Politics Mar 19 Joe Kent's resignation over Iran war reignites antisemitism fears and debate over Israeli influence It was no surprise when Joe Kent showed up on Tucker Carlson’s podcast a day after quitting his counterterrorism job in President Donald Trump’s administration. But before long, the conversation moved in a different direction as Kent nodded to conspiracy…
Politics Mar 04 Republicans Cornyn and Paxton advance to Texas Senate runoff Four-term Sen. John Cornyn and his allies spent nearly $70 million to survive the first round of the party’s nomination fight on Tuesday. He was slightly ahead of conservative firebrand Ken Paxton, the state attorney general, with more votes still…
Politics Mar 04 Democrat James Talarico wins Senate primary in Texas The newly minted Democratic U.S. Senate nominee in Texas is now a front man for the political opposition to the Republican president, not just in his own state but around the country…
Politics Mar 03 Texas GOP Sen. Cornyn tries to hold his seat for a 5th term while Democrats Crockett, Talarico face off Cornyn faces a challenge from MAGA favorite Ken Paxton, the state's attorney general, and Rep. Wesley Hunt in a contest that's expected to advance to a May runoff between the top two vote-getters.
Politics Feb 27 WATCH: Trump talks about energy in Texas ahead of high-profile primary election President Donald Trump — who has long seemed like he just can’t seem to choose among friends in the Texas Senate Republican primary — says he's “pretty much” decided whom to endorse in the critical March 3 contest.
Politics Feb 16 Texas Republican Ken Paxton is stepping up his Senate bid against Cornyn Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will be in an unfamiliar setting Monday night: heading his first campaign rally since the Republican announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate 10 months ago.
Politics Jan 14 Democrats see a narrow path to win the Senate, but there's no room for error Senate Democrats are expressing optimism they'll be able to flip the chamber this year after it looked all but impossible last year.
Politics Dec 07 Violent threats pile up as Indiana Republicans confront pressure from Trump on redistricting Republicans in the Indiana Senate are facing threats as Trump pushes to redraw the state's congressional map. It's a bewildering experience for lawmakers who consider themselves loyal party members and never imagined they would be doing their jobs under the…
Politics Nov 18 Trump's comments about Fuentes and Carlson could prolong GOP rift over antisemitism President Donald Trump is facing criticism for not condemning antisemitism within the conservative movement.
Politics Oct 14 Maine Democratic Gov. Mills plans to confront President Trump again with her campaign for Senate Maine GOP Chairman Jim Deyermond on Tuesday called Mills "one of America's most liberal, unpopular Governors to join a race where moderates have had historic success."…