Takeaways from Ken Paxton’s Texas runoff win over John Cornyn

Tuesday’s runoff election in Texas saw another Republican incumbent lose his seat to a Trump-backed nominee. Four-term Sen. John Cornyn conceded the race to state Attorney General Ken Paxton, who picked up a late endorsement from President Trump. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe has more from the Lone Star State. … Read more

Talarico makes stunning claim about why he thinks Texas elections aren’t fully ‘free and fair’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico said he believes state laws have stacked the deck against him as he looks to become the first Democrat to win statewide office since 1994. “Means you’re probably going to have to win by a little more than we would have … Read more

Takeaways from Texas’ primary runoffs: Trump’s power, the shifting Latino vote, the redistricting wars and more

Washington — The November ballot in Texas is now set, after a four-term incumbent Republican senator lost to a Trump-endorsed challenger in Tuesday’s primary runoffs. Meanwhile, Texas Democrats are angling to win their first Senate race since 1988. The Senate race was just one storyline on Tuesday night, as many downballot primary races highlighted larger … Read more

James Talarico says he ‘missed the mark’ on ‘cringey’ comments as Texas general election starts

Texas state Rep. James Talarico said Wednesday that previous comments he’s made on sensitive cultural issues “missed the mark,” as Republicans lean on those remarks to attack him in the contentious Senate race. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In an interview with NBC News, the … Read more

In first interview since being accused of murder in Texas, a TV bailiff sobs,

Former Texas sheriff’s deputy Renard Spivey had a long television career as the courtroom bailiff on the show “Justice for All with Judge Cristina Perez.” In 2019, his life changed drastically when he was arrested for his wife’s murder. Shortly after 3 a.m. on July 28, 2019, police were called to the Houston home of … Read more

Full interview: Democratic Texas Senate nominee James Talarico

State Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for Texas Senate, speaks with CBS News’ Ed O’Keefe for his first network interview since state Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated incumbent John Cornyn in the GOP runoff election. Talarico called Paxton the “most corrupt politician in America” and slammed him for giving out “Epstein-style sweetheart deals to … Read more

Talarico, Trump react to Paxton’s massive win against Cornyn in Texas

Talarico, Trump react to Paxton’s massive win against Cornyn in Texas – CBS News Watch CBS News State Rep. James Talarico will face a stiff race against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in November after the Trump ally defeated incumbent Sen. John Cornyn on Tuesday. CBS News’ Fin Gómez reports. Source link

Ken Paxton didn’t need Trump’s endorsement to beat Cornyn, Texas voters say

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! PLANO, Texas – Supporters at Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s election night watch party in Plano said Tuesday they were firmly behind the Republican Senate candidate long before President Donald Trump endorsed him. Inside a Marriott hotel ballroom, attendees balancing plates of brisket and nachos told Fox … Read more

Trump-backed AG wins Texas GOP Senate runoff and ‘Summer House’ drama unites fans: Morning Rundown

Trump-backed Texas AG Ken Paxton wins Republican primary over Sen. John Cornyn. Why Iran’s military targets are becoming more difficult to find. Plus, “Summer House” fans bond over the reality TV show’s messy drama. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Here’s what to know today. John … Read more