A CBS News poll finds the Texas Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico is a toss-up, with turnout likely decisive as voters cite cost-of-living concerns. Paxton, the state attorney general, is carrying political and legal baggage into the contest, though he has previously survived politically.
The Republican state attorney general appears uniquely ill-chosen as a candidate – but he is a political survivor who could yet frustrate Democratic dreams Depending how you look at the situation, it is either predictable that Ken Paxton , Texas ’s attorney general and Republican candidate for US Senate , is struggling in the polls – or impressive that he is not doing worse. Beloved by hardcore Maga voters and regar…
Turnout will be key as Texans voice cost of living concerns in Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico.
The Republican state attorney general appears uniquely ill-chosen as a candidate – but he is a political survivor who could yet frustrate Democratic dreams Depending how you look at the situation, it is either predictable that Ken Paxton , Texas ’s attorney general and Republican candidate for US Senate , is struggling in the polls – or impressive that he is not doing worse. Beloved by hardcore Maga voters and regar…
Sky News – World A 16-year-old former student killed three children and one teacher at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday before being shot dead by a bystander, authorities said. The community is now grieving and questioning its resilience and safety, days after the attack.
NYTimes – US Katie Zacharia is leaving her role as White House press secretary after less than a week, making her the shortest-serving holder of the post. Her brief tenure followed a rocky debut and media scrutiny over her credentials and preparedness. President Donald Trump reportedly advised her to reconsider the role amid the backlash.
NPR – World President Donald Trump has put on hold a new sanctions package targeting Russia that was passed by Congress and signed into law last month, issuing a waiver two days before the measures were due to take effect and citing national interest. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the move unfortunate and warned it would encourage Russia to continue its assault, while avoiding direct criticism of Trump.
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