Colin Allred blasts Senate hopeful James Talarico over alleged 'mediocre' comment
A dispute over alleged racial comments by candidate James Talarico has sparked a high-stakes confrontation with Colin Allred, potentially reshaping the Texas Democratic Senate primary and its appeal to Black voters.
A dispute over alleged racial comments by candidate James Talarico has sparked a high-stakes confrontation with Colin Allred, potentially reshaping the Texas Democratic Senate primary and its appeal to Black voters.
Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins Tarrant County Senate District 9 runoff
Democrat and union leader Taylor Rehmet won a historic victory Saturday, flipping a long-held Republican Texas Senate seat.
Democrat and union leader Taylor Rehmet won a historic victory Saturday, flipping a long-held Republican Texas Senate seat.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin says feds are investigating her after military video
Slotkin said last week she received an inquiry from US Attorney Jeanine Pirro's District of Columbia office.
Slotkin said last week she received an inquiry from US Attorney Jeanine Pirro's District of Columbia office.
Polling shows tight GOP Primary as Texas Senate Race heats up
John Cornyn faces high-profile primary challenges from Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt, while Democrats Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico compete for their party's nomination in the tightening 2026 Texas U.S. Senate race.
John Cornyn faces high-profile primary challenges from Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt, while Democrats Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico compete for their party's nomination in the tightening 2026 Texas U.S. Senate race.
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches U.S. Senate campaign
Crockett, known for her outspoken opinions on progressive issues like defunding law enforcement, faces other familiar names in the Democrat primary.
Crockett, known for her outspoken opinions on progressive issues like defunding law enforcement, faces other familiar names in the Democrat primary.
Federal workers brace for missed paycheck as shutdown enters 5th week
Washington’s government shutdown has entered its fifth week with no resolution in sight, as Senate efforts to pass a House-approved continuing resolution to reopen the government have failed 12 times.
Washington’s government shutdown has entered its fifth week with no resolution in sight, as Senate efforts to pass a House-approved continuing resolution to reopen the government have failed 12 times.
Government shutdown latest: Senate rejects funding bills for 7th time
The U.S. Senate rejected competing funding bills for the seventh time on Thursday, meaning that the federal government shutdown will continue, at least for now.
The U.S. Senate rejected competing funding bills for the seventh time on Thursday, meaning that the federal government shutdown will continue, at least for now.
Here's how long the government shutdown could go on
This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.
This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.
Senate expected to vote Friday on dueling stopgap bills
U.S. senators are expected to vote Friday on competing stopgap bills that both aim to temporarily fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, according to POLITICO.
U.S. senators are expected to vote Friday on competing stopgap bills that both aim to temporarily fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, according to POLITICO.
Senate confirms 48 Trump nominees in single vote
The U.S. Senate has confirmed dozens of President Donald Trump's nominees at once, voting for the first time this session under the chamber's new "nuclear" rules.
The U.S. Senate has confirmed dozens of President Donald Trump's nominees at once, voting for the first time this session under the chamber's new "nuclear" rules.
Dems to propose alternative to GOP stopgap bill as government shutdown looms
On Tuesday, top Congressional Democrats said they opposed House Republicans' stopgap spending bill that would fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, and said they plan to offer an alternative bill in its place.
On Tuesday, top Congressional Democrats said they opposed House Republicans' stopgap spending bill that would fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, and said they plan to offer an alternative bill in its place.
Texas State Rep. James Talarico to join US Senate race: Reports
The Austin representative has seen online fame in the recent legislative session for his composed delivery of sharp retorts, and mix of progressive policy and traditional Christian values.
The Austin representative has seen online fame in the recent legislative session for his composed delivery of sharp retorts, and mix of progressive policy and traditional Christian values.
Trump administration aims to make US citizenship test more difficult
The Trump administration is planning to make the U.S. citizenship test more difficult, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Joseph Edlow.
The Trump administration is planning to make the U.S. citizenship test more difficult, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Joseph Edlow.
Carla Walker Act: Bill to fund cold-case tech introduced in U.S. Senate
A bill co-authored by Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) would increase funding for advanced DNA analysis with the hope of helping to solve cold cases.
A bill co-authored by Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) would increase funding for advanced DNA analysis with the hope of helping to solve cold cases.
Sen. Cornyn requests DOJ probe into Biden’s health while in office: 'Manipulation and dishonesty'
Sen. Cornyn released a letter to U.S. AG Pam Bondi urging a DOJ investigation into potential misrepresentations of former President Biden’s health during his stay in office.
Sen. Cornyn released a letter to U.S. AG Pam Bondi urging a DOJ investigation into potential misrepresentations of former President Biden’s health during his stay in office.
Ted Cruz, Colin Allred debate: What the candidates said about the issues
Ted Cruz and Colin Allred met for their first and only debate for the 2024 election. The debate covered a number of key issues for Texans. Here's what the candidates had to say.
Ted Cruz and Colin Allred met for their first and only debate for the 2024 election. The debate covered a number of key issues for Texans. Here's what the candidates had to say.
Ted Cruz-Colin Allred Senate debate
With three weeks before Election Day, Republican Senator Ted Cruz and his challenger, Democrat Congressman Colin Allred met Tuesday night to debate.
With three weeks before Election Day, Republican Senator Ted Cruz and his challenger, Democrat Congressman Colin Allred met Tuesday night to debate.
Former President Barack Obama endorses Colin Allred for Senate
Former President Barack Obama gave his support Friday to Democratic candidate for Senate, Colin Allred.
Former President Barack Obama gave his support Friday to Democratic candidate for Senate, Colin Allred.
Senator John Fetterman’s high-speed crash in Maryland: bodycam footage released
Body camera video released Thursday by the Maryland State Police Department shows the moments after Senator John Fetterman and his wife were involved in an early morning crash in Maryland.
Body camera video released Thursday by the Maryland State Police Department shows the moments after Senator John Fetterman and his wife were involved in an early morning crash in Maryland.
Mitch McConnell to resign as Senate Republican leader in November
Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history who maintained his power in the face of dramatic convulsions in the Republican Party for almost two decades, will step down from that position in November.
Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history who maintained his power in the face of dramatic convulsions in the Republican Party for almost two decades, will step down from that position in November.