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With Primary Field Still in Flux, James Talarico Pitches His Big Tent Revival

"I'm not interested in tearing down my fellow Democrats, because we are all on the same team ... but I think that I've got a compelling case to make."

Texas Observer

Gavin Newsom Says Trump And Greg Abbot 'Played With Fire' And Got Burned As Federal Court Blocks Texas Redistricting Map

On Tuesday, a federal court's decision to block Texas Republicans from using a new congressional map ahead of the 2026 elections has intensified national debates over race, voting rights and mid-decade redistricting.

Benzinga

Joaquin Castro on why a Democratic Senate logjam stopped him from running for AG

The San Antonio Democrat said at The Texas Tribune Festival that he hoped to form a statewide slate with Colin Allred, Beto O’Rourke and James Talarico, but the group couldn’t find consensus.

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Jasmine Crockett "strongly" considering U.S. Senate bid

"Every other day there's a poll that comes out that makes it clear that I can win the primary," Crockett said.

Axios

Renewed focus on Roberson case is latest in deluge of political pressure aimed at Texas judiciary

The latest calls to stave off the politically charged execution come after a summer where GOP leaders asked the state courts to kick Democrats out of office and throw Beto O’Rourke in jail.

The Texas Tribune

Talarico outraises Allred with massive fundraising haul to kick off Senate Democratic primary

The Austin state lawmaker took in $6.2 million in the three weeks since he launched his bid, outpacing the $4.1 million Allred raised over the last three months.

The Texas Tribune

Ken Paxton’s legal crusade against Beto O’Rourke is faltering before an all-Republican appeals court

The court, appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott, recently allowed O’Rourke to continue raising and dispersing donations, and cast doubt on Paxton’s main arguments.

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Democratic voters favor undeclared candidates O’Rourke and Crockett in hypothetical Senate primary, poll finds

The survey found many Texas voters are either undecided or would support candidates who haven’t actually entered the race. It also showed GOP Sen. John Cornyn leading Attorney General Ken Paxton.

The Texas Tribune

In U.S. Senate bid, Rep. James Talarico promises to take on GOP billionaires and bridge political divides

A former public school teacher, Talarico has emerged as one of Texas Democrats’ strongest communicators. He joins Colin Allred and Terry Virts in the primary.

The Texas Tribune

GOP state Rep. Briscoe Cain files for redrawn 9th Congressional District

The Houston-area district, currently occupied by Democratic Rep. Al Green, is being redrawn by GOP lawmakers to favor Republicans and cover almost entirely new territory.

The Texas Tribune

El Paso judge blocks Ken Paxton from taking legal action against Beto O’Rourke’s political group

The order bars Paxton from prosecuting O’Rourke’s nonprofit or otherwise bringing legal action aimed at revoking Powered by People’s charter.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Republicans’ redistricting map: How the GOP could increase its stronghold.

The proposed congressional districts are fueling a redistricting battle at the Texas Capitol and could have national consequences. A bipartisan war is already brewing across the U.S.

The Texas Tribune

Is a Strong Latino Candidate Texas Democrats’ Only Hope?

The party is long-overdue for such a leader at the top of the ballot.

Texas Observer

First Thing: Trump pressures Zelenskyy before European leaders arrive in Washington

US president claims Zelenskyy could end the war ‘almost immediately’, as he ruled out Ukraine becoming Nato member or regaining Crimea. Plus, Minnesota angler helps solve 60-year-old cold case

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Trump news at a glance: DC crackdown expands with national guard to be deployed by three more states

The states of West Virginia, South Carolina and Ohio will deploy hundreds of national guard troops to DC in the coming days – key US politics stories from Sunday 17 August at a glance

The Guardian - US

Judge restrains Beto O’Rourke’s group from sending funds to Democrats outside Texas

Ex-congressman’s Powered by People fundraised for lawmakers who left state to prevent redistricting vote

The Texas Tribune

Beto O’Rourke PAC donated more than $1 million to Democrats during redistricting battle

A judge temporarily barred Powered by People from fundraising for Democrats or financially supporting the quorum break.

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Texas GOP is trying to have Beto O’Rourke thrown in jail because weak they can’t get Democrats to return

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Texas attorney general seeks jail for O’Rourke as senate passes Republican-drawn map

Ken Paxton asks judge to fine and jail ex-congressman for defying order to halt political fundraising

Latin Times

Texas AG Moves to Jail Beto O'Rourke Over Redistricting Feud: 'It's Time to Lock Him Up'

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton requested a Tarrant County judge on Tuesday to jail former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke

The Texas Tribune

Ken Paxton asks judge to jail Beto O’Rourke for fundraising Texas Dems' walkout

Paxton sued O’Rourke and his political group, Powered by People, last week, arguing that the group was deceptively fundraising for and illegally supporting Texas Democrats’ walkout.

The Guardian - US

Texas redistricting fight with Democrats ‘could last years’, threatens Greg Abbott

Governor warns lawmakers who left to foil redistricting plan that he could call special session to extend battle

The Texas Tribune

Judge blocks Beto O’Rourke from financially supporting Texas Democrats who left the state

The order came at the request of Attorney General Ken Paxton, who O’Rourke accused in a separate lawsuit of going on a “fishing expedition, constitutional rights be damned.”

The Texas Tribune

Rep. James Talarico mulls U.S. Senate bid as his profile rises amid Texas Democrats’ redistricting standoff

The Democratic state lawmaker has inquired about Senate television ad rates, two sources told the Tribune.

Latin Times

Texas Gov. Abbott Says FBI Will Search For Dems Who Left The State To Block GOP Redistricting Push: 'Whatever State They May Be In'

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the FBI will help his administration bring back Democrats who left the state to block the GOP's redistricting push

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