Politics Oct 09 Trump wants Talarico and Paxton to debate. Talarico couldn't be happier By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press
Politics Oct 07 WATCH: Trump speaks at rally for Senate candidate Ken Paxton in San Antonio Trump on Wednesday fought to rally Texas voters behind embattled Senate candidate Ken Paxton as a series of protests disrupted his rally in San Antonio. By Michelle L. Price, Steve Peoples, Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press
Politics Oct 07 WATCH: Trump announces eligible U.S. children automatically enrolled in Trump accounts President Donald Trump said Wednesday that 70 million children under the age of 18 will now have automatic “Trump Accounts” set up by the government to invest in stocks. By Associated Press
Politics Oct 01 Watch 5:52 Karl Rove and David Axelrod give their midterm predictions Karl Rove is known for his hardball politics promoting the GOP. But in the past two weeks, he announced that this year he is voting for a Democrat. Lisa Desjardins sat down with Rove and another architect of modern politics,… By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura
Politics Sep 18 Watch 6:23 What's making the Texas Senate race so competitive The Texas flag shares America's red, white and blue. But its politics have run Republican red for thirty years. Shifting demographics have raised and dashed Democrats' hopes before, but this year, a GOP divided by political scandals, rising prices and… By Liz Landers, Kyle Midura, Amalia Huot-Marchand, Katie Marlow
Sep 08 Republicans were confident about keeping the Senate. Now the battle is wide open By Joey Cappelletti, Thomas Beaumont, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Republicans appeared to have a firm grip on the majority at the start of the 2026 election cycle. But Democrats are now competing in states that once seemed well beyond their reach. Continue reading
Sep 05 Trump's first major midterm money move: A $10 million Texas Senate ad blitz By Josh Boak, Associated Press This is the first significant spending in a premier general election contest by MAGA, Inc., and reflects how a once-safe Republican seat in Texas may be viable for Democrats with the candidacy of James Talarico. Continue reading
Jul 27 Ken Paxton has survived years of scandals. Can James Talarico change that? By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press Democrat James Talarico is challenging Republican Ken Paxton in a closely watched U.S. Senate race in Texas. Continue reading
Jun 08 Ken Paxton's attorney in his impeachment trial endorses Democrat James Talarico in U.S. Senate race By Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press Dan Cogdell criticized Paxton for prioritizing loyalty to President Donald Trump over Texas families. Continue reading
Jun 02 Amid controversial Senate campaigns, Paxton and Platner visit Washington to shore up support By Joey Cappelletti, Thomas Beaumont, Bill Barrow, Associated Press Control of the Senate is at stake, with both parties eager to secure victories. Continue reading