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Ken Paxton.

For some Texas Republicans, defeating Talarico matters more than electing Paxton

Lauren Green · October 27, 2026 5:00 am

President Donald Trump greets Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) at a campaign rally.

Crypto industry spending tops $10 million in Nebraska as Republicans try to fend off Senate upset

The Washington Monument is seen past stumps of removed trees at East Potomac Park Golf Course, Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Federal judge blocks further changes to DC golf course

President Donald Trump used an outsized portion of his Monday rally’s in Corinth, Mississippi to push back on criticism former President Barack Obama made of the ongoing White House renovations. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Trump hits back at Obama’s Cheesecake Factory joke: ‘He doesn’t understand’

Police lights flash

Police arrest North Carolina state Senate candidate after armed standoff

JD VANCE/USHA VANCE/EL SAYED (AP PHOTOS)

JD Vance tells Abdul el Sayed to ‘keep my wife’s name the hell out of your mouth’

Naomi Lim August 31, 2026 4:27 pm

Hasan Piker and Abdul el Sayed.

Abdul el Sayed seeks campaign reset amid Hasan Piker fallout

Ramsey Touchberry August 31, 2026 4:25 pm

Democratic congressional candidate Brad Lander and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Brad Lander shrugs off ‘loud numbskulls’ who berated him over supporting Israel

Claire Carter August 31, 2026 4:21 pm

A Super Tuesday voter walks past a sign requiring a photo ID at a polling location.

Election system needs ‘long-term tightening up,’ but not before midterm elections: Hugo Gurdon

Mackenzie Chase August 31, 2026 3:55 pm

"The Donald J. Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Reading Room" sign is seen in typed lettering with a description below it and concept art of the two men's silhouettes in front of the Capitol Building (like the gold statue put up in D.C.).

Epstein files bookmobile and reading room to be displayed in Dallas during GOP midterm convention

Claire Carter August 31, 2026 3:41 pm

Buildings are seen in a flood damaged Bright Angel Canyon the Grand Canyon, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, in Grand Canyon National Park, Ariz. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Grand Canyon flood recovery efforts hampered by more incoming rain

David Zimmermann August 31, 2026 3:21 pm

Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate Abdul el Sayed listens during a news conference at the Spirit of Detroit monument Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, in Detroit.

El Sayed to hire Jewish community liaison as Senate campaign olive branch

David Sivak August 31, 2026 3:13 pm

Collage of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Rep. James Talarico.

Small business association endorses Ken Paxton as James Talarico pushes for employer regulations

Mia Cathell August 31, 2026 2:48 pm

President Donald Trump.

WATCH LIVE: Trump makes an announcement on healthcare affordability

Claire Carter August 31, 2026 2:00 pm

Cenk Uygur speaks in front of a podium at Politicon at The Pasadena Convention Center.

Cenk Uygur: GOP’s biggest midterm vulnerability isn’t Iran or the economy

Christian Datoc August 31, 2026 1:55 pm

President Donald Trump

Trump’s tariffs and Iran war driving voter discontent ahead of midterm elections: Hugo Gurdon

Mackenzie Chase August 31, 2026 1:55 pm

Former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg.

Buttigieg to stump for New Mexico Democrats

Claire Carter August 31, 2026 1:22 pm