Trump administration petitions Supreme Court to enforce mail-in voting order

Justice Department attorneys urged the Supreme Court on Monday to reinstate Executive Order 14399, a directive overhauling national absentee voting rules ahead of the midterms.

Hinojosa urges Gov. Abbott to pause new data centers until lawmakers act

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa is calling on her November opponent, Gov. Greg Abbott, to issue a moratorium on new data centers until the state legislature can adopt statewide regulations.

Florida Congressman Cory Mills under active investigation by DOJ: Source to FOX News

Florida Congressman Cory Mills is under active criminal investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice, according to FOX News, citing a source familiar with the matter.

Democrat Graham Platner exits Maine Senate race amid scandal

The Democratic candidate for Maine’s U.S. Senate seat, who had withstood multiple controversies in recent months, announced that he would be dropping out of the race following a sexual assault allegation.

Huffines appointed new Texas comptroller by Gov. Abbott

Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Don Huffines as Comptroller of Public Accounts for the state beginning Aug. 1.

Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock announces resignation

Acting Comptroller of Public Accounts Kelly Hancock announced Wednesday that he would step down from the position.

Dallas to host Republican midterm convention, Trump says

Trump took to Truth Social to announce the event that he says will celebrate the “great American comeback" where the party will look to ramp up support by touting what they see as successes during the Trump presidency.

Trump attacks DC mayoral nominee Janeese Lewis George online

Trump targeted Democratic mayoral nominee Janeese Lewis George in a social media post Sunday, labeling her a "Communist" and vowing to block her progressive policy proposals if she takes office.

Judge lets Dan Sullivan run in Alaska primary - against Dan Sullivan

The political battle between two men named Dan Sullivan is back on after a judge reversed the decision by a state official to throw one of them off the ballot.

Paxton vs. Talarico: Here's how they stack up in the latest poll

The latest poll from The Texas Politics Project shows an extremely close race between Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Rep. James Talarico for U.S. Senate.

Former Lt. Gov. nominee sues Texas over independent candidate rules

A former Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor is suing Texas over what he calls an “insurmountable" burden to get on the ballot as an independent candidate.

Talarico 'going to Hell' for views on Bible, Lt. Gov. Patrick says

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico was “going to Hell” for his views on the Bible while speaking at the Texas GOP Convention Friday.

Texas Republican Party chooses new party chair during convention

The Texas Republican Party will have new leadership after delegates voted to replace current party chair Abraham George.