recognize—she wore a black t-shirt with a pair of bright red boxing gloves on the front, and a single word in big block letters, “STILL ACQUITTED.”  Eight years ago, amid a push by […]

The Trump administration has begun granting federal approval to more than 900 medical marijuana dispensaries across several states, the Department of Justice announced on Friday. The Drug Enforcement Administration is moving forward with issuing registrations for hundreds of dispensaries in Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. The dispensaries were required to […]

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer who hit and injured a man with a vehicle in Houston, Texas, was indicted by a grand jury in Harris County on Friday. The 33-year-old officer, Mario Alberto Morales, was indicted on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly driving his vehicle into Miguel Parra…

James Talarico, Frederick D. Haynes, and Gina Hinojosa are all Christians running for public office — as Democrats — in Texas. The post The Rise of the Christian Left in Texas appeared first on The Intercept .

Former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) is predicting doom for Republicans in the Texas Senate race, even as he maintains a more optimistic picture for his party nationally. Speaking with NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo on Thursday night, Sununu predicted that Republican Ken Paxton would lose to Democrat James Talarico in Texas next week. “I think…

The surge is especially pronounced in Texas, where voters are deciding closely watched Senate, House and governor's races. More than 6.3 million Texans had voted early as of Wednesday, compared with 4.2 million at the same point four years ago, a 50% increase.

Musk’s spending: $190 million. Talarico’s vibes: priceless.

Immigrants at Texas detention facility, protesting against harsh conditions, say they face threats of force-feeding Members of Congress sent a scathing letter to federal immigration officials this week demanding answers about conditions inside a Texas immigration jail, as detained immigrants on a prolonged hunger strike claim officials are retaliating against them and threatening them with force-feeding. A group of seven congressional Democrats sent the letter earlier this week to Markwayne Mullin, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary, and David Venturella, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) acting director, protesting about the treatment of hunger strikers. Continue reading...

James Talarico raised over $146 million for the Texas Senate race while Elon Musk bankrolled more than $200 million in outside support for Paxton.

The Big Bend Sector includes 517 miles of the 1,254-mile Texas-Mexico border, and construction was ongoing there until federal District Court Judge Kathleen Cardone ordered a halt earlier this month.

As Election Day approaches, the billionaire’s longstanding relationships with GOP leaders in Texas are under scrutiny.

The importance of AI data centers is growing this election cycle as the fight over the infrastructure’s costs and environmental impacts may be threatening Republicans in battleground states like Texas and Ohio. Grassroots movements in rural communities, particularly where President Trump won by double-digit margins in each of his presidential bids, are threatening the rural…

Thursday on MS NOW’s “The Weeknight,” Democratic nominee for the Texas gubernatorial election, Gina Hinojosa said Republicans use of culture wars are a distraction. Co-host Luke Russert said, “I think it’s really interesting in this race in Texas, you’re neck The post Hinojosa: Republicans Using Culture Wars as a Distraction appeared first on Breitbart .

A line of thunderstorms could stretch from Texas to Missouri on Tuesday, with rain in Iowa and strong winds in Kansas.

WEATHERFORD, Texas — Vice President delivered a fiery closing pitch for Republican Senate candidate and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Thursday, telling supporters the Lone Star State would not surrender “a damn thing” on Election Day.  “I need you to send a message on November the 3rd that America belongs to those who love…

A little more than three weeks before Election Day, Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for governor of Texas, sat back in her chair in a small conference room at a community center in the Houston suburb of Cypress. The 52-year-old Democratic state representative had just spoken for 45 minutes and fielded questions from a roomful […]

Vice President Vance returns to the Lone Star State on Thursday for a final campaign push in one of the nation’s most closely watched Senate races. Vance and President Trump have sought to boost support for Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton, who is facing Democrat James Talarico, in the high-stakes contest. Decision Desk HQ rates…

Fort Worth, Texas — Vice President Vance did not say on Thursday whether he agreed with President Trump’s calls to prosecute Democrat Mary Peltola over her Senate campaign’s reported efforts to recruit a spoiler candidate in Alaska. “Well, I think we should certainly look into whether she committed election fraud,” Vance told The Hill while…

The upcoming Texas gubernatorial election between incumbent Greg Abbott and challenger Gina Hinojosa will determine if a new congressional map favoring Republicans or one protecting Latino representation becomes law.

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Plus, the DOJ’s push against Trump’s rivals reaches a higher gear, and some Hispanic voters in Texas are turning on Republicans.

Voters upset about the economy and immigration policies are set to decide key Senate and House races.

Some of the social media posts paid for by Gina Hinojosa’s campaign for Texas governor don’t include a disclosure, despite a state regulation that likely requires it.

Even as Democrats eye upset wins in red states such as Texas and Kansas, some Republicans are running close races on Democratic-leaning turf.

Senate Republicans see Iowa moving their way and Ohio slipping, with pessimism growing over Alaska and Kansas. Why it matters: Even when they squint, top Republicans struggle to see a majority beyond 51 seats, according to half a dozen senior operatives. ✈️ A combination of paid media and Air Force One visits has bolstered GOP confidence that they'll hold South Carolina and Mississippi . But across the map, the outlook looks bleak, with only a few bright spots. Zoom out: Republicans are fighting a two-front war: unprecedented Democratic enthusiasm and undeniable Republican apathy. 🏈 President Trump's strategy is to whip up the MAGA faithful with rallies in the reddest parts of red states. 😱 "The Red Scream is my biggest concern , not the blue wave," said Alex Castellanos, a veteran Republican consultant who has worked to help Trump get elected. ‼️ "Republicans and independents are going to be screaming for attention, and many of them, including those who voted for Trump, may show their frustration by not showing up." Zoom in: Texas is starting to look like a late-season football showdown against an SEC rival: The GOP is still in the game, but defeat seems like a real possibility. 🌾 In Kansas, Sen. Roger Marshall (R) has stopped the bleeding, but it's unclear whether there's enough time left to save his seat. 🛥️ Republicans are quietly bullish on Michigan, but they recognize that the demographics have to break heavily in their favor, especially among Black voters. By the numbers: The math hasn't changed, but Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) sees multiple paths to 51 seats. No one disputes that North Carolina is going to have a Democratic senator. It seems like another lifetime ago that Republicans were talking seriously about flipping Georgia. If just two of the next tier of Ohio, Kansas and Alaska flip, the Senate would be split 50-50 before factoring in other competitive races, like Michigan, Iowa and Maine. 🦞 In Maine, Republicans and Democrats a