Who Is Gina Hinojosa? The Democrat Making Greg Abbott Sweat in Texas
Who is Gina Hinojosa? The Austin Democrat is tied with Greg Abbott in Texas governor polls.
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Will Trump Reimburse Taxpayers for His Ads? Here’s the Answer
The White House says Trump won't repay taxpayers for ads that already aired. Here's what he promised, what it cost, and why two lawsuits could change the answer.
DeSantis Withdraws Execution Order for the First Time: What It Means
Gov. Ron DeSantis withdrew the death warrant for 74-year-old William Lee Thompson, a first in his tenure.
Talarico Absence Rattles the Texas Senate Race as Flu Claim Gets Tested
James Talarico hasn't held an in-person Texas event since Sept. 26.
James Talarico Is Back on the Trail, and the Flu Fight Isn’t Over
James Talarico reappeared at Austin City Limits after a flu absence that Paxton and Trump turned into a political attack line.
Trump’s Lisa Cook Committee Sets Nov. 5 White House Hearing
President Trump created a three-member committee to decide whether there is cause to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook, with a closed-door hearing set for Nov. 5. Cook denies wrongdoing and…
Genesis Mission AI Pledges: Tech Giants Commit $2.4 Billion
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Texas Senate Race Poll Shows Talarico Edging Paxton, Abbott Under Pressure
A new YouGov survey shows Democrats leading or tied in Texas Senate and governor races. Here is how the numbers stack up against other polls.
Bessent Treasury Turnover: WSJ Report Details Temper and Exits
A WSJ investigation says Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's temper has driven senior departures. Bessent pushes back, and the vacancies are real.
Deportation Explained: What Trump’s Ship Plan and Ukraine’s TPS Deadline Mean
A reported ship plan has deportation back in the news, but the confirmed story is Ukraine's TPS deadline on Oct. 19. Here is what is known and what is not.
Texas Affordability Plans: What Candidates Promise on Groceries, Taxes and Homes
Candidates for Senate, governor and lieutenant governor are all pitching ways to lower Texas living costs. Here is what each says about groceries, property taxes and housing.
Trump Calls for a Paxton-Talarico Debate Texas Senate Race Has Not Had
Trump called for a debate in the Texas Senate race, and Talarico accepted within hours. Ken Paxton has not said yes to any debate yet.
Maduro Torture Charges: US Says Venezuela’s Ousted Leader and His Wife Ran a System of Brutality
A new 30-page indictment accuses ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores of conspiring to torture political opponents and US citizens. Here is what prosecutors allege and…
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