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SUMMARY Austin, Texas – Texas State Representative James Talarico emerged as the Democratic nominee for the US Senate on Tuesday, narrowly defeating Representative Jasmine Crockett in a closely watched primary. Meanwhile, Republican incumbent Senator John Cornyn will face Attorney General Ken Paxton in a runoff, heightening national attention on the Lone Star State’s pivotal 2026 … Read more
SUMMARY HOUSTON — State Rep. Steve Toth is leading in early vote returns against US Rep. Dan Crenshaw in one of Texas’ most closely watched Republican congressional primaries. The contest covers a heavily Republican district spanning Harris and Montgomery counties, which was redrawn in 2025 to favor more conservative candidates. The early returns Tuesday night … Read more
SUMMARY AUSTIN, Texas— Texas voters went to the polls Tuesday in highly contested US Senate primaries that could shape the state’s political landscape for the 2026 midterm elections. Both Republican and Democratic races are drawing national attention, with early results suggesting potential runoffs. Polls across Texas closed Tuesday as voters made their selections in primaries … Read more
SUMMARY WASHINGTON – Former President Bill Clinton testified before the House Oversight Committee that President Donald Trump told him in the early 2000s that they had “some great times” with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, though their relationship later soured over a real estate dispute. Clinton’s statements were made during a videotaped deposition released Monday, … Read more
SUMMARY WASHINGTON — Representative Al Green, a Democrat from Texas, was escorted from the House chamber Tuesday evening during President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address after displaying a protest sign. Green held a sign reading, “Black people aren’t apes,” apparently referencing a controversial social media post by Trump featuring former President Barack Obama … Read more
SUMMARY WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson will display the gavel used by George Washington during the laying of the US Capitol cornerstone as President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address Tuesday night, the US Capitol Historical Society said. The display marks the first time the artifact will appear during the president’s … Read more
SUMMARY WASHINGTON — As President Donald Trump prepares to deliver his 2026 State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night, news organizations are mobilizing extensive teams to cover what has increasingly become both a policy speech and a political spectacle. Editors and reporters say preparation for the annual address … Read more
SUMMARY WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will make tax cuts the centerpiece of his State of the Union address Tuesday night, positioning them as the foundation of his legislative agenda while navigating Republican divisions over tariffs and economic messaging. The president is expected to argue that the economy is strong but that additional tax relief … Read more
SUMMARY WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday forcefully rejected media reports that the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff warned him about the risks of attacking Iran, dismissing coverage as “fake news” while reaffirming the United States could prevail in any conflict with Tehran. The president’s comments came as the Pentagon, allies and … Read more
SUMMARY WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is set to deliver his 2026 State of the Union address on Tuesday, a high stakes moment aimed at energizing Republican voters ahead of November’s midterm elections for control of Congress. The address comes amid declining approval ratings and recent Supreme Court rulings that have constrained his economic and … Read more
