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GOP insiders fretting about Texas Senate primary

Competitive races in both parties' primaries Tuesday — and the national headwinds facing Republicans — have blown up all assumptions.

Axios

Political fighting pervades Texas politicians’ responses to Austin shooting

Days out from the March primary, Republicans called for changes to immigration law. Democrats repeated their calls for stricter gun laws.

The Texas Tribune

GOP’s victory in getting to grill Clintons over Epstein will backfire on them with Trump eventually forced to testify, Democrats warn

Democrat warns that Trump will not be able to evade testimony as he did following January 6 committee’s subpoena attempt in 2022

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Texas Democrats prepare to decide party’s future after divisive, epic Senate primary

Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico face off in the state’s first blockbuster Democratic primary in decades. The race will likely conclude Tuesday, with the outside chance of a runoff.

The Texas Tribune

Texas’ Republican Senate primary is a battle of conservative titans

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt are competing to be the Republican nominee come November, with stakes that will be felt across Texas and in Washington.

The Texas Tribune

Casey DeSantis Polling in Potential Florida Gubernatorial Run Plummet After Trump Endorses Byron Donalds

A new University of North Florida poll shows the state's First Lady Casey DeSantis drawing 24% support in a hypothetical Republican primary for governor — close to Rep. Byron Donalds' 28% — but her backing drops to 12% once voters are told that Donald Trump has endorsed Donalds.

Latin Times

War powers votes unlikely to rein in Trump after Iran strikes

A procedural vote on the resolution could happen as soon as Tuesday, according to a source familiar with the situation.

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Midterm ‘blue wave’ could block Trump’s agenda and launch investigations – here’s what’s at stake

Democrats hope to capture the House, but the Senate could be a heavier lift in November’s midterm elections

The Guardian - US

Redrawn to favor GOP, Texas’ 35th Congressional District attracts competitive primaries in both parties

President Donald Trump recently endorsed Air Force veteran Carlos De La Cruz for the seat Texas Republicans drew at his request. Democrats also see a chance to win in November.

The Texas Tribune

Tony Gonzales heads into Election Day with political future imperiled, Democrats eyeing his district

Both parties are contemplating the notion of Brandon Herrera, a gun-loving YouTuber with a history of provocative comments, as the GOP nominee. Herrera says he can win in November.

The Texas Tribune

Trump plays coy on Texas Senate GOP primary endorsement in Corpus Christi

President Trump teased an endorsement in Texas' GOP Senate primary — but he didn't say who he would prefer advance to the general election.

Roll Call

Don't Call It a Realignment

Trump is squandering the record gains he made with minorities in 2024.

Reason

Senate Republicans are freaking out over the Texas primary, and the candidate they can’t stop could put their entire majority at risk

Texas Republicans are eating each other alive.

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Critics blast the 1950s ‘success sequence’ fantasy that GOP lawmakers are trying to make schools teach as a method to avoid poverty

Their vision looks like the white-picket-fence dream.

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Texas Observer

Editor’s Letter: Introducing Our March/April 2026 Issue

A note from the editor-in-chief

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Trans adults in Kansas expected to surrender drivers licenses in draconian roll back of basic rights

Policies like this are likely to energize voters ahead of the midterm elections.

Axios

Hillary Clinton testifies she never met Epstein, accuses GOP of "cover-up"

"You have compelled me to testify, fully aware that I have no knowledge that would assist your investigation," Clinton said.

The Independent UK

Tennessee's felony law when local officials vote for 'sanctuary' policies is ruled unconstitutional

A Tennessee law that threatens local officials with felony charges and possible imprisonment if they vote for so-called “sanctuary policies” on immigration has been ruled unconstitutional

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Latin Times

Republicans Say GOP Can't Afford to Lose Rep. Tony Gonzales Despite Affair Scandal: "It's a Game of Numbers and We're in a Losing Battle"

One House Republican, speaking anonymously to the outlet, said the GOP can afford to lose only one member on a party-line vote. "Leadership right now is scrambling just to do the normal business of the day," the lawmaker said.

Latin Times

Texas Primaries Hit Record Ad Spending as Early Turnout Outpaces Even Presidential Cycles

The 2026 midterms in Texas are shaping up to be among the most high-profile elections of the year, and with months still to go before voters head to the polls, early turnout has already surpassed that of recent midterm and presidential cycles.

Latin Times

Greg Abbott Spending Millions In Ads Featuring Jasmine Crockett To Galvanize Potential Texas Voters Who Dislike Her

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is spending millions of dollars in ads featuring Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett to galvanize potential Republican voters who dislike her, according to a new report.

Roll Call

At the Races: Make Tuesday nights political again

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including State of the Union fallout and Texas primaries closing in.

The Guardian - US

Democrats in four states seek to bar ICE employees from future civil service jobs

Bills aim to make ICE employees ineligible for jobs in law enforcement, public education and state civil service

The Texas Tribune

Flores vs. Flores: GOP primary for South Texas congressional seat hinges on who can beat the Democrats

Mayra Flores argues her “battle scars” make her the best bet to beat Democrat Vicente Gonzalez. Eric Flores says his opponent is a proven “loser” after back-to-back defeats.

Axios

Trump didn't endorse them, but they're acting like he did

Republicans in races nationwide covet Trump's blessing, tout his endorsement — and can be a bit misleading when they don't get it.

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