Before a crowd of 1,300 in Arlington, @jamestalarico.bsky.social lays out his economic proposals including canceling medical debt, reining in credit card interest rates, repealing tax cuts for 1% and give the money to the middle class and raising the minimum wage among other things.
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Former Tarrant County Judge Glenn Whitley, a lifelong Republican, will endorse Democrat @jamestalarico.bsky.social in his race against Ken Paxton for U.S. Senate. Talarico is in Arlington to lay out his economic agenda before 1,000+ supporters.
TALARICO TONIGHT: In Arlington tonight, @jamestalarico.bsky.social will lay out his own economic agenda — called the “New American Dream.” This is the debut of this policy announcement.
#BREAKING: Former Congresswoman Kay Granger, a Fort Worth Republican, has died, according to Speaker Mike Johnson.
"Our mission is to flip the Texas House." Democrats hoping @jamestalarico.bsky.social's momentum trickles down ballot and helps them win the Texas House. @repmorales145.bsky.social on the difference between now and 2018. #txlege STORY: www.wfaa.com/article/news...
"It'll be close," said state Rep. Shelley Luther on the U.S. Senate race between Paxton and @jamestalarico.bsky.social. After successfully staging a large GOP unity rally, Luther speaks on the effort to get Cornyn voters to back Paxton before November. STORY: www.wfaa.com/article/news...
"Doing business with the City of Dallas is complicated." Is Dallas' bureaucracy too large? Council member Zarin Gracey on the need to create efficiencies in city government to prevent businesses from moving elsewhere. STORY: www.wfaa.com/article/news...
NEW POLL: Fox News survey of registered voters shows James Talarico leading Ken Paxton 51% to 48%. www.foxnews.com/politics/fox...
Fox News Poll: GOP divisions shape Texas Senate race
Ken Paxton trails James Talarico by 3 points in the Texas Senate race as character concerns and a GOP unity gap reshape the 2026 midterm battle.
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#BREAKING Global grounding: Fort Worth-based American Airlines issues global ground stop for all planes not in air because of an IT issue. www.wfaa.com/article/trav... www.wfaa.com/article/trav...
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Tom Luce, one of the state’s most influential behind-the-scenes leaders, has died at 86. “Without Tom, Texas would not be the powerhouse that it is,” said former President George W. Bush on Sunday. www.wfaa.com/article/news...
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The Bo French Interview: He defeated the GOP establishment, has no regrets on past comments, and could soon ascend to the Texas Railroad Commission. FULL INTERVIEW: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWef...
James Talarico challenged Ken Paxton to three televised debates. Will the two meet face-to-face before November? www.wfaa.com/article/news...
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“I’m baaaaaack,” said Dr. Michael Hinojosa, former Dallas ISD superintendent, in announcing his campaign for mayor. He’s the first of what is likely going to be a crowded field in the November 2027 election.
Former Dallas ISD Superintendent Dr. Michael Hinojosa announces a run for Dallas Mayor. He’s the first to announce for the November 2027 election. Incumbent Eric Johnson is term-limited and cannot run again. www.wfaa.com/article/news...
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#BREAKING: U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, has died after a brief and sudden illness Saturday evening, his office said, without giving additional detail. He was 71. www.wsj.com/politics/lin...
Lindsey Graham, Longtime Republican Senator, Dies of ‘Brief and Sudden Illness’
The Republican stalwart, who was 71, evolved from early Trump critic to one of the president’s closest allies, pushing for tough action against Iran and support for Israel.
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Iranian fans at the 2026 FIFA World Cup booed the national anthem of the Islamic Republic in Los Angeles tonight, some turned their backs and others flipped the bird. The game against New Zealand ended in a 2:2 tie. #fifaworldcup #worldcup #iran #newzealand
Karmelo Anthony was transferred to the Texas prison system today — after a jury sentenced him to 35-years for the murder of Austin Metcalf. Anthony will serve his sentence at the Pack Unit near Navasota — outside College Station.
Gina Hinojosa launching a new effort in her gubernatorial campaign to save public schools with a series of bipartisan roundtables in DFW today and tomorrow. “Texas public schools won’t survive four more years of Greg Abbott,” Hinojosa said.
#BREAKING: Three Dallas councilmembers have filed for a Temporary Restraining Order to stop the special council meeting this Wednesday in which the fate of the iconic city hall building will be decided. STORY: www.wfaa.com/article/news...
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“We’ve got to make the mayor more accountable to the citizens,” former Dallas mayor Mike Rawlings said after a number of high-profile businesses have left the city center.
Mike Rawlings: Businesses are leaving Downtown Dallas because they’ve lost confidence in City Hall. "We've got to make the mayor more accountable to the citizens," Rawlings said of Dallas municipal government. “This is broken. It's antiquated.” www.wfaa.com/article/news...
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ARRESTED: ICE Agent Charged in Minnesota Shooting Is Arrested in Texas, via @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2026/05/29/u...
ICE Agent Charged in Minnesota Shooting Is Arrested in Texas
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Does @colinallredtx.bsky.social now regret endorsing @juliejohnsontx.bsky.social less than two years ago? The two are locked in a bitter campaign that voters will settle in Tuesday’s runoff election.
Despite trailing on March 3rd, @juliejohnsontx.bsky.social says the Tuesday Democratic runoff against @colinallredtx.bsky.social for Texas CD33 will be different.
@colinallredtx.bsky.social and @jasminecrockett29.bsky.social talking to voters and reporters at the Oak Lawn Library before she went inside to vote. Allred says it’s a few blocks away from where he and his mom grew up.
Where are all the FIFA fans? Hotel bookings for next month’s World Cup are lower than expected in Dallas while ticket prices for the matches remain out of reach for many, says Council Member Chad West.
Despite losing the GOP primary last month, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller did not rule out getting on another ballot in the future.
Should the U.S. leave Iran without planting the seeds of democracy? The U.S. arrested Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro but left the communist regime in place. Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne on Inside Texas Politics. STORY: www.wfaa.com/article/news...
'Bring it to a vote first' | Rep. Van Duyne challenges Senate strategy to reopen DHS
“We need to fund CBP, and what the Senate sent over is unacceptable," said U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Irving.
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"Everything has a price." State Rep. Carl Tepper, R-Lubbock, suggests Texas might be able to purchase several counties from New Mexico. Speaker Burrows has asked lawmakers to see what it would take to annex a few counties in SE NM. #txlege STORY: www.wfaa.com/article/news...
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